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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/Economic Development Director
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
Merchants and Music Sponsorship Form
Please click here for sponsorship form Bret Michaels is returning to Fort Thomas for Merchants and Music on Saturday, September 25, 2021 from 5 p.m. to Midnight! Our headliner was last here in 2015 and told us, “Don’t change a thing! This is like a backyard barbecue and I want to come back.” We took…
2021 Events Calendar
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Covid-19 Vaccine Information
COVID-19 Vaccinations in Campbell County will be given on Tuesday April 6th, 2021 at Main Street Baptist Church located at 11093 Alexandria Pike, Alexandria Kentucky. If you have read below and are eligible for a vaccine, you must schedule an appointment. Please do not show up at the site without an appointment. You can register…
2021 Grow Grant
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City Administrative Offices Temporarily Moving
Fort Thomas City Offices – Temporary Relocation The City of Fort Thomas Administration offices, including City Administrator, City Clerk, Finance office, General Services (office personnel only) and Economic Development Director will be located at the Armory Building (950 S. Fort Thomas Ave) beginning Monday January 4, 2021. The offices are situated on the first floor…
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Community Plan Implementation Update
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It is the vendors and all the shoppers who made it an incredible event. We can't wait for next year!
#FleaInTheFort
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7:30pm at Tower Park. Featuring Food Trucks and Braxton Beer!
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Come on out tomorrow and shop from our 80+ artisans, handmade crafters, food trucks, and of course Braxton. Tag a friend in the comments and have them meet you in Tower Park to shop, eat, drink, and enjoy a beautiful day in Northern Kentucky!
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Doolittle's snack and shack, Braxton, Kona Ice, and Texas Joe are here and ready to serve!
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Come shop from our talented artisans, eat from our delicious food vendors, listen to live music, and enjoy a fun afternoon at the Fort.
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Renaissance Events
Fort Thomas Farmers Market
August 4 @ 3:00 pm – 6:00 pmRe-Scheduled “Raya and the Last Dragon” Outdoor Movie
August 6 @ 8:00 pm – 10:00 pmKentucky Symphony Orchestra Concert
August 8 @ 7:30 pm – 9:30 pmFort Thomas Farmers Market
August 11 @ 3:00 pm – 6:00 pmDance in the Fort
August 15 @ 2:00 pm – 4:00 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.
