Wood River Business Alliance Director Kristen Burns on Downtown Growth and Small-Business Support

Wood River Business Alliance Director Kristen Burns discusses efforts to revitalize downtown Wood River, support local businesses and encourage visitors to stop rather than drive through. She describes rehabbing historic buildings, new businesses and plans for a city center with a stage, pavilion and green space; these projects are discussed as ongoing or planned efforts, not completed outcomes.

Burns also explains how the Alliance can help aspiring entrepreneurs with business planning, financial resources and information about grants. The conversation touches on collaboration among local businesses and the Alliance’s spotlight on women-owned businesses. Burns gives the Alliance’s downtown address as 61 East Ferguson and discusses how business owners can connect with her.