(KMZA)--The Seneca Area Chamber and Downtown Impact has been designated as an Accredited Main Street America program for meeting rigorous performance standards.

According to a release, Each year, Main Street America and its partners announce the list of designated programs to recognize their exceptional commitment to preservation-based economic development and community revitalization through the Main Street Approach.

The release says Seneca Area Chamber and Downtown Impact- performance was evaluated through assessments conducted by the organization- personnel and board of directors, and Kansas Main Street, which works in partnership with Main Street America to identify local programs that meet rigorous national community evaluation standards.

Seneca Area Chamber and Downtown Impact executive director Kylee Bergstrom said they are proud to once again be recognized as an accredited program within the Main Street America network. She said the accredited status serves as a mark of excellence, validating the work their program does, gives them access to the wealth of knowledge through trainings, and provides them with a deep network of fellow Main Street organizations to learn from.