Marshalltown Main Street or MCBD?We're both! Marshalltown Central Business District (MCBD) is more than just our Main Street. We span from Grant Street to Boone Street and 3rd Street to 5th Avenue. We are the heart of Marshalltown.
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Our Mission
To foster a safe, inviting and inclusive downtown, so people spend time and money downtown.
Our Vision
To provide a greater sense of community by being a destination place for retail, restaurants, and businesses.
Our Values
PRIDE-we are proud to be the Marshalltown Downtown District, proud to be part of the Marshalltown community, and proud to help the Marshalltown community grow.
ENGAGED-we are engaged with our downtown community of building and business owners, with the businesses in our community, with our City and County government, and with the citizens of Marshalltown.
CONNECTION-we rely on our connections with the community to collaborate and build the Marshalltown community; we connect and work with downtown business and building owners to help with businesses thrive.
GROWTH-we are committed to grow the Marshalltown community, increasing the number of businesses in the downtown, and rebuild our downtown.
HISTORICAL-we celebrate our historical district and value being a Historical Downtown.
ENGAGED-we are engaged with our downtown community of building and business owners, with the businesses in our community, with our City and County government, and with the citizens of Marshalltown.
CONNECTION-we rely on our connections with the community to collaborate and build the Marshalltown community; we connect and work with downtown business and building owners to help with businesses thrive.
GROWTH-we are committed to grow the Marshalltown community, increasing the number of businesses in the downtown, and rebuild our downtown.
HISTORICAL-we celebrate our historical district and value being a Historical Downtown.
Our AffiliationsMCBD is affiliated with Main Street America which connects us to a network of 40 programs across the country representing 1,200+ communities. We're also affiliated with Main Street Iowa which provides our businesses with access to training workshops, architectural and design guidance, business support, and other technical assistance opportunities.
All of this is possible thanks to the continued financial investment in MCBD from individuals, businesses, organizations, and the city of Marshalltown. |
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Our Leadership
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Deb Millizer, Executive DirectorMarshalltown Central Business District (MCBD)
Deb. born and raised in Mystic, Iowa, spent much of her childhood on main street (or the "slab" as they called it). In 1988, Deb relocated to the Marshalltown area and grew her family of four to 13 members in total. Deb majored in Psychology, Human Services and Organizational Leadership from Buena Vista University. Prior to accepting the role of Executive Director with MCBD, Deb was a Family Safety Risk and Permanency Supervisor serving Marshall and surrounding counties.
Downtown Marshalltown is not only the heart of Marshalltown but the heart of Marshall county. When the downtown thrives, the community thrives, and it ripples to surrounding communities. Deb is focused on helping Marshalltown's downtown district thrive and become a place where people want to dine, shop, play, and stay. |
Board of Directors
Cindy ParksPresident | Farmers Savings Bank
"I volunteer because I want future residents and visitors to have the same fond memories and positive experiences of Marshalltown that I have." |
Travis HornbergVice President, Design Chair | QPS Employment
"I volunteer to provide a positive downtown experience for visitors as well as current and future residents of Marshalltown." |
Andrina HelgersonTreasurer, Secretary, Organization Chair | Emerson
"I grew up in a main street community and was impressed by how my hometown was transformed. I volunteer because I want to play a part in the revitalization of Marshalltown." |
Jenny AllenBoard Member | MCSD Representative
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Aaron BuzbeeBoard Member | Fiddle & Whistle Irish Pub, Zeno's, Wayward Social
Aaron is speechless when it comes to the downtown and therefore cannot provide a quote. |
Neil DalalEconomic Vitality Chair | Emerson
I see a future downtown to spend more time to gather, shop, and enjoy life which then creates this irresistible, positive energy for residents and future visitors. |
Alushia FitzgeraldPromotions Chair | Staging 2 Sell It
"I volunteer because I like being active in the community. I want to see our downtown grow and thrive and become the hub it used to be." |
Jim JohnsonBoard Member | Showroom Auto | JBI Properties
“I enjoy giving back and being involved. Marshalltown is my home, and it’s where my family and businesses have grown. It would be an honor to be a part of the recovery and growth of downtown Marshalltown, so more families are encouraged to call Marshalltown home.” |
Kyley LegerBoard Member | Kyley Leger Marketing
"I volunteer with MCBD because the downtown is the heart of our community and I want our downtown to be a vibrant, thriving downtown. I believe the people in a community make it successful with their time, talent, passions, and funding." |
Brittany TowRetail Promotions Chair | Brit Marie's Country Boutique
“I’m excited to be part of the board to help grow our downtown and to be a part of revitalizing the Main Street district. I feel my background and retail experience can help with promoting downtown and what shoppers are looking for when coming downtown.” |
Ex-Officio Members
Joel Greer Partner Bradshaw Law Firm
"Since we moved here in 1986 and started working in historic downtown, MCBD has done the most to promote and improve shopping and professional service offices in Marshalltown." |
Nate McCormickEmerson
"Volunteering with the MCBD is my way of helping to highlight and grow all the wonderful things that Marshalltown has to offer." |
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