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Woodbine Main Street

Information on the Woodbine Main Street Organization

Woodbine Main Street at a Glance

2008

Year of Establishment

43

Net Business Gains

$12,811,897

Investment Downtown

80,568

Volunteer Hours

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Main Street Mission:

 

To promote historic preservation, champion downtown & hometown vitality, and build community partnerships; always applying sustainable practices in the commercial district.
 

Info about the four Main Street Committees:

 

Design Committee:

Focus: Enhancing historic preservation, improving streetscapes, guiding signage, and fostering cultural interpretation while supporting challenge grants to maintain the district’s architectural heritage.

Committee Chair: Chuck Warner

 

Organization Committee:

Focus: Strengthening community partnerships through fundraising efforts, volunteer recognition, and clear, effective communication to sustain Main Street’s mission.

Committee Chair: Kathy Waite

 

Promotions Committee:

Focus: Championing downtown vitality by coordinating retail promotions, fostering cooperative and cross-marketing initiatives, and organizing engaging community events that bring people together.

Committee Chair: Dollie Bothwell

 

Business Vitality Committee:

Focus: Driving sustainable economic growth by conducting market analysis, recruiting new businesses, and fostering a supportive environment where local businesses can thrive.

Committee Chair: Chad Soma
 

Interested in joining the volunteers of Woodbine Main Street?

 

Please call 712-647-3434 or email info@woodbinemainstreet.com

Signage Grant Program
Business Loan Fund

Local Resources: â€‹â€‹

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Woodbine Main Street Signage Grant Program -  view PDF Application

 

Woodbine Main Street Business Loan Fund - view PDF Flyer

 

Available Commercial Properties - contact  712-647-3434

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State Resources:

 

Iowa Economic Development Authority - please visit: https://opportunityiowa.gov/about/iowa-economic-development-authority

 

Iowa Downtown Resource Center - please visit: https://opportunityiowa.gov/community/downtown-resource-center

 

Main Street Iowa - please visit: https://opportunityiowa.gov/community/downtown-resource-center/main-street-iowa

 

SCORE Business Mentorship - please visit: www.omaha.score.org

 

Iowa Center for Economic Success - please visit: https://theiowacenter.org/

 

Shop Iowa - please visit: https://www.shopiowa.com/

 

Iowa Small Business Development Center - please visit: www.iowasbdc.org

 

IASourceLink - please visit: www.iasourcelink.com

 

University Economic Development Association - please visit:

https://www.universityeda.org/knowledge-network/awards-of-excellence/2013-finalists/the-iowa-business-concierge

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Iowa’s Targeted Small Business Program - please visit:

https://das.iowa.gov/how-do-business-state-iowa/iowas-targeted-small-business-program

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Nebraska Enterprise Fund for Southwest Iowa - please visit: www.nebbiz.org

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National Resources:

 

Main Street America - please visit: www.mainstreet.org

 

National Association of Business Resources - please visit: www.nationalbiz.org

 

Small Business Administration - please visit:  https://learning.sba.gov/dashboard 

 

National Federation of Independent Business - please visit: www.nfib.com

 

United States Chamber - please visit: https://www.uschamber.com/co/start/strategy/free-resources-for-small-businesses

 

National Business Association - please visit: https://nationalbusiness.org

Still Have Questions?

Contact the Woodbine Main Street office:

712-647-3434

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City of Woodbine

517 Walker Street

Woodbine, IA 51579

Inquiries: 712-647-2550

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