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THe Mission of Main Street Elkader

 “Main Street Elkader is dedicated to the development of and the ongoing support of a vibrant downtown through economic development, historic preservation and educational programs with the benefits reaching out to the entire community.” 

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.


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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.

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Board of directors

Meet the Board Members

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.

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Projects & Initiatives

Each year, Main Street Elkader has various projects and initiatives that they either launch or support. 

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Get Involved

Each year, Main Street Elkader has various projects and initiatives that they either launch or support. 

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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

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Economic Vitality Committee

Economic Vitality Committee

Economic Vitality Committee

Kristin Fitzgerald

Nick Trenkamp

Mary Kuehl 

Miranda Fisher

Jared Funk

Bruce Landis 

Annie Palas

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PROMOTIONS COMMITTEE

PROMOTIONS COMMITTEE

PROMOTIONS COMMITTEE

Danielle Shea   

Mackenzie Gamm

Ashley Danielson

Carly Hoeger

Karah Meyer 

Joelle Davis 

Clarissa DeShaw

Abbie Bear

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DESIGN COMMITTEE

PROMOTIONS COMMITTEE

PROMOTIONS COMMITTEE

Janis Lerch

Jay Moser 

Deb Stender 

Tom Chandler 

Becci Rentschler 

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MAIN STREET ELKADER

207 N Main St, Elkader, Iowa 52043, USA

PO Box 125

563-245-2770

mse@alpinecom.net


Elkader Chamber of Commerce 

City of Elkader

Elkader Economic Development 


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