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Main Street Elkader is dedicated to partnering with local businesses and organizations to create sustainable growth in our downtown district.
Our Main Street Elkader organization leads the way for our Economic Development & Vitality of our community. Have an idea? Question? Looking to invest? Let us know by contacting our Executive Director or clicking on the link below!
The physical elements of your historic commercial district embody the community’s past, serve as a venue for its present and contain the potential for its future vibrancy. Downtowns and traditional commercial districts are a home for local businesses, a gathering place for family and friends, and an opportunity to celebrate the diverse cultures that exist in our communities. For these reasons, it is vital that the built environment be maintained and cared for by local stewards.
As a Main Street America (TM) Coordinating Program, Main Street Iowa follows the four-point approach for downtown revitalization. The four points developed by the National Main Street Center are economic vitality, design, organization and promotion. Although this document focuses on the design point, the impact does not stop there. Successful design positively impacts environmental sustainability, economic resiliency and social well-being. In other words, good design can strengthen the other three points.
This document was prepared by Main Street Iowa staff as a guide for local Main Street programs, city staff, downtown development groups, property owners and volunteers as they embark on the revitalization and continued maintenance of the physical assets of their downtowns.
(Updated July 2024.)
Funds for this small business loan program are intended to be used for private, for-profit businesses engaged in retail, small-industrial and/or service type businesses.
The CCDG loan provides financing to new or expanding businesses for which credit is not otherwise available.
The UERPC loan provides financing to new or expanding businesses for which credit is not otherwise available.
The priorities of this loan source include job creation and retention, diversification of the local economy and public infrastructure upgrades to improve the health, safety and/or medical care of rural residents.
By being a National and State Accredited Main Street Community, Elkader is able to participate in both these annual Main Street sponsored grant programs.
Main Street Iowa Challenge Grants are available for brick-and-mortar building projects that contribute to the development of designated Main Street Iowa districts.
Highly competitive applications focus on comprehensive building rehabilitation projects that provide increased business, housing or job opportunities.
Local applications for this 1:1 match program open at the end of June each year. Only one applicant is able to advance to the state level.
The Open 4 Business program encourages business development in designated Main Street Iowa districts around the state. Funding can be used for inventory, equipment, software updates, marketing, etc. but not for building rehabilitation or rent. Local applications for this program open in late January. One local applicant is selected in March or April to advance to the state level.
Additional grant opportunities are regularly updated in our newsletter and online. If you have a specific project and grant need in mind please join our email list to get monthly updates on additional grant opportunities.
Danielle and Caleb Shea were awarded a $270,000 Downtown Housing Grant by Governor Reynolds
Mike and Kathleen McShane, GEAR Elkader, were awarded $100,000 for a 2021 Challenge Grant.
Dawn Medberry was awarded a 2019 Challenge Grant for the Argus Building.
Dave Fulk was awarded the 2020 Open 4 Business award for his business, Cutting Edge Archery. The grant will be used for inventory, marketing, and a 4D shooting system.
MAIN STREET ELKADER
207 N Main St, Elkader, Iowa 52043, USA
PO Box 125
563-245-2770
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