Downtown Advisory Board
Board Responsibilities
The Downtown Advisory Board (DAB) acts as a deliberative and review body representing the interests of downtown property owners, residents and merchants (the downtown community). This board is composed of seven (7) members, with one (1) member representing the hospitality industry; one (1) member representing the retail industry; one (1) member being a property owner; one (1) member living in the Downtown Overlay District (DO); and three (3) members serving at large with a vested interest in the DO District. Members serve two-year terms.
Meeting Time & Location
Third Monday of each month
11:30 am – 1:00 pm
Meetings are held at rotating downtown business locations.
Upcoming Meetings:
- Monday, February 17, 2025 – City Hall Conference Room, 201 W. 4th St.
- Monday, March 17, 2025 – Brick + Mortar, 401 N. Broadway St., Suite B
- Monday, April 21, 2025 – The Pitt, 516 N Broadway St.
- Monday, May 19, 2025 – Corner Patio, 919 N. Broadway St.
- Monday, June 16, 2025 – Harlen’s Venue, 206 N. Locust St.
- Monday, July 21, 2025 – White Elephant Emporium, 804 N. Broadway St.
- Monday, August 18, 2025 – Kansas Teachers Community Credit Union, 416 N. Broadway St.
Downtown Pittsburg Strategic Plan
On Tuesday, October 22, Olsson presented the final draft of their Downtown Strategic Plan to the City Commission during a special study session. The City Commission voted unanimously to accept the strategic plan during their regularly scheduled meeting. City staff and stakeholders will work together in the coming months and years to utilize the plan to guide future project planning in the downtown district.
Download Strategic Plan Document
Small Business Saturday
Join us for Small Business Saturday on November 30! Make plans to shop local and support our businesses right here in Pittsburg.
Holiday Window Display Contest
Sign up your business to participate in our Holiday Window Display Contest sponsored by the Downtown Advisory Board, KOAM TV, The Morning Sun, AMI Radio & Pittsburg Area Chamber of Commerce.
Agendas & Minutes
Agendas are available prior to the meetings. Minutes are available following board approval.
Agendas
Meeting Notes
Members
- Stephanie Watts (at large), Downtown Chair
- TreAnna Mulkin (at large), Downtown Co-Chair
- Darcie Shultz (downtown resident), Secretary
- McKayla Crystal (property owner)
- Blaise Main (hospitality)
- Trista Shuster (at large)
- Skip Urich (retail)