 MAIN
STREET
UPDATE
Let's take a Good Downtown and Make it GREAT!
NEWS
- We've updated our pledge list to the right. Pledges highlighted in yellow are our most recent pledges. Thank you!
- Below we highlighted our visit to the Oskaloosa Main Street team - Follow this LINK for highlights of what they have accomplished. As you can see, Main Street is not a quick fix, but the intentional adoption of a time-tested program and a set of standards that produces awesome results.
Special thanks to 1st Newton National Bank for making a 3 year pledge of $2,500 per year to our Newton Main Street Efforts!
The Clock is Ticking!!
With our application deadline quickly approaching, we thought we would begin a special E-Blast completely dedicated to our Main Street Application Efforts.
This Friday, Dec 6th is the deadline for our pledges. Pledges are your annual commitment to the Main Street Program above and beyond your Chamber Dues (although anyone can donate to the Main Street Program). We do not need checks at this point, but your pledge to give once we are accepted into the program. (We'll know in early Feb 2014!) There are many links and documents in this E-Blast that can tell you more about the Main Street Program.
Can you give a donation now? Yes! That will help with our application efforts. Lin Chape and The Dental Practice did just that. (see the Pledge Form). But the 3 Year pledges are the crucial need at this point as far as us being accepted into the program. Questions? - Just call us at 792-5545.
Main Street Pledges continue to come in! Below are links to the documents you need to support this effort.
Pledges are due by Friday Dec 6th
Sign it on behalf of your Service Club, Business or organization!
If you have made a pledge or signed an endorsement letter, post this poster proudly!
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Newton Main Street Visit to "Osky"
Our Main Street Team visited Oskaloosa and met with their Main Street Staff to learn more about the tremendous benefits they have seen in revitalizing their Downtown District. Click on the picture for more highlights.This flyer includes highlights on how the Main Street Program has helped Downtown Oskaloosa over the past 25 years! A great downtown does not happen by accident!
Thanks Again to the Capitol II Theatre
Special thanks to the Capitol II Theatre for hosting our Main Street Rally. Thanks also to Wallace Family Funeral Home and Clemon-Maki Insurance for the free popcorn! Click on the picture above for more highlights.
Want to Learn more about Main Street and what it can mean to Downtown Newton? Follow these Links.
Main Street Weekly Meeting
Our Main Street Application Team has chosen to have a standing meeting every Thursday at 7:30 AM at the Chamber of Commerce Conference Room.
Main Street is a very comprehensive approach to Downtown revitalization and the rewards to Newton could be remarkable. It will take ALL of us working together. If you care about Downtown Newton and want to learn more and get involved, email us at info@experiencenewton.com.
Current Main Street Launch Team includes:
Erin Chambers - City of Newton
Rob Kahn - 1st Newton National Bank
Jeff Maki - Clemon-Maki Insurance
Jenny Mann - ReNew Newton
Travis Padget - United Way of Jasper County
Rita Reinheimer - Newton Historical Commission
Darrell Sarmento - Chamber of Commerce Exec. Director
Bruce Showalter - Re/Max Real Estate Concepts
Maxine Udelhoven - Newton Historical Building Society
Pat Wallace - Wallace Family Funeral Home
Kathy Winn - In Remembrance
Travis Walker - US Bank
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