Executive Board & Committees

Canton Main Street is a volunteer-driven organization under the umbrella of the Spoon River Partnership for Economic Development made up of business owners, everyday citizens, active retirees, students and community leaders.

Main Street Board Members

President, Member at Large, Retiree
Dana Smith
(309) 363-8176
gr8twords3999@gmail.com

Promotion Committee Chair
City of Canton – Mayor’s Assistant
Carol Kohler
(309) 647-0065
ckohler@cantoncityhall.org

MidAmerica National Bank
Ryan Spangler

MidAmerica National Bank
Jodi Wilcoxen

Di’s Boutique
Sarah Knowles

Thrivent
Christopher Piper

CMS/SRPED Staff

Director of Marketing & Tourism
Spoon River Partnership for Economic Development
Jennie Grove
(309) 647-2677 Ext. 3
Marketing@cantonillinois.org

Committee information

Through specialized committees, some of the goals of Canton Main Street are met by the internal and external tasks of several committees.

Organization Committee – works towards sustaining membership and communication with downtown businesses, organizations, residents and visitors.
Promotion Committee – works on marketing the downtown businesses and organizations through exposure with special events.
Design Committee – works towards the physical shape of the downtown, by creating an inviting atmosphere through signage, lighting, landscaping and encouraging new construction and developing sensitive design management programs.