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West Union Main Street Chamber December 2022 Newsletter
West Union Main Street Chamber December 2022 Newsletter
December 2022, ISSUE NO. 9
WEST UNION NEWSLETTER
Your guide to the West Union Main Street Chamber & Business Community
What’s Happening in December?
December 2022 - Snow Much Fun in Northeast Iowa @ Northeast Iowa
Sat, Dec 3rd, 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM - Santa Is Coming to Unionland Feed & Food Market @ Unionland Feed & Food Market
Mon, Dec 5th, 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM - West Union City Council Meeting @ West Union City Hall
Mon, Dec 5th, 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM - Volunteer Engagement Committee Meeting @ Chamber Office
Tue, Dec 6th, 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM - Promotions Committee Meeting @ Chamber Office
Tue, Dec 6th, 6:00 PM - Holiday Porch Pot Workshop @ West Union Community Library
Wed, Dec 7th, 7:00 AM - 8:00 AM - Economic Vitality Committee Meeting @ Chamber Office
Sat, Dec 10th, 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM - Coffee & cookies with Santa! @ Euphoria Coffee
Sat, Dec 10th, 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM - Doggie Pics with Santa Paws! @ The Wizard of Paws
Tue, Dec 13th, 6:45 AM - 8:00 AM - West Union Main Street Chamber Board of Directors Meeting @ Chamber Office
Wed, Dec 14th, 7:00 AM - 8:00 AM - Organization Committee Meeting @ Chamber Office
Thu, Dec 15th, 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM - Miracle on Vine St. @ Downtown West Union
Mon, Dec 19th, 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM - West Union City Council Meeting @ West Union City Hall
Sat, Dec 24th, ALL DAY - Christmas Eve @ United States of America
Sun, Dec 25th, ALL DAY - Christmas @ United States of America
Wed, Dec 28th, 7:00 AM - 8:00 AM - Design Committee Meeting @ Chamber Office
Sat, Dec 31st, ALL DAY - New Year’s Eve @ United States of America
Funding Opportunities
T-Mobile Hometown Grants Program
$50,000 grants for place-based projects in small towns and rural communities! Applications are due December 31, 2022.
Paint Iowa Beautiful Grant
Through a partnership with Diamond Vogel Paint of Orange City, Iowa groups can receive paint for community enhancement projects and parks. The online grant application is now open to Iowans and can be completed and submitted by February 10, 2023.
HUD “Hope VI Main Street Grant Program” Affordable Housing Grant Opportunity
This grant program provides assistance to smaller communities in the development of affordable housing that is undertaken in connection with a Main Street revitalization effort. (**Even though this grant program uses ‘Main Street program’ in its name, this grant program is not affiliated with Main Street Iowa or Main Street America.)
Enhance Iowa - CAT Grant Application
The next application deadline is January 15, 2023. CAT grants assist city, county or nonprofit organizations with funding vertical infrastructure (construction) projects related to recreation, education, entertainment and cultural activities.
Empower Rural Iowa - Center for Rural Revitalization Grants
Informational webinars and guidelines are available on the website for each of the 6 grants.
City of West Union Revolving Loan Fund
Provides gap financing to new and expanding businesses for which credit is not otherwise available.
West Union Main Street Chamber Revolving Loan Fund
The West Union Main Street Chamber Revolving Loan Fund (RLF) funds are available to provide financial assistance to start-ups or expansions to small businesses in West Union.
Community Catalyst Building Remediation Grant
Through the Community Catalyst Building Remediation Program, the Iowa Economic Development Authority will provide grants to communities for the redevelopment, rehabilitation or deconstruction of buildings to stimulate economic growth or reinvestment in the community.
State Small Business Credit Initiative (SSCBI)
The Iowa Economic Development Authority (IEDA) announced a $96 million investment in growing Iowa's small businesses, including startups, manufacturers and businesses owned by veterans and individuals from diverse backgrounds. The funding is available through the U.S. Treasury Department's State Small Business Credit Initiative (SSBCI).
Downtown Loan Guarantee
IEDA and IFA can provide financial assistance in the form of loan guarantees for eligible downtown revitalization projects.
Miracle on Vine St.
Join us on Thursday, December 15th, 2022, from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM to enjoy the many activities, specials, holiday cheer in West Union.
Experience Free
Hot Chocolate
Popcorn
Kids Activities at local Businesses
Visit and take pictures with Santa
Holiday Caroling
Other Favorites
Extended Shopping Hours at Local Businesses
Carriage Rides
$12 pre-order per person
$15 day of the event per person
Holiday Specials on your favorite items
Community Events
As we start our new year, we are looking for new people to join our West Union Main Street Chamber Board of Directors. As a member of the board, your insight, experience, and love for our community will help guide current and future projects, events, and opportunities.
Over the last year, the Board of Directors has been instrumental in many projects, including:
RAGBRAI® West Union
Fayette County Fair Partnership
Downtown Garden Revitalization
Donahue Building Grant Funding
Shriner’s Parade
12th Annual Golf Tournament
Upcoming Miracle on Vine St Shopping Event
and many more!
Call, text, email, or stop by our office to talk to Matthew Marsala, our Executive Director, to learn more
Phone: (563) 422-3070
Email: [email protected]
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