DEP - The Organization
What is DEP?
The Downtown Excelsior Partnership, a 501(c)3 non-profit corporation, was created in 2006 with the mission of creating a vibrant downtown Excelsior Springs.
Who is DEP?
DEP is a membership based organization consisting of downtown businesses, residents, organizations and supporting businesses within Excelsior Springs. Do you want to become a member?
DEP is governed by a seven person board of directors. The current directors are Ginger Nelson, President; Gina Covey, Vice President; Brenda Hambrick, Secretary; David Rhodus, Treasurer; Ben Mook, Brian Rice and Scott Middleton. DEP has one full-time Executive Director, Keith Winge along with three part-time employees who staff the Hall of Waters Visitor Center.
What does DEP do?
DEP follows the National Main Street four committee approach to downtown revitalization: Organization, Promotion, Economic Restructuring and Design. Through these committees, DEP promotes the businesses and events downtown, helps eliminate blight and rehabilitate buildings, recruits and promotes businesses downtown and ensures the historic character of our roots.
The Downtown Excelsior Partnership, a 501(c)3 non-profit corporation, was created in 2006 with the mission of creating a vibrant downtown Excelsior Springs.
Who is DEP?
DEP is a membership based organization consisting of downtown businesses, residents, organizations and supporting businesses within Excelsior Springs. Do you want to become a member?
DEP is governed by a seven person board of directors. The current directors are Ginger Nelson, President; Gina Covey, Vice President; Brenda Hambrick, Secretary; David Rhodus, Treasurer; Ben Mook, Brian Rice and Scott Middleton. DEP has one full-time Executive Director, Keith Winge along with three part-time employees who staff the Hall of Waters Visitor Center.
What does DEP do?
DEP follows the National Main Street four committee approach to downtown revitalization: Organization, Promotion, Economic Restructuring and Design. Through these committees, DEP promotes the businesses and events downtown, helps eliminate blight and rehabilitate buildings, recruits and promotes businesses downtown and ensures the historic character of our roots.
Available building and space downtown
For Sale
405 S. Thompson Avenue - 4,200 sq. ft. with 2,100 ea. level. Loading dock and lots of extras. $99,000. Contact Art at 630-3444.
213 Spring Street - 1,000 sq. ft. first floor, apartment 2nd floor and basement. $60,000. Contact Kurt Johnson at 630-5878.
216 Spring Street - The "Stone House" was constructed in 1890. Appraised at $95,000, will sell for $75,000. Price includes architectural design for restaurant, application for historical credits. 4,817 sq. ft. excluding basement. Contact Carolyn Schutte at 630-1777.
237 E. Broadway - 500 sq. ft. first floor, 200 sq. ft. basement. Known as the Cab Station. For lease or sale. $45,000 for building and two lots. Contact David Dumbler, 524-3825.
For Rent
113 S. Marietta - Commercial property located downtown, brick frontage, new ceilings, handicapped accessible bathroom, new heating/cooling, approximately 1000 sq. ft. Utilities paid. Parking spot included. Contact Ann Case at 816-630-1170.
212 S. Marietta - 900 sq ft with additional storage in basement. Contact Susan at 721-4177.
400 St. Louis Avenue - 5,000 sq. ft. of professional/ medical space available in Historic McCleary Thornton-Minor Hospital. Owner will renovate depending upon leaser requirements. Contact Tim Tipton at 630-3700.
405 S. Thompson Avenue - For rent/sale. 4,200 sq. ft. with 2,100 ea. level. Loading dock and lots of extras. $99,000. Contact Art at 630-3444.
108 E. Broadway - Approx. 500 sq. ft. Graduated rent scale for first year. Will finish out for tenant. Contact Jim or Daphne at 630-7467 or 260-9506.
213 E. Broadway - Two buildings for lease. Each 1,800 sq. ft. $700 each side. Contact Margaret Freeberg at 571-259-7140.
237 E. Broadway - 500 sq. ft. first floor, 200 sq. ft. basement. Known as the Cab Station. For lease or sale. $45,000 for building and two lots. Contact David Dumbler, 524-3825.
255 E. Broadway - Approx. 1,750 sq. ft. Will renovate for leasors specifications. Call Kim McElwee at 630-4000.
Royal Hotel, 201 South St. - Premier location, looking to fill lease agreements for restaurant/catering company in ball room, small bar, night club, and two store fronts. Contact Alexander Dowell, 816-718-9699.
