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Camera Captures 2013 Downtown Genoa Happenings

City workers have been busy (above) planting trees, hanging flower basket (below) and more to soften the downtown streetscape and make it more attractive to residents and visitors. Come downtown and see what else they have done...

Springboard2 tenant Chad Poegel of Crown Exteritors (rught) gets business tips from Marcelo Alvarez from the Small Business Development Center at Waubonsee Community College. The visit was hosted by Genoa Main Street.

Genoa Main Street's 5th Annual Red Hat Day attracted dozens of Red Hat Society members from a 50-mile radius to downtown for a day of fun, food and shopping,.

Genoa Main Street volunteers (from left) Charlene Engelsen, Kay Baker and Carol Cleveland tally votes for Char Miller/Genoa Main Street scholarship candidates.

With help of volunteers, ice rink liner and framing heads for storage until December.

Beach Party meant a chance for kids to play in the sand..

Beach Party also was the chance to enjoy shopping, food and mroe...

Chocolate Walk 2013 featured 19 downtown Genoa shops and businesses offering treats...

Janet O'Neill (left) was the winner of the 2013 Quilt Raffle benefiting Genoa Main Street. At right is Quilt Walk Volunteer Coordinator Pat Barger.

Linda Brodine (right) entertains at Genoa Public Library with Quilt Stories.

Quilt flags lined Main Street welcoming Quilt Walk participants.

Nancy Baker (left) describes her art quilts at a special presentation.

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Sherry Frankenbach (right) reacts with surprise to being named Genoa Main Street 2012 Spark Plug Award winner for her volunteer efforts during the year. At left is Executive Director Mim Evans.

Volunteers and Sponsors filled Joe's Pizza & Pub for Genoa Main Street's 2012 Appreciation Dinner and Awards Program

2012 Events....

Volunteers completed the final take down of the ice rink in just and hour....

North Pines Climate Control held its Grand Opening and Ribbon Cutting with the help of Ambassadors from Genoa Area Chamber of Commerce

Honey, fresh baked breads and cheese were a big hit at all the markets

Markets also were a great fund raiser for local organizations holding bake sales

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Truman's Ridge Performs at Mural Dedication

Our Thanks to Citizens First National Bank for their generosity since 1996 in providing office space for Genoa Main Street, Inc.

Welcome to

Genoa Main Street

Old Genoa Main Street

Genoa is an award winning Illinois Main Street Community located in the heart of the historic and scenic Kishwaukee River Valley. We are at approximately the midpoint on the historic Chicago to Galena Stagecoach Trail. Located 60 miles west of Chicago on State Route 72, Genoa is the gateway to scenic northwest Illinois.

Click here for more information about Genoa...

QUARTER CRAZE FUNDRAISER SET

New Mayor, Clerk, Aldermen Sworn In

Swearing ceremonies for new Mayor, City Clerk and Alderman

At formal ceremonies April 26, swearing in was held for new City of Genoa Mayor Mark Vicary, City Clerk Wendy Shaneen, incoming Ward 4 Alderman Katie Lang and reelected Ward 1 Alderman Glennis Carrol; Ward 2 Alderman Laurie Curley, and Ward 3 Alderman JoAnn Watson. Outgoing Mayor Todd Walker was recognized for his 12 years of leadership and dedication to the community. City Council meetings are held the 1st and 3rd Tuesdays at 6:30 p.m. and Committee of the Whole meetings of held the 1st Monday at 6:30 p.m. Check the City Web site at http://www.genoa-il.com/meetings_agendas/ for possible changes.

"We Can" Cans Available at Genoa Main Street!

Got loose change?

Let us put it to work!

Stop at the Genoa Main Street office on the top floor of Heartland Bank downtown and pick up one of these handy cans.

Fill it up and return it.

You could earn an Open Air Market Lunch, votes for your favorite Char Miller Genoa Main Street Scholarship Candidate or the great feeling you are helping Genoa Main Street.

SPRINGBOARD2 WELCOMES CROWN EXTERIORS

Ribbon-Cutting Ceremonies were held by the Genoa Area Chamber of Commerce on April 23 to welcome Crown Exteriors to Genoa. Located at 113-D North Genoa Street, the former home-based business is the fourth tenant, joining J/Studio/Zumba Fitness, North Pines Climate Control and Beacon Counseling in Genoa Main Street's Small Business Incubator , Springboard2. From left are Mayor-elect Mark Vicary, Genoa Main Street Executive Director Mim Evans and Crown Exteriors President Chad Poegel. Also participating were Chamber President Doug Guard of Book of Numbers, and Kristie Mulso, Chamber Executive Director.

We invite you to patronize these newest Genoa businesses.

J'Studio/Zumba Fitness is expanding into Springboard2 at 113 North Genoa Street

Genoa Main Street, Inc. Welcomes Becon Counseling, Springboard's first tenant.

