Main Street America is offering 4 free workshops for small businesses in Main Street Communities. All trainings will be held virtually at 3 p.m. If you would be interested in attending any of the trainings or would like more information, please email jlehman@newtonkansas.com.

The virtual trainings will include:

• Aug. 22 - Building Your Digital Footprint
• Sept. 19 - Managing Your Online Presence & Developing a Marketing Plan
• Oct. 17 - Cultivating the Entrepreneurial Mindset
• Nov. 21 - How to Master Soft Skills for Small Business Success

There are also on demand courses that you are able to watch at any time on Google Tools. These are free resources available as part of our Main Street Community Designation. To learn more please visit Main Street America.

Newton has a Rehabilitation Rebate Program. This rebate program is to further revitalization efforts in Newton's older neighborhoods. The City will rebate 50% of the cost of materials up to $1,000 for painting or guttering work on homes within the Neighborhood Revitalization Program boundaries. Work must be completed and receipts submitted with your application. Applications will be accepted until the funds are exhausted.

Learn more about this program by visiting the City of Newton.

The Community Development Commission has decided to participate in Love, Kansas. Their kickoff event will be at Blues, Brews and BBQ on September 28. Come our to enjoy the event and also learn about the amazing things happening in Newton and Kansas! There will even be an opportunity to write a note to someone you would like to invite to come live in our community.

Love, Kansas is an initiative operated by the Kansas Department of Commerce, the state’s economic development organization. As a professional talent attraction initiative, Love, Kansas provides insights into the state’s abundant careers and expanding industries. Engaged in partnerships with corporations, academia and career placement agencies, the Love, Kansas campaign makes it easier to say ‘yes’ to Kansas’ proposal of a more fulfilling lifestyle.

Learn more about the program and why you should #ChooseNewton at Love Kansas.

The Choose Newton staff are going to be coming around to downtown businesses in the coming weeks to check in, say hello, and also update your business information. As a Main Street Community we track businesses, investments, employment, volunteer hours, and other data about or downtown to help show the amazing work and economic investment that our Main Street has. 

Jen Lehman, Main Street Coordinator, and Zach McHatton, Community Development Director, will be stopping in at businesses, restaurants, and organizations in our downtown district. This is a great time to ask questions or share information you would like for the city to be aware of. They will be there to help you and better understand our Main Street/Downtown District. They are looking forward to meeting with everyone and getting to know you better.

Newton's Convention and Visitor's Bureau (CVB) is working to update all of our community listings on Travel Kansas. This is a great way for you to advertise your business to a broad spectrum of potential customers and tourists. In June alone the Newton listings had over 1.3K views! You are also able to offer discounts and advertise events on the website as well. This is the official tourism page for Kansas and used by locals and those just passing through. 

If you have a business or restaurant here in Newton and would like to be listed on the site or just want to update your listing please email jlehman@newtonkansas.com. Businesses must fall into one of the below categories to be listed on the Travel KS website:

• Arts & Entertainment
• Attractions
• Dining
• Family Fun
• Agritourism
• History & Heritage
• Lodging
• Parks & Nature
• Shopping
• Sports & Recreation

Discover the vibrant community of Newton, Kansas, on our Choose Newton YouTube page! From exciting local events to insightful development projects, our channel offers a front-row seat to all the action in our city. Whether you're a resident, a business owner, or just curious about what makes Newton a great place to live and work, our videos will keep you informed and inspired. Subscribe today and stay connected with everything happening in Newton!