
To be the premier regional destination in Eastern Kentucky, a thriving economic and social heart where historic charm meets modern innovation, fostering a model for rural revitalization that creates lasting prosperity for businesses and the community alike.

To serve as the economic and cultural heart of Eastern Kentucky by advancing downtown Morehead as the premier regional destination for commerce, healthcare, and education through strategic revitalization and dedicated support for a thriving, inclusive business community.
Organization
Design Committee
Seek out opportunities for property improvement, streetscaping and other projects to help our downtown thrive. Encourage appropriate building renovation, restoration, and rehabilitation projects.
Economic Restructuring
Strengthen and expand the downtown economic base through the recruitment of new business and assistance to existing businesses.
Organization Committee
Oversee the structure of DMI to ensure efficacy and efficiency, as well as broad representation for downtown stakeholders. Leverage public and private partnerships to build consensus and cooperation between groups that have roles in the downtown area.
Promotions Committee
Manage the advertising and promotion of events of the downtown and communicate that Morehead is a destination for shopping, dining, development and more.
Meet the Team

Tony Pence, Executive Director

Robin Mirus, Chair Emeritus, First Federal Savings and Loan

Nicholas Hollan, Chairman, Sawstone Brewing

Doug Caskey, Secretary

Rodney Fouch, Treasurer, Morehead Inspections & ABC Officer

Damon Ballinger

Jim Tom Trent

Cam Flanders

Judge Executive Harry Clark

Paul Goodpaster

Mark Lewis

Monti Lloyd

Dan Markwell

Dr. Jay Morgan

Mark Murphy

Melisa Patrick

Jason Slone

Laura White-Brown, Mayor
Funding Partners








