There was some good news in Perry this week when we told you the Grand Theatre will be reopening next month under new ownership.

In hope that they can build off this momentum and implement some of the improvements that were identified in the recent downtown assessment, Perry Area Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Bob Wilson says a group of residents are coming together to help bring more life into downtown Perry.

Wilson says the chamber is a strong believer that the downtown area is a great economic development resource and the strength in your downtown really dictates across the whole community.  He says it’s important for everyone to come together in a unified front to

Anyone with suggestions on how to improve downtown Perry should stop by or call the chamber.