246 E. Broadway - approx. 850 sq ft. Full renovation of space and all utilities in 2008 with handicap accessible restroom, acsess to basement storage (675 sq ft) and private parking. Optional 2nd floor apartment. Contact Richard Preator at 816-419-4726.
For Sale
405 S. Thompson Avenue - 4,200 sq. ft. with 2,100 ea. level. Loading dock and lots of extras. $99,000. Contact Art at 630-3444.
213 Spring Street - 1,000 sq. ft. first floor, apartment 2nd floor and basement. $60,000. Contact Kurt Johnson at 630-5878.
216 Spring Street - The "Stone House" was constructed in 1890. Appraised at $95,000, will sell for $75,000. Price includes architectural design for restaurant, application for historical credits. 4,817 sq. ft. excluding basement. Contact Carolyn Schutte at 630-1777.
237 E. Broadway - 500 sq. ft. first floor, 200 sq. ft. basement. Known as the Cab Station. For lease or sale. $45,000 for building and two lots. Contact David Dumbler, 524-3825.
For Rent
113 S. Marietta - Commercial property located downtown, brick frontage, new ceilings, handicapped accessible bathroom, new heating/cooling, approximately 1000 sq. ft. Utilities paid. Parking spot included. Contact Ann Case at 816-630-1170.
212 S. Marietta - 900 sq ft with additional storage in basement. Contact Susan at 721-4177.
400 St. Louis Avenue - 5,000 sq. ft. of professional/ medical space available in Historic McCleary Thornton-Minor Hospital. Owner will renovate depending upon leaser requirements. Contact Tim Tipton at 630-3700.
405 S. Thompson Avenue - For rent/sale. 4,200 sq. ft. with 2,100 ea. level. Loading dock and lots of extras. $99,000. Contact Art at 630-3444.
108 E. Broadway - Approx. 500 sq. ft. Graduated rent scale for first year. Will finish out for tenant. Contact Jim or Daphne at 630-7467 or 260-9506.
213 E. Broadway - Two buildings for lease. Each 1,800 sq. ft. $700 each side. Contact Margaret Freeberg at 571-259-7140.
237 E. Broadway - 500 sq. ft. first floor, 200 sq. ft. basement. Known as the Cab Station. For lease or sale. $45,000 for building and two lots. Contact David Dumbler, 524-3825.
255 E. Broadway - Approx. 1,750 sq. ft. Will renovate for leasors specifications. Call Kim McElwee at 630-4000.
Royal Hotel, 201 South St. - Premier location, looking to fill lease agreements for restaurant/catering company in ball room, small bar, night club, and two store fronts. Contact Alexander Dowell, 816-718-9699.
246 E. Broadway - approx. 850 sq ft. Full renovation of space and all utilities in 2008 with handicap accessible restroom, acsess to basement storage (675 sq ft) and private parking. Optional 2nd floor apartment. Contact Richard Preator at 816-419-4726.
Two featured businesses downtown:
New Age Skincare was featured in the Missouri Chamber of Commerce magazine. Click here to see it!
Ventana Gourmet Grille was featured on a KCPT program called Check Please!. Click here to see it!
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Facade Grant Program available for downtown businesses and residents.
Click here for the application and guidelines.
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Top 10 Reasons for Downtown
1. Job growth
2. Reuse available buildings
3. Downtown is the core of the community
4. Support investment - previous and future
5. Heritage tourism
6. Increase retail diversity/strength in numbers
7. Currently providing incentives
8. Assistance with city policies and procedures
9. DREAM Community and City Master Plan initiatives
10. Downtown is the place to be!!
New Age Skincare was featured in the Missouri Chamber of Commerce magazine. Click here to see it!
Ventana Gourmet Grille was featured on a KCPT program called Check Please!. Click here to see it!
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Facade Grant Program available for downtown businesses and residents.
Click here for the application and guidelines.
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Top 10 Reasons for Downtown
1. Job growth
2. Reuse available buildings
3. Downtown is the core of the community
4. Support investment - previous and future
5. Heritage tourism
6. Increase retail diversity/strength in numbers
7. Currently providing incentives
8. Assistance with city policies and procedures
9. DREAM Community and City Master Plan initiatives
10. Downtown is the place to be!!
