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
Through broad-based representation and strong public/private partnership, we will continuously enhance Marshalltown’s central business district creating Central Iowa’s first choice location for businesses, residents, shoppers, diners and visitors.
Our Vision
Marshalltown’s Central Business District, a Main Street Community, is the heartbeat of the city, producing civic, cultural, social, retail, and heritage events for the community. The CBD will always provide a safe, warm and welcoming venue for nurturing commerce, greater fellowship, continuous learning, and social harmony.
The Marshalltown CBD is a source of civic pride, driving a well-planned roadmap to continuously improve the community environment while preserving our past. Our historic Marshalltown CBD thrives on the efforts, passion and commitment of the people and businesses that populates its streets.
The Marshalltown CBD is a source of civic pride, driving a well-planned roadmap to continuously improve the community environment while preserving our past. Our historic Marshalltown CBD thrives on the efforts, passion and commitment of the people and businesses that populates its streets.
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 Group
"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." |
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." |
Tarin SternBoard Member | Premier Real Estate
"I like to be involved and help the community as much as I can. It's interesting to learn the behind-the-scenes stuff that goes on in our downtown and meeting some amazing people along the way!" |
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. |
DyAnne HenryBoard Member | In Stitches (Retired)
"I started volunteering when In Stitches moved downtown. I felt I needed to give back to the community that supported my dream of owning my own business" |
Mariana Aguilera ChairezBoard Member | MCSD Student Representative
"I volunteer my time because I can learn so much from those meetings and they can also help me as a person." |
Jenny AllenBoard Member | MCSD Representative
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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." |
Kyley LegerVision Marshalltown
"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." |
Nate McCormickEmerson
"Volunteering with the MCBD is my way of helping to highlight and grow all the wonderful things that Marshalltown has to offer." |
