Lieutenant Governor and Secretary of Commerce, David Toland, announced the Kansas Department of Commerce has awarded more than $1.5 million in Historic Economic Asset Lifeline, or HEAL funding, to support 19 projects revitalizing downtown buildings across the state. One of those awards goes to the City of Ottawa, where heavy renovation is taking place in the building at 207 South Main, the former home of Suttons Jewelry. They will receive $100,000.
The City of Garnett has A gym expanding with a second 24/7 fitness facility in the heart of downtown. Located in one of the city’s largest historic buildings, the space will undergo structural and interior renovations to include a state-of-the-art gym and a dedicated “kid zone.” This project will increase daily foot traffic, energize the downtown district, and serve as a hub for community engagement. They will also receive $100,000 toward the renovation.
These grants are aimed at revitalizing dilapidated and underutilized downtown buildings in small communities across the state to enhance their economic vibrancy.
