Press Releases
History in the Park
Lee’s Summit, MO: In celebration of Historic Preservation Month, the Historical Society of Lee’s Summit & Museum and Downtown Lee’s Summit Main Street have partnered to present “History in the Park” on Saturday, May 5…
Read MoreBeautique Crowned Best Holiday Wreath
Downtown Lee’s Summit Main Street challenged local businesses to a holiday wreath decorating competition, and the results are a-door-able. The gauntlet was thrown on November 27th when over 30 downtown…
Read MoreMayor’s Tree Lighting, Santa’s Arrival is Friday, Nov. 17 in Downtown Lee’s Summit
Santa will make his debut in Downtown Lee’s Summit on Friday, Nov. 17 for the annual Mayor’s Tree Lighting. This event is presented by Security Bank of Kansas City. Other…
Read MoreDowntown Lee’s Summit Main Street Board of Directors Elect New Officers
The Downtown Lee’s Summit Main Street Board of Directors elected new officers on August 1, 2017. Dave Eames, owner of Fossil Forge Designs, was elected to the position of president.…
Read MoreDowntown Lee’s Summit Main Street Honors Volunteers and Businesses at Annual Awards Event
Volunteers, community members and local business owners were honored during the Downtown Lee’s Summit Main Street Annual Meeting and Awards Dinner, June 27 at The Aspen Room at the Stanley.…
Read MoreFirst-Ever Downtown Movie Nights Starting This Summer in Lee's Summit
The National Main Street Center, Project for Public Spaces, and ioby hosted the Cultivating Place on Main Streets Crowdfunding Challenge to award matching dollars to proposed placemaking projects in 5…
Read MoreDowntown Lee’s Summit Advances to the Top 10 Main Streets in Nation
The national small business movement, Independent We Stand, announces the Top 10 semifinalists, including Downtown Lee’s Summit, in the 2017 “America’s Main Streets” contest. As the lifeblood of our cities…
Read MoreThe Downtown Days Festival Returns to Downtown Lee's Summit This Summer, First Weekend in June
Plan to kick off summer with the FREE Downtown Days Festival, presented by Lee’s Summit Medical Center, Friday through Sunday, June 2, 3 & 4. Live entertainment featuring The Elders,…
Read MoreDonnie Rodgers, Jr. honored as Main Street America Revitalization Professional
The National Main Street Center is pleased to announce that Donnie Rodgers, Jr. of Downtown Lee’s Summit Main Street, Inc. in Lee’s Summit, Missouri is among the first cohort of…
Read MoreDowntown Lee's Summit Selected Among Top 25 Main Streets in National Contest
Support Downtown Lee’s Summit by Voting Today The national small business movement, Independent We Stand, announces the quarterfinalists, including Downtown Lee’s Summit, in the 2017 “America’s Main Streets” contest. As…
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