 MAIN
STREET
UPDATE
A great downtown doesn't happen by accident!
Let's work together to make Downtown Newton something we all can be proud of!
Happy New Year from the Newton Main Street Team!
Here's a quick Main Street Update!
When will we Know if we are Accepted?
On January 16th our Newton Main Street Committee will make a presentation before a 15 member Main Street Iowa Board as to why Newton is 100% ready to work together and utilize the Main Street Program and approach to Downtown Revitalization. We will be notified of their decision in early February 2014.
FILL THAT BUS!
On January 16th our Main Street Team will be giving a presentation at the Iowa Economic Development Authority in Des Moines. Hawkeye Stages is donating a bus so we can all get there in style! We will be leaving at 8:00 AM and will be back in Newton at 11:30 AM. (detailed schedule below)
We still have room on the bus for more Main Street enthusiasts to join us. NOTE: You may have to stand during the 30 min presentation due to space limitations! We'll do our best. To reserve your seat, email us at info@experiencenewton.com or call (641) 792-5545
Main Street Presentation Schedule
Meet at Hawkeye Stages at 7:45 AM
300 E 17th Street in Newton (near Hy-Vee)
Leave on the bus at 8:00 AM Sharp
Arrive at the Iowa Economic Dev. Authority by 9:00 AM
IEDA - 200 E Grand Ave. in Des Moines
Main Street Presentation at 9:30 AM
Done with Presentation by 10:15 AM
Leave Des Moines at 10:30 AM
Arrive back at Hawkeye Stages in Newton by 11:30 AM
Can you still Pledge?
Yes, you can still pledge to Main Street! The goal we set was the minimum we need to have our application accepted. The more pledges we have, the more we can accomplish. Current pledges are anywhere from $25 per year to $5000 per year. Large or small, every pledge helps and shows that Newton is ready to work together. We'll give a Pledge Update to the Iowa Main Street Board on January 16th when we make a presentation to them.
Main Street Questions?
Do you have questions about the Main Street Program? Are you confused about what it will really mean for Newton? We understand completely. Watch for opportunities later in January 2014 to learn more.
Have You Seen the
Main Street Video?
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Signed, Sealed and Delivered!
We delivered our Main Street Application to the Iowa Economic Development Authority Office in Des Moines on Thursday afternoon (one day early!). To appreciate the extensive detail of the application, we had to turn it in using a 2 inch 3 Ring binder! This picture shows our Chamber Director Darrell Sarmento and Newton Planning & Zoning Director Erin Chambers turning in the application to Darlene Strachan with the Main Street Program. Below are a couple pics of our Main Street Team preparing the application. Click on each pic for more.
Pledge Update
We've updated our pledge list once again to the right. Pledges highlighted in yellow are our most recent pledges or a couple we missed last time. We'll continue to update and correct it the list. If you don't see your pledge or we listed you incorrectly, let us know. Thank you so much to everyone!
 Congratulations to our Newton Hy-Vee who won the Retail Award at our Chamber Awards last week. They made a $2000 per year pledge to Main Street!
Main Street Pledges continue to come in! Below are links to the documents you need to support this effort. We'd love to
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.
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! C
lick 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 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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