Welcome to Pahrump Valley Main Street, your central hub for discovering everything our vibrant downtown has to offer. Our website is dedicated to showcasing the businesses, restaurants, and attractions that make Main Street the heart of Pahrump. Whether you're a local resident or a visitor, you'll find all the information you need to explore and enjoy this growing community.
About the Pahrump Valley Main Street Project
Nevada Main Street Program: Launched in 2017 by the Nevada Governor’s Office of Economic Development (GOED), with Pahrump being one of the latest additions.
Purpose: The program aims to help rural areas in Nevada improve their downtown areas through funding, training, and strategic planning.
Key People Involved
Donna Corey: Assistant Executive Director of Southwest Central Regional Economic Development Authority (SWCREDA); instrumental in creating the local Main Street organization.
Karen McHale: Director of Pahrump Valley Main Street, with a background in real estate, accounting, and construction project management.
Other Board Members:
Roy Mankins: SWCREDA President
Chris Salute: Great Basin College Pahrump Director
Dr. Tom Waters: Community activist
Arlette Ledbetter: Town of Pahrump Tourism Director
Jaynee Reeves: Administrative Secretary for the county and town (liaison role)
Proposed Location
Designated Downtown Area: Stretch of Highway 160 from Calvada Blvd. to just past Basin Avenue.
Future Expansion:
Calvada Blvd.: From Highway 160 to Pahrump Valley Blvd. (potential arts district)
Highway 372: Includes businesses along this stretch.
Objectives and Initial Focus
Initial Projects: Focus on small beautification initiatives to improve the look and feel of the newly designated downtown area.
Project Planning: The board is currently in the process of selecting small projects, determining requirements, estimating costs, identifying involved parties (county, NDOT, private entities), and securing funding.
Funding Opportunities
Nevada Main Street Program: Offers funding, with $663,000 awarded in 2024 across various Main Street organizations in Nevada. McHale plans to apply for funds in the 2025 grant cycle.
Additional Grants: McHale intends to seek other grant opportunities beyond the Nevada Main Street program.
Website and Community Engagement
Board Meetings:
Formal monthly meetings will be held, with plans to collaborate with local partners.
Sub-Committees:
To be formed for more complex projects, allowing local stakeholders to get involved directly.
Contact Information
Donna Corey:
For more information, contact Corey at Corey.SWCREDA@gmail.com.
GOED Information:
More details about the state program can be found at GOED.NV.gov