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Investing in the Details That Make Downtown Shine

Investing in the Details That Make Downtown Shine

In 2025, the Downtown Excelsior Partnership invested $70,000 into downtown beautification.
And you can see that investment all around you.
Seasonal flowers and planters
Wayfinding signage
Public art and murals
Targeted improvements like the bench area at the Hall of Waters

These aren’t just aesthetic upgrades…They shape the experience.

They make downtown more welcoming. More walkable. More memorable...for visitors and for the people who call this community home.

Because beautification is about more than looking nice. It’s about creating a place people are proud of.
A place people want to spend time in. A place that feels alive.

And when a downtown feels that way?
People stay longer. | They explore more. | They come back again.

To everyone who supports this work, through donations, sponsorships, and participation...thank you!
You’re helping us create a downtown that reflects the pride we all have in this community.

Small Business Purchases. Big Impact. In 2025, vi

Small Business Purchases. Big Impact.

In 2025, visitors spent an average of $91 on taxable goods in Downtown Excelsior Springs.
Broken down even further, that’s about $25 per visit.

It might not feel like much in the moment…
A coffee. A gift. Lunch. A quick stop into a shop.

But when you multiply that across thousands of visits? It adds up to real impact for our small businesses and our local economy.

Because every purchase matters. Every transaction supports a business owner. Every dollar helps sustain jobs. Every visit contributes to the momentum we’re building downtown.

And to everyone who chooses to spend their dollars locally, thank you!

You’re not just making a purchase…You’re helping entrepreneurs pursue their dreams, supporting families, and investing in a stronger, more vibrant community.

Investing in Downtown’s Future Downtown Excelsior

Investing in Downtown’s Future

Downtown Excelsior Springs continues to see strong confidence from property owners and investors.

In 2025, there was $2.9 MILLION in private investment into downtown buildings and properties.

That kind of reinvestment matters. It means... Buildings are being improved, ️ Spaces are being activated, ️ Property owners are choosing to invest in downtown’s future

And most importantly…It signals belief.

Belief that downtown is growing. Belief that it’s worth investing in. Belief in what this district can become.

This level of private investment doesn’t happen in isolation.
It’s supported by the momentum we’re building together, through events, business growth, public improvements, and continued activation.

Because when a downtown is active, visible, and thriving…Investment follows.

The Downtown Excelsior Partnership, Inc. is in Tul

The Downtown Excelsior Partnership, Inc. is in Tulsa, Oklahoma this week for the National Main Street Now Conference with Lyndsey Baxter, Wendy Baldwin, and Keith Hudson! We’re excited to learn and grow and bring back new ideas to our amazing downtown!

At the end of 2025, Downtown Excelsior Springs was

At the end of 2025, Downtown Excelsior Springs was home to 104 businesses.

Retail makes up about 20%, alongside restaurants, services, health & wellness, and overnight stays.

It’s that diversity that creates a well-rounded experience... for residents, visitors and everyone in between.

And we’re continuing to move in the right direction:
Net gain of 5 businesses in 2025
Vacancy dropped from 15.5% to 13%
Slight increase in price per square foot

These are strong indicators of a district that’s growing and in demand.

But with that growth comes challenges. One of the biggest we’re seeing right now? Pricing expectations.

In some cases, listing prices are higher than what the current market can support, creating barriers for new businesses looking to invest downtown.

That’s why this work matters. It’s about finding the balance, supporting property owners while also creating realistic opportunities for entrepreneurs to step in, take a chance, and succeed.

Because at the end of the day… A thriving downtown depends on a strong, diverse, and accessible business community.

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