Our focus at From The Ground Up Advisors is downtown revitalization. With 85 combined years of experience in Economic Development, Strategic Marketing & Communications, Events & Turnkey Management we are the partners that make revitalization a reality. Founders Kim and Gary Shope have a combined 60+ years of experience in economic development, university/community college connectivity, government relations, implementation and turnkey management expertise. Downtown revitalization in communities of 15,000 or less is critical in restoring your community of excellence. Restoring the merits of this successful program, launched in the 1980’s during the Hunt Administration and later lead by Gary, is perfect timing as our State sees an influx of unprecedented growth.