Kathy Hendrick named to Oklahoma Main Street Advisory Board
Press Release Date: 01-20-2010
Kathy Hendrick named to Oklahoma Main Street Advisory Board.
DURANT, Okla. – Kathy Hendrick, director of the Southeastern Center for Regional Economic Development, has been named to the Oklahoma Main Street Center Advisory Board.
According to Linda Barnett, director of the Oklahoma Main Street Center, the advisory board will offer leadership, advice and guidance on program administration and also help increase the program’s visibility, partnerships, and resources.
The board is composed of citizens from Main Street communities who have experience with Main Street programs.
The Oklahoma Main Street Center is governed by the Oklahoma Department of Commerce.
Hendrick is currently a member of the Durant Main Street Board and a former president of the organization.
"Durant Main Street is fortunate to have Kathy Hendrick's representation on the committee,’’ said Donna Dow, Main Street program manager. “She knows the issues we face locally and can take our viewpoint to the state so they will be better prepared to address things that affect our Downtown and those across Oklahoma."
Hendrick also serves as President of Oklahoma Southeast, which is a regional marketing group representing more than 20 communities and counties.
Starting its 10th year, Oklahoma Southeast brings in industry site consultants to view and experience the many attributes of doing business in southeast Oklahoma, so they in turn have first-hand knowledge of the area and state incentives to share with their clients.
By hosting regional events, such as the golf and striper tournaments and the Lt. Governor's Turkey Hunt, site consultants can experience firsthand what southeast Oklahoma has to offer.
Oklahoma Southeast is composed of economic developers, workforce representatives, city and county leaders, utility companies, native American tribes, and higher education working together, regardless of boundaries, to market this region to site consultants from throughout the country.
In December, Hendrick was asked to serve on the Fun Country Resource, Conservation and Development Council. This is a unique program that helps people protect and develop their economic, natural, and social resources in ways that improve their area's economy, environment, and quality of life.