About
Main Street Fort Dodge works with business and property owners in the 33-square block district to strengthen and sustain the downtown. Main Street offers free technical services to all the businesses in the district including Design Assistance Services, Business & Development Services, Market Analysis Information, and Promotion & Marketing Assistance. MSFD also provides grant funding for qualifying local projects such as fencing, lighting & security, beautification, downtown retail promotions, and cooperative advertising.
Services Provided
Public Policy and Government Relations
- Small Business Issues
- Community Involvement
Business Planning
- Business Plan Training
- Business Plan Consulting, Development and Review
- Market Plan Development
Marketing/Sales
- Census Data
- Feasibility Studies
Networking Organizations
Office, Laboratory and Meeting Space
- Conference/Meeting and Event Space
Economic and Site Development
- Consulting
- Main Street Program Services (Specialty)
- Revitalization (Specialty)
- Site Location Assistance
- State Tax Credits and Assistance
Training
- Business Plan
- Pre-Business Planning
Nonprofit Development
- Board Development
- Funds Development
- Strategic Planning
Buying or Selling a Business
- Buying or Selling a Franchise
- Purchasing an Existing Business
Starting a Business
- Business Research
- Forming a Business
- Registration, Licenses and Permits
- Startup Business Counseling
Human Resources
Internship Programs & Student Services
- Student Research Projects