New on Main Street Business Insights: Stephenson’s of Elkhart
Matt Wagner sat down with Danny Reynolds, president and owner of Stephenson's, an independently owned high-end fashion retailer in downtown Elkhart, Indiana.
As Senior Manager of Marketing and Outreach, Liz leads the marketing and communication efforts of our corporate, foundation, non-profit, and other member partner programs. She is also responsible for other engagement and outreach activities including leading our small business marketing initiatives, coordinating the communications of our Allied Network, serving as the point person for our advertising program, and cultivating new and emerging audiences.
Liz brings over a decade of experience working in marketing and communications for non-profit and community-based organizations. This includes serving as the Program Director for the Elkhart Arts Alliance in Elkhart, Indiana, and the Director of Communications at the Center for Healing & Hope.
Prior to this, Liz served as a Writer and Media Coordinator, then later Creative Coordinator, at Eyedart Creative Studio, a marketing firm specializing in serving local businesses and community events in Goshen, Indiana. She also worked as an Editorial Assistant at Grist, a climate change and sustainability news outlet.
Liz is an active member in the community, having served as a volunteer with Goshen First Fridays, The Goshen Theater, Arts on the Millrace, and River Bend Film Festival, and a board member and Vice President of the Goshen Farmers Market. Liz holds a BA in Communication & Peace Studies and recently earned a Marketing Strategy Certificate from Cornell University.
Email: lshenk@mainstreet.org
Phone: 312-610-5610
Location: Indiana
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