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Friday, April 27 is Red Hat Day in Genoa. Join the Parade

Red Hats marched thru downtown Genoa on April 27

Spring means the return of Open Air Markets on

May 26

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

Volunteers completed the final take down of the ice rink in just an hour. Thanks all these guys and gals....

Pat Barger was awarded this year's Genoa Main Street, Inc. Spark Plug Award.

Volunteer Pat Barger received this year's Genoa Main Street Spark Plug Award for her leadership and enthusiasm in making the 2010 Quilt & Needle Arts Walk a success.

Linda Underwood has joined the Genoa Main Street board of directors

Linda Underwood, volunteer and member of the Springboard Task Force, was elected to the Board of Directors to fill out the term of Jim Wilson. Linda also chairs the Economic Restructuring Committee.

Jim Wilson honored by Genoa Main Street, Inc. for service.

Jim Wilson, formerly of Edward Jones and now with Visiting Angels of Sycamore, was honored by Genoa Main Street at its Annual Recognition Dinner for his service as a Director from 2005 to 2011.

Camera Captures Downtown Genoa Happenings

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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 infomation about Genoa...

START YOUR OWN BUSINESS!!!

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

Genoa Main Street's Small Business Incubator , Springboard2, is open in its new location at 113 North Genoa Street.. Its second tenant -- North Pines Climate Control, joins Beacon Counseling. You can be the next one!

For more information on Springboard2, click on the links below:

Press Release-Beacon Counseling Moves In

Press Release-Accepting Applications

Application (Printable)

Brochure (Printable)

Genoa Springboard -- The Story

Downloadable PowerPoint in PDF

Meetings/Events

New Extended Office Hours are

9 a.m. - 3 p.m.

Monday through Friday

May 2012

May 2 -- 8:30 a.m. -- Board of Directors Meeting

May 15 -- 10:00 a.m. -- Polls Close for Char Miller Genoa Main Street High School Scholarships

May 15 -- 12:30 p.m. -- Promotion Committee Meeting

May 16 -- Scholarships Announced at Genoa-Kingston High School Graduation Ceremonies

May 26 -- 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. First Open Air Market of the 2012 Season at Municipal Parking Lot with more than 30 vendors.

May 26 -- 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. -- Quilts of Valor by Genoa area volunteers are display at Open Air Market.

May 27/28 -- Quilts of Valor on display at Genoa Veterans Home during balance of Memorial Day Weekend.

Genoa Wins Awards for Excellence

Genoa Main Street won two Awards for Excellence in Downtown Revitalization

PRIDE SHOWS – Genoa Main Street attendees at the 2011 Illinois Main Street Conference are shown with the two Awards for Excellence in Downtown Revitalization received by the organization, From left are: Gordon Jones, vice president; Mim Evans, executive director; David Glaum, director; Diane Helland, chair, Design; and Gene Bradford, director and chair, Promotion. The awards recognized Genoa’s Community Ice Rink and Springboard – Small Business for their role in furthering the organization’s mission of promoting and preserving downtown Genoa.

For details on the Illinois Main Street Conference, click here.

To read the press release, click here.

Main Street Accomplishments, Plans.

2011

Annual

Report

Click here to view complete report, or print a copy

CHAR MILLER MAIN STREET SCHOLARSHIP NEWS

WINNERS ANNOUNCED AT

G-K GRADUATION MAY 16


Click on poster to enlarge and to view all candidates and voting locations.

News you can use in On The Corner for fun and more

New On The Corner Online
The spring issue of On The Corner features news on what is happening downtown from movies to new business opportunities to how you can make a difference in your town by volunteering your time, talents or with a donation.

NOW ARRIVING -- STUDENTS ENVISION AMTRAK STATION

Amtrak service to Genoa lets students design new station....

In an AIA competition recently G-K students sat down at their computers and created their own designs for an Amtrak station in Genoa.

The work of 40 plus students is now on display in downtown windows. For more information, click on this link and also see the kisok at the corner of Main & Emmett Streets.

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PUT YOUR BUSINESS IN THE SPOT LIGHT !!

Click here

to learn about this great

promotional opportuntiy

for your business or

organization!

Open Air Markets Return for 7th Season

Reserve Your Space Now

6 Great Saturdays

Click here for information, application and map of market spaces

Thanks to our 2012 Year-Long and Open Air Market Sponsors for their support

GOT WEDDINGS -- USE GIFT CARDS

June 10 is Deadline for ordering Gift Cards and supporting Genoa Main Street. A great idea for wedding gifts. "DOLLARS FOR DOWNTOWN" MAKES SHOPPING EASY 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.

Downtown Accessibility Guide Offered

A new downtown guide is available thanks to Genoa Main Street and members of the Design committee.

Click here for the press release, and here to view a copy of the guide.

Come Spend a Day in Genoa

Shoppers o Genoa's Main Street

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.