DEP - The Organization
What is DEP?
The Downtown Excelsior Partnership, a 501(c)3 non-profit corporation, was created in 2006 with the mission of creating a vibrant downtown Excelsior Springs. 

Who is DEP?
DEP is a membership based organization consisting of downtown businesses, residents, organizations and supporting businesses within Excelsior Springs.  Do you want to become a member?

DEP is governed by a seven person board of directors.  The current directors are Scott Middleton, President; Brenda Hambrick, Denise Talbert, Vice-President; Don Bonjour, Secretary; David Rhodus, Treasurer; Brian Rice, Brent McElwee and Cheryl Boos.  DEP has one full-time Executive Director, Keith Winge along with three part-time employees who staff the Hall of Waters Visitor Center.

What does DEP do?
DEP follows the National Main Street four committee approach to downtown revitalization:  Organization, Promotion, Economic Restructuring and Design.  Through these committees, DEP promotes the businesses and events downtown, helps eliminate blight and rehabilitate buildings, recruits and promotes businesses downtown and ensures the historic character of our roots.

Want to volunteer to help? 
Please fill out the Volunteer Sign-Up Sheet and we will contact you with opportunities.
Available building and space downtown

For Sale
115 E Broadway -
two buildings for sale with retail space on the first floor (ready to go) and one apartment upstairs just refinished.  Another second floor space available for a second apartment.  Contact Jim or Ginger Nelson at 630-3197.

213 Spring Street
- 1,000 sq. ft. first floor, apartment 2nd floor and basement. $60,000. Contact Kurt Johnson at 630-5878.

216 Spring Street - The "Stone House" was constructed in 1890. Appraised at $95,000, will sell for $75,000. Price includes architectural design for restaurant, application for historical credits. 4,817 sq. ft. excluding basement. Contact Carolyn Schutte at 630-1777.

237 E. Broadway - 500 sq. ft. first floor, 200 sq. ft. basement. Known as the Cab Station. For lease or sale. $45,000 for building and two lots. Contact David Dumbler, 524-3825.

For Rent
212 S. Marietta - 900 sq ft with additional storage in basement.  Contact Susan at 721-4177.

400 St. Louis Avenue - 5,000 sq. ft. of professional/ medical space available in Historic McCleary Thornton-Minor Hospital. Owner will renovate depending upon leaser requirements. Contact Tim Tipton at 630-3700.

213 E. Broadway - Two buildings for lease. Each 1,800 sq. ft. $700 each side. Contact Margaret Freeberg at 571-259-7140.

237 E. Broadway - 500 sq. ft. first floor, 200 sq. ft. basement. Known as the Cab Station. For lease or sale. $45,000 for building and two lots. Contact David Dumbler, 524-3825.

Royal Hotel, 201 South St. - Premier location, looking to fill lease agreements for restaurant/catering company in ball room, small bar, night club, and two store fronts. Contact Alexander Dowell, 816-718-9699.

246 E. Broadway - approx. 850 sq ft.  Full renovation of space and all utilities in 2008 with handicap accessible restroom, acsess to basement storage (675 sq ft) and private parking.  Optional 2nd floor apartment.  Contact Richard Preator at 816-419-4726.
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Facade Grant Program available for downtown businesses and residents.
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