Main Street Waterloo

Waterloo is a participating Main Street Iowa community. Iowa’s Main Street communities have made a commitment to the long-term revitalization of their historic commercial districts.

About

Main Street Waterloo is a volunteer driven, non-profit organization, working to strengthen the overall social and economic health of the Waterloo’s central business district. The mission of the Main Street Waterloo is to enhance the vitality of our downtown center through historic renovations, economic development, and community engagement.

Services Provided

Public Policy and Government Relations

  • Business Issues Related to a Specific City
  • Community Involvement (Specialty)
  • Small Business Issues
  • State Business Issues

Business Planning

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

Management Issues and Training

  • Leadership/Professional Development
  • Mentoring

Financial Resources and Assistance

  • Assistance in Finding Debt Funding
  • Assistance in Finding Equity Funding
  • Assistance in Finding Government Funding
  • Brownfield Tax Credits
  • Consulting
  • Historic Tax Credits
  • Tax Credit Assistance

Import Assistance

  • Documentation
  • Networking

Libraries and Research Organizations

  • Business Research Resources
  • Demographic/Census Data

Networking Organizations

  • Geographically Based
  • Small Business/General

Office, Laboratory and Meeting Space

  • Conference/Meeting and Event Space
  • Office Space
  • Retail Space

Economic and Site Development

  • Consulting
  • Main Street Program Services
  • Revitalization
  • Site Location Assistance

Buying or Selling a Business

  • Purchasing an Existing Business

Starting a Business

  • Business Research
  • Feasibility Studies
  • Forming a Business
  • Registration, Licenses and Permits
  • Startup Business Counseling

Mentoring

  • Mentoring Program

Human Resources

  • Employee Development
  • Hiring, Retention & Education

Certifications

  • Green Certification
  • Targeted Small Business Certification
Contact Information
Jessica Rucker
Address
512 Mulberry St
Waterloo, IA 50703