About the HDKP
The Historic Downtown Kennewick Partnership (HDKP) is a volunteer-driven 501(c)3 nonprofit corporation whose mission is to strengthen and enrich the downtown experience. We aspire to reflect our diverse community, provide an inclusive and vibrant downtown destination, encourage economic and creative opportunities, and preserve our rich history to support a dynamic future.
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Purpose of Our Downtown Organization
The Downtown Kennewick area has experienced a transition over the past decade into a healthy business district. This revitalization has been guided, in large part, by the Historic Downtown Kennewick Partnership. The following are key elements in the revitalization efforts:
Developing partnerships with other community-minded organizations in order to maintain and expand the downtown
Creating promotional events designed to bring thousands of people downtown
Making recruiting and retention efforts that focus on inviting complementary businesses that fill the needs of our target customers
Putting your tax dollars to work through the Main Street Tax Credit Program.
HDKP is a 501c3 and our Bylaws may be viewed here: Organization Bylaws
Who We Serve
Entrepreneurs & Merchants located in and around the Main Street area who want to bring more customers into their shops.
Organizations that care about Downtown Kennewick's values and history
Families that want a community with a strong sense of identity
Residents who are looking for a sense of community and who want to grow and deepen their roots
Main Street Program
The Main Street program is about recapturing old values and creating a new sense of unity in a quickly changing society. The Main Street program maintains the asset of a community in order to pass on the community heritage to future residents. Main Street teaches the community how to take care of the future today.
As a Main Street America™ Accredited program, Historic Downtown Kennewick Partnership is a recognized leading program among the national network of more than 1,200 neighborhoods and communities who share both a commitment to creating high-quality places and to building stronger communities through preservation-based economic development. All Main Street America™ Accredited programs meet a set of National Accreditation Standards of Performance as outlined by the National Main Street Center.
You can learn more on our Volunteer page and on their website.
HDKP Leadership
Executive Director
Stephanie Button
2024 Board Members
Jasmine Howell, President
Jessica Dilger, Vice President
Misty Gibson, Treasurer
Kameron Guajardo, Secretary
Commissioner Tom Moak
Councilperson, Jason McShane
Amy Bergan
Annelee Giese
Allyson Thiss
Erin Sagadin
Nico Flores
Committee Chairs
Design | Stephanie Button
Economic Vitality | Chris Ingersoll & Stephanie Button
Outreach | Jessica Dilger
Promotion | Toni Bull & Alora Stegall