West Union Main Street Chamber November 2022 Newsletter

West Union Main Street Chamber November 2022 Newsletter

November 07, 2022

November 2022, ISSUE NO. 8

West Union - A Main Street Community

WEST UNION NEWSLETTER

Your guide to the West Union Main Street Chamber & Business Community

What’s Happening in November?

November & December 2022 - Snow Much Fun in Northeast Iowa @ Northeast Iowa

Tue, Nov 1st, 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM - Promotions Committee Meeting @ Chamber Office

Wed, Nov 2nd, 7:00 AM - 8:00 AM - Economic Vitality Committee Meeting @ Chamber Office

Mon, Nov 7th, 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM - West Union City Council Meeting @ West Union City Hall

Mon, Nov 7th, 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM - Volunteer Engagement Committee Meeting @ Chamber Office

Tue, Nov 8th, 6:45 AM - 8:00 AM - West Union Main Street Chamber Board of Directors Meeting @ Chamber Office

Tue, Nov 8th, 7:00 AM - 8:00 PM - Election Day @ More Information

Tue, Nov 8th, 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM - Election Day Supper Fundraiser @ Holy Name Catholic Church

Wed, Nov 9th, 7:00 AM - 8:00 AM - Organization Committee Meeting @ Chamber Office

Wed, Nov 9th, 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM - NFV Highschool Blood Drive @ North Fayette Valley High School

Fri, Nov 11, ALL DAY - Veterans Day @ United States of America

Mon, Nov 21st, 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM - West Union City Council Meeting @ West Union City Hall

Wed, Nov 23rd, 7:00 AM - 8:00 AM - Design Committee Meeting @ Chamber Office

Thu, Nov 24, ALL DAY - Thanksgiving Day @ United States of America

Sat, Nov 26, ALL DAY - Small Business Saturday @ West Union

Sun, Nov 27, 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM - Fayette County Fair Pancake Breakfast Fundraiser @ Fayette County Fairgrounds

Funding Opportunities

  • 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).

Small Business Saturday

Community Events

Updates from the City of West Union

City Hall will be closed the following days:

  • Friday, November 11th, 2022 - Veterans Day

  • Tuesday, November 15th, 2022 - Budget Training Class

Water Utility Billing

Water bills will be due on Wednesday, November 16th due to the closure, or can be dropped off in the drop-box on the driveway or at Bank 1st drop-box by their bulletin board prior to the 16th.

As a reminder, the City of West Union can email your water bill instead of mailing the postcard. We also offer Auto Pay with no fees. Email Miranda Lyons at [email protected] to sign up for e-bill or have the ACH form emailed to you. The form needs to be signed and have a voided check attached to it, and then can be brought to City Hall or dropped in the drop-boxes to start the ACH process. Payment is withdrawn monthly from your account on the 15th, or next business day if it falls on the weekend.

Any questions can be directed to 563-422-3908

Meet Our Board

Heather Becthold - Board Member & WURF Residential Officer

I am a National Certified EMT since 2016 and currently volunteer with Fayette Ambulance. I work for the Iowa Department of Corrections at the West Union Residential Facility as a Residential Officer for almost 2 years now.

I joined the WUMSC to get more involved in the community, help West Union grow, increase community camaraderie. I hope we are able to bring in new businesses and families and make them feel welcome to the area and to help our local, small businesses flourish. I want to help create successful events for all ages to enjoy and highlight the many assets are town offers. I’m on the Promotions Committee.

I like reading, crafting, and spending time kayaking with family and friends. I enjoy doing home improvement projects and I have a degree in Interior Design.

Heather BectholdWest Union Main Street ChamberBoard of Directors - Board MemberPromotions Committee - Committee Member

Join the West Union Main Street Chamber Team!

The West Union Main Street Chamber is seeking more volunteers to help put on events, improve our community, aid our local businesses, and bring more to West Union.

Interested in planning our public events? Join our Promotions Committee! Do you want to help our local businesses and recruit more? Join the Economic Vitality Committee. Do you want to improve how West Union looks? Our Design Committee does just that.

If you are passionate about West Union and our community, we’d love to hear your ideas and have you join our team!

Call, text, email, or stop by our office to talk to Matthew Marsala, our Executive Director, to learn more

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