In my former career as a commercial real estate underwriter, I learned that location was the key to every deal’s success. So naturally, when I made the plunge into opening my own women’s boutique in 2005, finding the perfect location was my main focus. After driving by every available property...
The Iowa Economic Development Authority (IEDA) today awarded $924,000 in Main Street Iowa Challenge Grants to 14 communities around the state. The grants will benefit local improvement projects such as façade upgrades and restoration, upper floor rehabilitation and remodeled spaces for expanding downtown businesses. The announcement was made during a...
The Iowa Economic Development Authority (IEDA) awarded $40,000 to five Main Street programs around the state. The grants will benefit business development and expansion projects in the Main Street districts of Czech Village – Cedar Rapids, Elkader, Marion, Mount Vernon and Woodbine. The grants are administered through IEDA’s Iowa Downtown Resource...
Listen to this month's "From the Desk" podcast. Last month, I was privileged to help honor several IASourceLink Resource Partners at the annual Main Street Iowa Awards celebration. Iowa is fortunate to be home to 51 designated Main Street communities – more than any other state in the nation. These communities...
The Iowa Economic Development Authority (IEDA) today awarded $928,000 in Main Street Iowa Challenge Grants to 13 communities around the state. The grants will benefit local improvement projects such as façade upgrades and restoration, upper floor rehabilitation, and remodeled spaces for expanding downtown businesses. The announcement was made during a...
