Check out the participating retailers on Downtown Burlington Iowa Facebook Page and come see what's new Downtown!

Downtown Burlington is seeing a boom in projects. TIGER Project work continues on the riverfront and resuming on the 800 block of Jefferson and on Main Street. Tama Too is going up quickly on the 300 block of Jefferson Street. Churchill building is almost complete and getting ready to open as residential and commercial space. Merge Urban Development Group is ready to start building on 3rd Street. The 700 block of Jefferson Street is undergoing exciting renovations. There are many upper story renovations happening and commercial space being created throughout the Downtown District.

Although you may not be able to park in front of your favorite business when construction work is on that block, remember that there is parking on the side streets and in the city lots. In most cases, you can park less than a block away and walk to support the small businesses.

With all of these projects happening in the Downtown District, remember, "We Are Open For Business". Come down and see the progress in front of your eyes! Stroll, shop, eat, drink and enjoy the Downtown!

Follow the most recent TIGER Project updates at:

burlingtoniowa.org

Downtown Partners, Inc. would not be able to achieve any of it's success without the amazing volunteers that attend board meetings, serve on committees, help set up for events in rain, snow and heat and show-up to make a difference in the Downtown.

Thank you to ALL that make the Downtown such a vibrant place!

our piece of earth. More details to come.

at 319-753-8131 or Amy Moyner at 319-208-0056 and follow the Facebook page Keep Burlington Beautiful.

Spring is here in Downtown Burlington and it’s time again to beautify Downtown Burlington with colorful flowers!

Contact Amy Moyner at 319-208-0056, to sign up or for more details.

Do you have a great business idea? Have you always wanted to own a business in Downtown Burlington? Is your current business planning to expand services or add a new product line? Do you have a piece of equipment you wish you could purchase for your business?

Downtown Partners, Inc. is looking for interested entrepreneurs who could use dollars to expand and grow their business idea within the Burlington Main Street district. The Open 4 Business contest, launched in 2015, is an opportunity for businesses located within a state-designated Main Street district, to compete for a chance to win up to $28,000 in grant funds to assist with a business development or expansion project that will help them grow their business. Businesses must complete an online application and submit a short video outlining their business idea and how it will benefit the local economic climate in their community. A 25% cash match is required. Businesses must have been in operation for at least 1 year to apply. The grant funds are administered by the Iowa Economic Development Authority’s Downtown Resource Center and Main Street Iowa program.

Each designated Main Street community may submit one local business applicant that could represent Burlington at the state competition to be held in Pella on August 1, 2022. These local applications are due April 8^th at 4 PM.

To apply for the Open 4 Business competition, visit GreaterBurlington.com or contact Downtown Partners

Every Thursday 4:30-7PM

May 5 - September 29

Attention Vendors:

If you are interested in being a vendor for the 2022 season, please apply here at the Jefferson Street Farmers Market page.

Follow the Jefferson Street Farmers Market Facebook page for news about the weekly market.

Vendor applications for A Very Vintage Market are now online.

Follow the A Very Vintage Market Facebook page for news about the event.

On November 10 & 11, Downtown Partners, Inc. presented a 2 day session on "Surviving Construction" to support building and business owners in the Downtown district. With support from the City of Burlington, DPI was able to host Jay Schlinsog and Robin Bostrom from Main Street Iowa to facilitate round tables, peer discussions and consultations regarding the streetscape project.

This guide can be found here: Preparing for Construction

Follow the most recent updates at:

burlingtoniowa.org

For more information please contact Amy Moyner at amoyner@greaterburlington.com or 319-208-0056.

Annually, participants of Greater Burlington Leadership are tasked with working as a group to provide a project that will improve the community and make an impact on others, while learning to work as a team, broaden their network, delegate, manage conflict, and speak in public.

Members of the 2021 - 2022 Burlington Leadership Class are excited to announce their group project! They will be raising money for a ‘Welcome to Burlington’ historic mural. The theme is, "Embracing Our Past While Painting Our Future".

Public art helps bring culture and a vibrant welcome to the community. The mural will be located on the side of a building on Court Street, between Main and Front Streets.

Craig Jacoba has been selected to be the muralist on this project. Craig's work can be seen all around the community. He's done work at the pediatric unit at Southeast Iowa Regional Medical Center, CNH and the YMCA.

This art will be a catalyst for more art in the community and an attraction to welcome tourists into Greater Burlington.

To stay up-to-date on the Leadership's Class Project, visit the Facebook page Greater Burlington Leadership.

Jefferson Street Cruise nights return April 16!

Grant opportunities are available from many different sources. One source is through the CDBG-CV grant which uses the federal CARES Act funding. Iowa Economic Development Authority is using these funds to award projects for:

If you are interested in more information regarding these grants, please visit iowaeda.com or contact Amy Moyner at 319-208-0056.

The Port of Burlington Welcome Center is open; Sunday – Saturday 10 AM – 4 PM. The store is also available online. Items may be picked up on site or shipped to any destination in the U.S. Follow the Port of Burlington Welcome Center on Facebook to stay in the know of when new products are added.

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"Downtown Partners, Inc. is a volunteer-driven Main Street Program established to preserve and revitalize downtown Burlington while improving the quality of life for the community."