About Main Street Elkader
Four Points
Utilizing the Main Street Approach, Elkader capitalizes on the unique identity, assets and character of our historic commercial districts. The Main Street Approach consists of tightly integrated components making up a common-sense, strategy-driven framework that guides community-based downtown revitalization efforts. Locally developed strategies are implemented through comprehensive work in four broad areas, known as the Four Points: Economic Vitality, Organization, Promotion and Design.
SERVICES WE OFFER
- Open 4 Business Grant
- Challenge Grant
- Other Grant Opportunities
- Low Interest Revolving Fund Loans
- Free 1:1 Business Support and Coaching with a Main Street Iowa Business Specialist
- Business Start-Up and Expansion Coaching with a Main Street Iowa Business Specialist
- Confidential 3rd Party Succession Planning Resources
- Free Design Renderings
- Historic Preservation Education and Efforts
- Downtown Beautification Projects
- Promotional Events
- Information on Available Properties
- Free Trainings By Request
- Market Analysis Data
- And Much More!
Executive director
Samantha Baumgartner joined the Main Street Elkader team in June of 2021 and leads our organization, following our mission, vision and goals, executing the initiatives set forth by the board of directors. Samantha is originally from the area, residing in the outskirts of Elkader.
Board of directors
Committees
Main Street Elkader would not be complete without the various volunteer committees that lead efforts for our organization. From events to city projects to aesthetic design of Main Street, the committees get the job done.
Projects & Initiatives
Each year, Main Street Elkader has various projects and initiatives that they either launch or support.
Get Involved
Each year, Main Street Elkader has various projects and initiatives that they either launch or support.
Main Street Iowa
Main Street America
Main Street America
Elkader is one of 50 communities within the state of Iowa to receive the Main Street Iowa accreditation.
Main Street America
Main Street America
Main Street America
Our northeast Iowa town is one of 2,000 chosen across the United States as a Main Street America community.
MAIN STREET ELKADER
Board of Directors
Our volunteer board of directors serves annually, elected by the fellow board and committee members.
Kristen Fitzgerald
President, 2019-2022
Economic Vitality Committee Member
Janis Lerch
Vice President, 2016-2021
Design Committee Chair
Business Owner, Elkader Floral Shop
Bob Hauber
Treasurer, 2017-2022
Central State Bank, Elkader
Kathy Mueller
Board Member, 2018-2021
Organization Committee Member
Senior Vice President, FreedomBank
Ashley AUGUSTYN
Secretary, 2020-2023
Promotion Committee Member
Business Owner, Ashley D Marketing
TONY Hauber
City Council Liaison
Organization Committee Member, Volunteer Task Force
Samantha Baumgartner
Executive Director, Main Street Elkader
Economic Development Director, Elkader
Main Street Elkader Committee Volunteers
ORGANIZATION COMMITTEE
Economic Vitality Committee
Economic Vitality Committee
Kathy Mueller
Sarah Hertrampf
Tony Hauber - Volunteer Task Force
Economic Vitality Committee
Economic Vitality Committee
Economic Vitality Committee
Kristin Fitzgerald
Nick Trenkamp
Mary Kuehl
Miranda Fisher
Jared Funk
Bruce Landis
Annie Palas
PROMOTIONS COMMITTEE
PROMOTIONS COMMITTEE
PROMOTIONS COMMITTEE
Danielle Shea
Mackenzie Gamm
Ashley Danielson
Carly Hoeger
Karah Meyer
Joelle Davis
Clarissa DeShaw
Abbie Bear
DESIGN COMMITTEE
PROMOTIONS COMMITTEE
PROMOTIONS COMMITTEE
Janis Lerch
Jay Moser
Deb Stender
Tom Chandler
Becci Rentschler