Downtown Hays Development Corporation (DHDC), doing business as The Bricks in Downtown Hays, is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to strengthening the heart of our community. Since 2001, DHDC has worked to support the economic vitality, cultural energy, and overall experience of Downtown Hays through collaboration, promotion, placemaking, and community connection.

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As The Bricks, the organization brings people, businesses, and ideas together to celebrate downtown’s history, support its present, and help shape its future. Through events, partnerships, beautification efforts, and strategic initiatives, The Bricks works to advance the economic and cultural vibrancy of Downtown Hays as the heart of our community.

 

The mission of DHDC, operating as The Bricks in Downtown Hays, is to advance the economic and cultural vibrancy of Downtown Hays as the heart of our community. 

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Meetings

All meetings of DHDC take place inside the Downtown Visitor's Center at 1200 Main Street, Suite 102 unless otherwise noted. If you would like to attend a meeting, join a committee, or get more information, please email thebricks@downtownhays.com

 

Board of Directors

The DHDC Board of Directors meets on the third Wednesday of every month at 11:45 am.

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Executive Committee

The DHDC Executive Committee consists of the board President, Vice President, Past President, Treasurer, and Secretary. The committee meets as is necessary.

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Business Relations & Retention/Strategic Recruitment Committee

Meets Quarterly

This committee is responsible for aiding in the retention of Downtown Hays businesses. This committee will develop and execute programs in which we as a board can learn about current businesses and what voids we need to fill in Downtown. This committee also aids in the recruitment of new, complimentary businesses to Downtown Hays. This committee will work with Downtown merchants and potential business owners to seek new business and keep Downtown Hays growing and active. 

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Physical Improvements Committee

Meets Quarterly

This committee is responsible for pursuing Downtown capital/public improvements. Committee members work closely with the City of Hays staff and others to design and implement the necessary improvements for Downtown Hays. Such projects may include researching aesthetic improvements such as street lights, new street signs and landscaping. 

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Events Oversight Committee

Meets Quarterly, Individual event committees meet as needed for planning

This committee will be responsible for selection of DHDC events, including the introduction of new events. Each event we host will have its own (sub)committee dedicated to the event’s planning and execution. The specific event committees will be chaired by one representative from this Oversight committee, with remaining members being recruited from our Board and the community. Members of this committee will think of new ways to bring people Downtown and how we can keep the community's shopping dollars local. Current events slated for 2025 include: Wines & Steins (September), Farm to Fork (October), Frostfest Parade & Christmas Magic on Main Street Event (Nov/Dec). New events may be added to the list by this committee.