The Sumner Main Street Association (SMSA) is a non-profit organization with the mission of revitalizing Sumner’s historic downtown district. SMSA is a Washington Main Street Affiliate Member and uses the National Main Street Program’s Four-Point Approach to guide its historic downtown revitalization. The Main Street Four-Point Approach is a comprehensive community-based approach to community revitalization using each of the following four points: Design, Economic Vitality, Promotion, and Outreach. These four points guide our organizational structure and annual work plans.
Design Committee:
The Design Committee works to improve the streetscape and environmental experience for its businesses and visitors.
Economic Vitality:
The Economic Vitality Committee provides resources and support in business recruitment and retention in the downtown district.
Promotion:
The Promotion Committee tells the story of downtown Sumner through promotional efforts. It communicates with the community on the benefits of revitalization and produces events that bring visitors to our historic downtown
Outreach / Organization:
The Outreach Committee ensures the success of the SMSA through volunteer recruitment and recognition, expansion of sponsorships and partnerships, fundraising and ensuring the financial responsibility of the organization.
Ashley Krebs, President
The Old Cannery Furniture Warehouse
Anne Van Lierop, Vice President
Van Lierop Garden Market
Raimey Iselin, Treasurer
A Picket Fence
Travis Pfeifer, Secretary
Keurig Dr Pepper
Jenna Lehman, Economic Vitality Chair
Gordon Family YMCA
JENN COUTURE BRITT, PROMOTIONS COMMITTEE CHAIR
MODE Boutique
Kathy Long, Outreach Committee Chair
District Resident / Barrett Financial Group, LLC
SABRINA MCNALL
Sabrina's Street Melts
Becka Spooner
JoJo + CoCo Boutique
Lori Waltier
Executive Director
DANIELLE KAVANAUGH
Events & Social Media Manager
City of Sumner
Knutson Farms
The Old Cannery
Potelco Inc
JMJ TEAM
Murrey's Disposal
Amazon
VETERANS SECURITY OPERATIONS
A GOOD BOOK
ARTISTIC SOLUTIONS
Puget Sound Energy
Spartan Agency
TRIMLIGHT NW
SOUND TRANSIT
Heritage Bank
SCJ ALLIANCE
SIMPLE TIDINGS & KITCHEN
Columbia Bank
VANLIEROP GARDEN MARKET
ÁME AESTHETIC INSTITUTE
VALLEY SOCIAL WINE BAR
MOLEN ORTHODONTICS
HARDY WEALTH MANAGEMENT | EDWARD JONES
SMITH BROTHERS FARMS
Yasmin Caldwell
EMPOWER ACCOUNTING SOLUTIONS
GORDON FAMILY YMCA
Jazzy's Cookie Company
Faith Covenant Church
Calvary Community Church
SUMNER COMMUNITY FOOD BANK
Rotary Club of Sumner
AmaZing Landscape
Sumner High School Leadership Program
Sumner Historical Society
Lions Club
We would love to welcome your new or expanding business in the Historic District. Whether you’re looking for an open space, need permitting information or would like a downtown tour, we have the resources to help. Locating in downtown Sumner gives you access to quarterly member forums, entrepreneur resources and marketing opportunities to make your business shine.
Getting Started
City of Sumner
Contact: Ryan Windish
Community Development Director
253.299.5524
Economic Vitality – SMSA
Contact:
253-891-4260
Projects
Sumner Main Street Association focuses on the four points of the Main Street Approach. These include Design, Economic Vitality, Outreach and Promotion. Below is a just a sample of the current and recent projects our committees are championing.
Want to get involved with support for a project or join a committee? Contact us!
LIGHT UP MAIN
The Design Committee is working to install clear LED lights along the top of 38 downtown buildings. The lights will be on from dusk to dawn throughout the year and provide a welcoming ambiance for visitors. Funding is provided by City of Sumner LTAC funds.
OPEN IN SUMNER
The SMSA is working with the City’s Open in Sumner Coalition to provide resources for businesses. The City, SMSA and others collaborated to create an Open In Sumner campaign, see the video here:
We want to thank the City of Sumner for constructing parklets for downtown restaurant use. The parklets were recently featured on Q13 News.
STARTING A BUSINESS
The SMSA is updating its resources for starting or relocating a business to the downtown district. This includes recently requested information for converting retail spaces to restaurants/food service. We work with the City to provide a clear path from permitting to opening your business downtown.