Main Street discusses shopping campaign

The Wyoming Main Street “Shop Smart, Shop Safe” campaign kicked off last week and Main Street Thermopolis has been distributing window clings and decals at local businesses that promote safe practices as shopping gets busier this summer.

Wyoming Main Street provided the window clings and has provided funding for several other safety promotions in the community, including a billboard on US 20, just north of town.

There are also t-shirts being distributed to the shops and restaurants in the historic district downtown which sport the Shop Smart, Shop Safe buffalo logo.

An additional piece to the campaign is Wyo Wednesdays, which kicked off yesterday.

Main Street Thermopolis is promoting the first Wednesday of the summer months as shopping day and the theme for the first one is “Made in Thermopolis/Made in Wyoming.” The organization purchased local items and gift cards for a gift basket from shops and businesses in downtown and held a drawing for the prize late Wednesday.

One of the bigger projects Main Street Thermopolis has taken on has been the flower beds adjacent to the flagpole downtown. They are in full bloom, adding to the look of downtown as well as providing some parade viewing seating.

You’ve probably noticed the signage designating our downtown as a Historic Downtown District. The signs have received high praise as has the decorative lighting that continues to add to the vibrancy of the downtown area.

The group recently held their election of Board of Directors and officers with Suzanne Samelson, Johnny Dorman, Meri Ann Rush, Tracy Linko, Howie Samelson, John Dorman, Sr., Dakota Jeffs and Deb Tudor named to the board.

Officers elected include Suzanne Samelson, President; Johnny Dorman, Vice President; Meri Ann Rush, Treasurer and Tracy Linko, Secretary.

Everyone is invited to attend the next meeting of Main Street Thermopolis on Thursday, July 23.