Downtown Hays Development Corporation

Stacey Smith, president of the Downtown Hays Development Corporation, announced Wednesday the organization’s Board of Directors has accepted the resignation of Megan Colson as Executive Director.

“We have appreciated Megan’s efforts and wish her all the best in her future endeavors,” Smith said in a news release.  “The Board has embarked on an immediate search to find a qualified replacement candidate and will make an official announcement as soon as a new Executive Director is named.

The Downtown Hays Development Corporation is led by a board of 13 volunteer directors from all sectors of the community.

The DHDC is a privately and publicly funded corporation and receives funding from the City of Hays as an outside agency.

The DHDC also holds a fundraiser annually called Wines & Steins as well as hosts other community events throughout the year. In addition to those funding sources, the DHDC has an annual Partnership Program that allows for individuals and businesses to financially contribute to the corporation. These funds are used for operating and long term projects in Downtown Hays.

Other events are supported by local business and individual sponsorship.