UPCOMING MEETINGS & EVENTS

NOTE: Summer Office Hours are now:

Monday -- Closed

Tuesday -- 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Wednesday -- 9 a.m. to Noon

Thursday -- Closed

Friday -- 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Saturday & Sunday -- Closed

(These hours are subject to change. Please call ahead to schedule meetings) Our offices are on the 2nd floor of Heartland Bank and Trust Company.)

May 2013

May 1 -- 8:35 am -- Board of Directors Meeting

May 7 -- 10:30 am -- Promotion Meeting

May 22 --6:00 pm -- Quarter Craze at Genoa Veterans Home

May 23 -- 8:45 am to 10:00 pm -- Merchants & Businesses Meeting @ Genoa Cafe

May 25 -- 9:00 am to 3:00 pm -- Open Air Market/ Muncipal Parking Lot

May 31-- 9:00 am -- Executive Committee Meeting

DOWNTOWN BUILDINGS HAVE FRESH LOOK

Several downtown Main Street buildings have a fresh look thanks to building owners, including Curt and Jim Hill (Hill's Tap), Mike Parsons (rear of ESII), Bill Berning (Corner Grill & Speciality Gifts), Jamie Ullmark (American Family Insurance and Image Monuments) Tim Briscoe (Crumpet’s Tea Room), Bob Briscoe (Cutters & Co. Family Hair Salon), and Dick Kearney (former AT Cyber location).

SPRINGBOARD2 IS FULL......

Start your own business in Genoa Main Street's Springboard2.

Application (Printable)

Brochure (Printable)

Genoa Springboard -- The Story

Downloadable PowerPoint in PDF

SPRING ON THE CORNER AVAILABLE ON LINE!

The Spring 2013 issue of On The Corner features news on what is happening downtown from events to streetscape building improvements to volunteers in action and more.

AND THE $1,000 SCHOLALRSHIP GOES TO

Charlie Koeppen

Wins the

$1,000

Char Miller

Main Street Scholarship

GMS NAMES NEW OFFICERS

Underwood, Bradford, Frankenbach and Spier

Named to Lead

Genoa Main Street

for 2013!

Click for Details

1st OPEN AIR MARKET IS MAY 25

Reserve Your Space Now.

Click here for details and reservation form!

DOWNTOWN NEWS!!

March

Downtown

News Flash

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GIFT CARDS OFFER GREAT GIVING OPTIONS

Give as gifts or use them yourself.....

Proceeds benefit Genoa Main Street and downtown improvements!

Deadline for orders is June 10, 2013

"DOLLARS FOR DOWNTOWN"

MAKES SHOPPING EASY

Click here for order form

Genoa Main Street is now your headquarters for buying

Gift Cards while helping fund downtown improvements.

Shop Local -- Genoa Merchants Added

Select from more than 200 stores, services, dining establishments and more, including travel. Use them yourself or give them as gifts to family, friends and others.

For order form and instructions

Click here

Print and deliver or mail to the Genoa Main Street, Inc. at 327 West Main Street, Genoa, IL 60135. Make checks payable to Genoa Main Street.

See form for information on payment by credit card.

For more information, call 815-784-6961

between 9 a.m. and 2 p.m. Monday through Friday.

Forms also are available at the Main Street office in

Citizens First National Bank.

Orders must be received by 10 a.m. on the 10th of each month. Cards should be available for pick up within five working days.

Call 815-784-6961 for more information.

2012 ANNUAL REPORT ONLINE

2012

Annual Report

Click here to view complete report, or print a copy

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DOWNTOWN ACCESSIBILITY GUIDE AVAILABLE

Genoa Main Street in cooperation with downtown businesses has developed and accessibility guide for those with special needs to when visiting downtown. Click here for the press release, and here to view a copy of the guide.

COME SPEND THE DAY WITH US IN GENOA

Enjoy a day of dining, golfing or shopping with friends. Or take some time to discover the rich history of Genoa by visiting the museum. Join us in one of our community events or celebrations. There is always something exciting to do in Genoa.

VOLUNTEERS HELP MAKE US WINNERS!!!

Genoa was one of 12 communities to receive Lt. Governor's Awards for Downtown Revitalization at the 2012 Illinois Main Street Conference in downstate Quincy.

From left is Gordon Jones, President of Genoa Main Street; Mim Evans, Executive Director, and Christina Rogers, Illinois Main Street Coordinator.

Genoa Main Street, Inc. came home a winner from this year's Award for Excellence in Downtown Revitalization ceremonies in Quincy, Illinois. It is the 12th year that the group has received statewide recognition for its successes in promoting and preserving downtown Genoa.

The award was presented at the Illinois Main Street Conference in Quincy. The three-day event featured presentations and seminars to help Illinois Main Street Communities carry out their four-point revitalization efforts through Organization, Promotion, Design and Economic Restructuring.