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Recent News: 

Deb Millizer, left, is the new MCBD Executive Director. Jenny Etter, right, is the former executive director and has started in the position of Business Disaster Recovery Coordinator.

MCBD hires new executive director, Deb Millizer. 
“When I saw this position come open I knew I wanted to be able to have the opportunity to meet with downtown businesses and form relationships,” Millizer said.
She said she is thrilled to work with business professionals, owners and volunteers from the downtown businesses, historic buildings and local organizations. Millizer’s job duties will include leadership for MCBD initiatives and programs, coordinating volunteer efforts and partnerships with community organizations, providing accountability for MCBD goals and targets and nurturing collaboration and communication with downtown building and business owners.

Jenny Etter, past MCBD executive director starts position as Business Disaster Recovery Coordinator. 
Region 6 Resource Partners and the Marshalltown Central Business District (MCBD) have been awarded a $140,000 grant from the Economic Development Administration (EDA) to fund business disaster recovery efforts in Marshalltown.
“Etter is formally employed with Region 6, but it is a partnership position between Region 6 and MCBD. Both organizations are sharing some of the costs as well as the benefits of what we hope will be accomplished,” Region 6 Planning Director Julie Winter said.
Read more on these new positions here. 

​Main Street Madness Block Party is August 3 starting at 10:00 a.m. Fun, games, and deals for all ages! Free event to the public. 

The Downtown Marshalltown Master Plan is available online! Go to their site and check it out, great things will be happening with your help. 

Tornado Relief Grant Application available to affected downtown commercial business owners. This grant is due Fridays and awarded on Mondays. Please read grant for more details or call the office - 641-844-2001 or email Jenny Etter at director@marshalltownmainstreet.org. 

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Marshalltown Central Business District 
16 East Main Street
Suite 280
Marshalltown, IA 50158
P: 641-844-2001

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