"Main Street Ottumwa is all of us"
- Fred Zesiger, Director

Filmed and Sponsored by KDTI Productions

I'm here for the:

Volunteering

What is

Main Street

Ottumwa?

Business Resources

Grow with Google Workshops

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Helping you love where you live

Design Inviting Spaces

Revitalize the Downtown

Promote Local Business

Engage the Community

Witch Way
to Main

Ottumwa's favorite downtown trunk or treat event! Sign up your business or non profit to hand out candy.

October 26, 2023

5:30pm-7:30pm

Lights of Love Memory Trees

Order a tree

Holiday Open Houses

Calling all business owners and popup vendors! Sign up for our downtown holiday shopping kickoff event!

November 17, 2023

4:00pm-7:30pm

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Upcoming Events

Thu 05 Oct
Virtual - Understanding Your Customer with the Use of Google Tools
Webinar
RSVP
Oct 05, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Webinar
As a business owner, you’ll need more than good products or services to grow your business. It’s also important to have strong customer-focused marketing strategies to reach your audience and turn them into loyal customers.
Thu 05 Oct
Virtual - Understanding Your Customer with the Use of Google Tools
Webinar
RSVP
Oct 05, 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Webinar
As a business owner, you’ll need more than good products or services to grow your business. It’s also important to have strong customer-focused marketing strategies to reach your audience and turn them into loyal customers.
Thu 26 Oct
Witch Way to Main
Downtown Ottumwa
Details
Oct 26, 5:30 PM – 5:35 PM
Downtown Ottumwa
Main Street Ottumwa will be hosting its Witch Way to Main Trunk-or-Treat in downtown Ottumwa! Families will be invited to East Main Street, where there will be music and a photo booth for everyone. If you are a business that wants to participate, go to https://www.mainstreetottumwa.com/witchway
Tue 14 Nov
Virtual - Top 10 Google Tools to Grow Your Business
Webinar
RSVP
Nov 14, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Webinar
Are you a small business owner looking to launch or grow your business? If so, you don't want to miss this live-streamed workshop during Global Entrepreneurship Week on the top 10 Google tools to help you succeed.
Tue 14 Nov
Virtual - Top 10 Google Tools to Grow Your Business
Webinar
RSVP
Nov 14, 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Webinar
Are you a small business owner looking to launch or grow your business? If so, you don't want to miss this live-streamed workshop during Global Entrepreneurship Week on the top 10 Google tools to help you succeed.
Fri 17 Nov
Holiday Open Houses
Downtown Ottumwa
Details
Nov 17, 4:00 PM – 7:30 PM
Downtown Ottumwa
Visit participating Downtown businesses on November 17, 2022 from 4:30pm to 7:30pm and kick off your local shopping for the holiday season! Pick up your BINGO card and be entered for a chance to win the grand prize! Visit www.mainstreetottumwa.com/holidayopenhouses to register your business.

3 WAYS YOU CAN HELP YOUR COMMUNITY

ATTEND AND PROMOTE

Main Street Ottumwa Promotions and Organization Committees host many events throughout the year to engage the community and bring attention to our local businesses. Add your favorites to your calendar and plan to attend so that future generations will grow up with the experience of participating in local events.

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DONATE OR SPONSOR

There are several options to help support Main Street Ottumwa financially. Your tax-deductible donation will be valuable to ensure the continued preservation, rehabilitation, and beautification of downtown Ottumwa. Sponsoring an event is a great way to get exposure for your business or organization.

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SHOP LOCAL

Reduce environmental impact, create more jobs, and invest in yourself. Studies show that money spent locally is more likely to stay local, and be spent again within the community, helping to foster the growth and economic stability of your local community.