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2024 Merry on Main Street activities promote shopping local in downtown Fort Dodge
Get into the Christmas spirit by visiting downtown Fort Dodge this holiday season. Special activities are featured November 29-December 2.
Special thanks to the dedicated PICA volunteers for decorating the downtown planters and the City of Fort Dodge and MidAmerican Energy for preparing the tree at Veterans Triangle Park to be lit up by Santa Claus.
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Local small business owners pursue the American dream
Only one could win the IGNITE prize, but all are worthy The American spirit of entrepreneurship was on full display recently in Fort...
Jul 1, 20222 min read
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Business, Community & Opportunity. Greater Fort Dodge Growth Alliance Releases Rush Hour Video
The Greater Fort Dodge Growth Alliance has released a new video series called Business, Community, Opportunity. This exciting series...
Jun 11, 20222 min read
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For the love of art
Applegate brings people and creations to life at Studio Fusion Studio Fusion owner Heather Applegate stands by her glass kiln. Applegate...
Jun 4, 20223 min read
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Build your dream
IGNITE series starts in Fort Dodge Keynote speaker Bill Adamowski spoke to about 25 people at the first IGNITE event called “Launch Your...
Mar 23, 20223 min read
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How Spin Markket + Digital Gave Their Marketing Clients Exactly What They Wanted
Businesses today are seeking more digital and online products and services. This is no different for the clients at Spin Markket +...
Dec 11, 20212 min read
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Main Street momentum
Fort Dodge wins Challenge Grant; Historic building will be rehabilitated Kris Patrick, director of Main Street Fort Dodge, right, accepts...
Oct 21, 20214 min read
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Fort Dodge gets grant for second facade project
Months after a handful of downtown Fort Dodge buildings got a fresh new look thanks to a state grant-funded program, a similar project is...
Oct 7, 20212 min read
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Downtown Country Jam 2021 Features Randy Houser
Can you see it?!!! This Saturday night's Downtown Country Jam featuring Randy Houser (with Cory Waller & the Wicked Things plus Brad...
Sep 28, 20211 min read
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Business Community Support - Downtown Country Jam 2021
Downtown Country Jam 2021 featuring Randy Houser is October 2nd. Craig Schlienz will be our guest to talk about this event that will be...
Sep 28, 20211 min read
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BUSINESS COMMUNITY SUPPORT 8-19-21
Ready 2 Recruit! The Historic Downtown District of Fort Dodge / Main Street Fort Dodge is ready to recruit new development and...
Aug 19, 20211 min read
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Open space Studio - 925 debuts downtown
When it comes to photography, office work, or a special event like a bridal shower, the environment is everything, according to...
Jul 11, 20215 min read
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Business Community Discussion - Our next workforce starts young
Main Street Fort Dodge - This week we'll be talking with Megan Margaret Kruse with Iowa Central Community College on the Fort Dodge...
Jun 5, 20211 min read
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The New (And Competitive) World Of Hiring
Business Community Support - The New (And Competitive) World Of Hiring Today we'll be talking about all things employment. Finding the...
May 27, 20211 min read
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Art and trash
Youths produce new trash containers for downtown; Metalwork done by FDSH students while younger kids provide art; Theme is "Pick It Up...
May 21, 20212 min read
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Car Market, Supply Chains, New Cars, Used Cars
Main Street Fort Dodge - Curious about what is happening with the car market? What's up with supply chains? What is a semi-conductor and...
May 20, 20211 min read
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2021 Main Street Awards Storytelling Event
Main Street Fort Dodge is featured in the Supporting Section for projects to promote businesses. Partnering with Main Street Fort Dodge...
May 15, 20211 min read
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Main Street Iowa Expands Entrepreneur Services
After a 6-month pilot program, Main Street Iowa is expanding its partnership with the Rural Ideas Network. This spring, Main Street Iowa...
May 2, 20211 min read
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Central River District Master Plan Creates Roadmap for Fort Dodge Renewal
Community on the Move Benefits from Professional Planning Guidance When it comes to attracting and retaining aproductive and talented...
Apr 21, 20214 min read
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Open 4 Business Contest now open
Do you have a great business idea? Have you always wanted to own a business in downtown Fort Dodge? Is your current business planning to...
Feb 20, 20212 min read
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Specialty shop on the move - Nins Custom Creations finds new home downtown
Emily Farrer, personal designing consultant at Nins Custom Creations, poses with a pair of her favorite custom designed tumblers. The...
Feb 20, 20212 min read
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