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Main Street Elkader

Elkader is a participating Main Street Iowa community and designated Cultural and Entertainment District. Iowa’s Main Street communities have made a commitment to the long-term revitalization of their historic commercial districts.

About

The mission of the Main Street Iowa Program is to improve the social and economic well-being of Iowa’s communities by assisting selected communities to capitalize on the unique identity, assets and character of their historic commercial district.  Main Street is economic development within the context of historic preservation.

Services Provided

Business Planning

  • Business Plan Consulting, Development and Review
  • Census Data
  • Market Research

Financial Resources and Assistance

  • Assistance in Finding Government Funding
  • Brownfield Tax Credits
  • Historic Tax Credits
  • Tax Credit Assistance

Marketing/Sales

  • Competitive Analysis
  • E-Commerce
  • Feasibility Studies
  • Census Data
  • Internet Marketing

Networking Organizations

  • Geographically Based
  • Small Business/General

Office, Laboratory and Meeting Space

  • Retail Space

Economic and Site Development

  • Revitalization
  • Site Location Assistance
  • Main Street Program Services

Tax Services

  • Training

Training

  • Business Management
  • Business Plan
  • E-Commerce: Doing Business on the Web
  • Marketing Plan
  • Pre-Business Planning

Buying or Selling a Business

  • Purchasing an Existing Business

Starting a Business

  • Business Research
  • Forming a Business
  • Startup Business Counseling
Contact Information
Samantha Baumgartner
Address
207 N Main St.
Elkader, IA 52043