Three Port Washington businesses receive Main Street Awards

GREEN BAY — The Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation celebrated the best downtown revitalization projects of 2023 at the 33rd Wisconsin Main Street Awards ceremony held at Gather on Broadway in Green Bay.

Three of the winners were based in Port Washington:

- Best Business Visual Merchandising Display (Storefront): Pear & Simple – Port Washington

- Best Special Event: Port Festival of the Arts – Port Washington

- 2022 Community Champions: Judy Cotter – Port Washington “As Main Street goes, so goes Wisconsin’s economy, its wellbeing, our way of life in the Badger State,” said Missy Hughes, WEDC secretary and CEO. “And these awards prove once again Wisconsin communities are thriving. Congratulations to the winners. We salute and celebrate you, our partners in creating an economy and improving the quality of life for the betterment and benefit of all.”

On behalf of Secretary Hughes, Sam Rikkers, WEDC Deputy Secretary and Chief Operating Officer, recognized the winners at the awards ceremony...