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Mission Statement:
The vibrancy of the business climate within the city of Fort Thomas is a critical component of a healthy community. Utilizing the Main Street four-point approach, the Board focuses on positively impacting the designated Renaissance district through economic and physical revitalization. All actions taken by the Board are done with a commitment to improve how we live, work and raise families within the city.
Each year Fort Thomas Renaissance develops goals dedicated to the development of a healthy business climate where our proud heritage helps us shape a promising future – enriching the quality of life in Fort Thomas.
Contacts:
Chanda Calentine
Renaissance Manager/Events Coordinator
859-572-1225
ccalentine@ftthomas.org
Sam Shelton
Administrative Assistant
859-572-1209
sshelton@ftthomas.org
FORT THOMAS BUSINESS LISTING The City of Fort Thomas has a diverse number within its business community. This list is comprehensive but not complete. If your business is missing, please email Chanda Calentine, Economic Development Director at ccalentine@ftthomas.org to be included. Make sure your website is included.
Renaissance News
2022 Spring/Summer Newsletter
2022 Spring/Summer Newsletter
2022 Small Business Rent Subsidy Program
Please Click Here for Application
2022 Interior Upfit Grant
Please click here for application
Independence Day Parade Intent to Participate
The 2022 Independence Day Parade will be held on Saturday, July 2nd at 10:30 a.m. Please see link to intent to participate below. Deadline: June 24, 2022. Click here for Entry Form
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Duke Energy Tree Trimming
Duke Energy will once again be performing tree trimming in 2022 to protect the electric lines that service the homes in Fort Thomas from damage. We are all aware that upon their initial presence in the City, the trees do not look the most desirable. However, it does not take long for new sprouts to…
This year's Independence Day Parade theme is "Together for a Shared Future" and we're looking for floats that showcase partnerships with others that will bring Fort Thomas into the future.
If you have any questions, call Linda Slone at 859-750-9532 or...
The Village Players of Fort Thomas present The Art of David Klocke: Choose Art. For life. this weekend!
In the newly renovated Judith M. Sarakatsannis Gallery, long-time Fort Thomas resident Dave Klocke will present a one-person exhibit of his current work,...
We are excited to welcome Hello Honey to the Fort Thomas business family this summer!
From all of us at the city of Fort Thomas, we wish all of our mom's a Happy Mother's Day!
Renaissance Events
2022 Senior Games
May 3 @ 8:00 am – May 21 @ 5:00 pmFort Thomas Farmers’ Market 2022 Spring Season
May 18 @ 3:00 pm – 6:00 pmPlanning Commission Meeting
May 18 @ 6:30 pm – 7:30 pmSam Scott Celebration of Life Bike Ride
May 22 @ 12:00 amBoard of Adjustment Meeting
May 24 @ 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm
History
During the late 1990’s the city’s elected body, staff and community volunteers engaged in a considerable effort to assess the city’s strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats as it planned for the new millennium and continued success for the community. This effort included a long range strategic visioning process, update of the city’s official 20-year Comprehensive Plan, and consensus building from the elected body to establish priorities and areas of focus. These initiatives were completed with involvement and input from elected officials, city staff, volunteer committees, focus group meetings and professional consultants. One common theme that arose throughout this planning process was the need to reinvest in and revitalize the city’s urban core, specifically its historic business districts which were beginning to show signs of economic and physical decline.
In 2000, the city formed a citizen volunteer committee named Fort Thomas Forward to lead the development of an urban design and streetscape master plan for the center of town. During this same period, the city received state designation as a silver-level Renaissance Kentucky/Main Street community for its CBD revitalization efforts and received $95,000 in Direct Appropriation funds to underwrite some of the initial streetscape revitalization costs, specifically a CBD utility relocation project, market study, and new CBD streetscape design and engineering. Subsequently, a part-time manager position and Fort Thomas Renaissance Board were created pursuant to the requirements of the state Renaissance Kentucky/Main Street program.
