Wausau River District Receives National Main Street Award

We`ve seen the importance of Main Street districts in communities across the Northwoods, now one has received a national award for their efforts.

Wausau River District has been named a recipient of the 2019 `Great American Main Street` award. The selection committee included community development professionals and leaders of economic development and historic preservation.
The River District was recognized for becoming an amenity-rich arts and cultural destination. Founded in 2002, the Wausau River District hosts around 100 downtown events each year, ranging from concerts to art fairs. Those events draw over 72,000 visitors annually.

Errin Welty with the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation noted, "While the River District has always been an employment hub and shopping destination, it is increasingly attracting visitors and residents that appreciate the district`s ample dining, nightlife, and recreation amenities."

Wausau becomes the 6th Wisconsin community to receive the honor, which they share this year with Portland, Oregon and Wheeling, West Virginia.   ...more

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