About Us
Ridgefield Main Street is a 501 (c)(3), non-profit, volunteer, community organization.
We have four active committees working on Main Street Projects and programs all designed to improve and capitalize on the assets of Downtown Ridgefield! All committees are poised to do some amazing work and we need your help!
Design – Downtown Beautification
- Flower and Holiday Baskets, Painted Park Benches, Metal Art Bike Racks
- Game Park – you or your organization could volunteer for periodic weeding and maintenance
- Tree Wells – there are a few remaining to adopt! It’s yours to design, plant and maintain
- Facade Enhancement Grant Program – All those paint projects, awnings, signage.
Economic Vitality – The Business of Downtown
- Current market conditions, sales, vacancies, business recruiting
- Main Street Moola – the ultimate gift card for Downtown
- Strengthening existing businesses.
Promotions – Downtown Events
- First Saturdays
- Main Street Day
- Downtown Wine Walks
- Small Business Saturday
- Social Media
- Community Communications
Outreach – Fundraising and Sponsorship
- Main Street Tax Credit Program
- Sponsorship
- Community Partnerships
- Volunteer Recruitment
Committees generally meet monthly. Activities my overlap as all work combines to help us achieve our goals and mission. Fine what interests you and attend a meeting! Please contact us for more information or if you have questions.
The Four Points of the Main Street Approach
The National Main Street Center and Washington Main Street Program offer a comprehensive commercial district revitalization strategy that has been widely successful in towns and cities nationwide. These points work together to build a sustainable and complete community revitalization effort.
DESIGN
DESIGN
OUTREACH
OUTREACH
PROMOTIONS
PROMOTIONS
ECONOMIC VITALITY
ECONOMIC VITALITY
In Loving Memory of Stan Okinaka
Stan Okinaka was known and a friend to so many in our community.
He served on the City of Ridgefield Planning Commission as well as the Main Street Board of Directors. He had been our Outreach Committee Chair as well as our Secretary. We remember him at the helium tank blowing up balloons and making root beer floats for Main Street Day. Mostly he enjoyed interacting and making connections with us all. He is loved and will be missed.
Mission Statement
Our mission is to create a sustainable, vibrant Downtown that is the heart and soul of our city by showcasing our unique destination and history, and by nurturing our sense of community.
Strategic Plan
We are proud to have engaged in a strategic planning process and share it with you. This process has enabled us to assess assets, evaluate projects and programs, and plan for the future with a broad lens and new perspective.
The Washington Main Street Program
Since 1984, the Washington State Main Street Program has been helping communities revitalize the economy, appearance, and image of their Downtown commercial districts. Using local resources and initiative, the state program helps communities develop their own strategies to stimulate long term economic growth and pride in the heart of the community – Downtown.
2025 Board of Directors
Mike Lowrey | Secretary
Steve Coxen | Treasurer
Mike Bomar | Past Chair
Renee Serface
Mayor Matt Cole
Ethan Perry
Dr. Jenny Rodriquez
Brigid Taylor
Scott Gix
Suzy Rylander
Marykay Lamoureaux | Executive Director
Rojean Parrish | Project Coordinator
Chase Baldridge | Marketing Coordinator
