Uptown Marion Main Street celebrated a year’s worth of accomplishments and honored 6 outstanding volunteers Thursday, November 9th. The following individuals were recognized for their commitment to the organization and outstanding achievements towards their committee goals. Retail Promotions…
The Iowa Economic Development Authority (IEDA) awarded Uptown Marion – A Main Street Iowa District a $75,000 Main Street Iowa Challenge Grant for the Park Place Building. Located at 1107 7th Avenue, The Park Place is a historic landmark in…
The Iowa Economic Development Authority (IEDA) awarded Uptown Marion – A Main Street Iowa District a $75,000 Main Street Iowa Challenge Grant for the Kuba-Kurtz Buildings. Located at 1038 and 1048 7th Avenue, the Kuba-Kurtz Buildings face City Square Park…
Media Release | Uptown Marion | May 17, 2016 Synergy Metalworks has been named the 2016 winner of Uptown Marion’s Open 4 Business Competition, Uptown Marion announced today. Synergy Metalworks will receive $1,000 from Uptown Marion and advance to the Sub-State Open…
The Iowa Economic Development Authority (IEDA) awarded Uptown Marion – A Main Street Iowa District a $55,000 Main Street Iowa Challenge for the Cobban-Hervey Building. Located at 1138 and 1144 7th Avenue, the Cobban-Hervey Building will undergo a complete restoration…
September 10, 2015 (West Des Moines) – The Iowa Economic Development Authority (IEDA) hosted the Main Street Iowa Open 4 Business State Contest, which showcased five businesses from across Iowa, in West Des Moines in conjunction with the Iowa Downtown…
Uptown Marion is pleased to announce Giving Tree Theater as the winner of its local Open 4 Business Competition. Giving Tree Theater will receive $500 from Uptown Marion and will advance to the Regional Open 4 Business Competition next month…
Main Street Iowa and the Iowa Economic Development Authority are excited to announce a new program to help business development efforts in Iowa’s Main Street districts around the state. The Open 4 Business competition is a chance for local entrepreneurs…
By Uptown Marion | July 31, 2014 | Uptown Marion, an Iowa Main Street District, is pleased to release the End of Fiscal Year 2014 Economic Impact Report. The report highlights job growth and private investments made in Uptown Marion…
By Uptown Marion | July 24, 2014 | Uptown Marion, an Iowa Main Street District, has been designated as an accredited National Main Street Program for meeting the commercial district revitalization performance standards set by the National Main Street Center®,…