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Above & Below: Installation of the Community Ice Rink by volunteers is complete. Now it is up to Mother Nature to provide the proper weather for ice. 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, 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, 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. Lincoln Highway Traveling Exhibit panels are assembled by volunteers Mike Ross and Dick Secrest. During February and March of 2011, the exhibit was on display at eight different locations in Genoa. More than 100 one-of-a-kind tea cups and mugs filled with pincushions all handmade by Dorothy Laing (above center) were given away as gifts during Genoa’s Quilt & Needle Arts Walk January 24-29, 2011. Daniel Souvigny (above) and Hanna & Craig Mathey (below) entertained guests during Main Street's "Jazz in the Woods" 2010fundraiser.
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.

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New Genoa Springboard Announced

Genoa's Springboard2 Acceptiing Applications for New Tenants

Genoa Main Street's Small Business Incubator Prepares to Open Second Location For more information, click on the links below:

Press Release

Application (Printable)

Brochure (Printable)

New J'Studio Features Zumba Fitness

J'Studio Features ZUMBA Fitness

Joining the new downtown business scene is J'Studio featuring Zumba Fitness. Located at 112 North Emmett Street, by Jennifer Jimenez.

Click here for information on classes and times.

For December specials, class prcies, etc. call (815) 793-6439 or e-mail jenj.9903@gmail.com.

Found It! Adds Classes to Offerings

Found It! Gallery & Design Center

at 107 North Monroe opened November 25. The owners Lenny & Sarah French, are excited about their new shop! Stop in and look around...

Now offering Cartooning, Basic Drawing, Beginning Painting, After School Arts & Crafts and Tutoring.

Click here for more information.

Speciality Gifts Now Open!

Speciality Gifts at 133 West Main Street in downtown Genoa features items you would see at fine shops in Chicago, New York or Paris, right here in downtown Genoa at affordable prices.

Meetings/Events

New Extended Office Hours are

9 a.m. - 3 p.m.

Monday through Friday

January 2012

January 2 -- Office closed in observance of New Year's Day

January 4 -- 8:30 a.m. -- Board of Directors Meeting

January 10 -- 8:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. -- Kishwaukee "Quick Start" Class for new businesses/startups. Citizens First National Bank Conference Room. Call 815-784-6961 for more information.

January 10 -- 11:00 a.m. -- Membership & Development

January 11 -- 8:30 a.m. -- Quilt & Fiber Arts Walk planning meeting.

January 12 -- 5:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. CANCELLED

Illinois Main Street Seminar for new Main Street Program Board Members/Directors. Kishwaukee Family Medical Offices, Genoa.

Call 815-784-6961 for more information.

January 16 -- Office Closed in Observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day.

January 25 - 29 -- Quilt & Fiber Arts Walk, downtown Genoa.

January 31 -- 10:30 a.m.-- Promotion Meeting

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.

Downtown Happenings in Photos

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ICE RINK UPDATE

SKATING RINK IS OPEN

...but the surace is rough.

Please skate with care.

The rink is OPEN when the red, white

& blue pennants fly from the pole atop the large community ice rink sign.

Updated 1/26/2012

GENOA'S QUILT & FIBER ARTS WALK COMING

For printable poster - click here

For printable schedule of events - click here

NEW: Needle Workers Delight - Food, Fabrics, Fun click here

Kids' Days Events - click here

For press release and photos - click here

MAKE GMS YOUR GIFT CARD HEADQUARTERS

FEBRUARY 10 is deadline to order gift cards "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.

On The Corner On Line

Winter 2011 Issue

Now in Distribution

Click here for online copy

Read about what Main Street has planned and how you can help.

As a volunteer-based organization,we need your help to make events and projects happen!

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.