Board Of Directors
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
Executive Director
Dana Smith
(309) 647-2677 Ext.5 mainstreet@cantonillinois.org
Jodi Wilcoxen
Board President
MidAmerica National Bank
Ryan Spangler
Treasurer
MidAmerica National Bank
Carol Kohler
Promotions Chair
City of Canton
Sara Knowles
Di’s Boutique
Alesia Shaw
Graham Hospital
Amanda Ketcham
Spoon River College
Greg Utsinger
Walnut Tree Baking Co.
Harriett Ellis
Town & Country Insurance
Gorsuch Real Estate
Quinton Pirtle
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Beth Wilson
Spoon River College
Sarah Taylor
Crow Hollow/Blessings
Michelle Spiva
Ex-Officio
Spoon River Partnership for Economic Development
Jennie Grove
Ex-Officio
Spoon River Partnership for Economic Development
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.