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Facade Improvement-Red's Barber Shop Building

Facade Improvement-Red's Barber Shop Building

Shopping at Open Air Markets on Mural Dedication Day

Ray & Sarah Ott Stroll the Open Air Market after Mural Dedication

Truman's Ridge Performs at Mural Dedication

Truman's Ridge entertained before and after Mural Dedication

Actor Billy Beach at Mural Dedication

Actor Billy Beach at Mural Dedication

Open Air Market - May 2010

Open Air Market - May 2010

Open Air Market - May 2010

Open Air Market - May 2010

Main Street Park - Trash Can by Doty Concrete

Refuse Container from Doty Concrete installed by volunteers

Dollar General Building Painting

Dollar General Building Painting

Installation of New Lincoln Byway Mural

Installation of new Lincoln Byway mural on wall of Genoa Public Library.  Click on photo to read more.

Evelyn Cooley of Wild Thyme Herb Garden and Scholarship Candidates

Evelyn Cooley of Wild Thyme Herb Garden hangs poster of students vying for $1,000 scholarshipl.  Click on photo to read more.

 

Learning to skate starts with...

Learning to skate starts with...

Enjoying Genoa's Community Ice Rink

Enjoying the Ice

Nick McDonald was among the volunteers expanding the frame of the bigger and better Community Ice Rink.

Nick McDonald was among the volunteers expanding the frame of the bigger and better Community Ice Rink.

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Click on photo above to read about the new Main Street Park in The Daily Chrnoicle

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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.

Open Air Market Special Edition this Saturday, July 31Special

Open Air Market

Saturday, July 31

9 a.m. -2 p.m.

While some vendors set up last Saturday despite the weather, all have been invited to return this Saturday, July 31. 

Come shop for fresh vegetalbles, plants, food by South Moon Barbeque, flea market items and much, much more!!!

Click here for details

To join them to sell your wares, call 815-784-6961. 

Thanks to our Market Sponsors! 

We appreciate their support!

The National Bank & Trust Company logo         S&A Maintenance Services Inc. logo

Unlimited Performance Logo    

Kish Health Family & Specialty Care logo

            

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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 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.

Downtown Genoa is a premiere destination shopping district and a place for social gatherings. Visit the shops and restaurants, including a Victorian tea room and an award-winning winery. 

Today Genoa's Main Street retains its rural charm with buildings dating back to the early 1800s. Genoa history can be explored at the Kishwaukee Valley Heritage Museum housed in the old Milwaukee Railroad depot.

Explore Russell Woods Forest Preserve, which offers a nature center, fishing, canoeing and winter sports such as cross-country skiing and sledding.

The Oak Club, a premier 18-hole, par-71 golf course, is located one mile south of Genoa. It features rolling topography with the Kishwaukee River winding through the course.

NOW AVAILABLE!!!

A great gift!! Images of America - Genoa & Kingston 175 Years

ings/Events

A great gift!!

Images of America

  Genoa & Kingston 175 Years.  

Now available at

> Cattywampus/MCR Framing

> Poppy Seed Primitives

> Victoria's Crossing

> Wild Thyme Herb Garden

Compiled and edited by Denise Moran Published by Arcadia Publishing

Genoa Main Street Welcomes....

Genoa Main Street Welcomes Dan and Matt Harrollr as the new owners of lthe former Genoa Pizza.  Watch for new signing and other changes as it becomes Joe's Pub and Pizza

Perfect Fit has moved to its new home at 511 West Main Street as part of the Genoa Springboard.  Watch for new signing, but same great alterations, tailoring and dry cleaning

Look and see who are 2010 members.....

 

Meetings/Events

Our Office hours are

9 a.m. - 3 p.m.

Tuesday through Friday 

Closed Monday

July 2010

July 5 -- Office Closed in Observance of Independence Day

July 6 -- 9:00 a.m. -- Membership & Development Committee Meeting

July 7 -- 9:00 a.m. -- Board of Directors Meeting

July 8-9 -- Office Closed

July 15 -- 8:45 a.m. -- Merchants & Busniesses Breakfast Meeting at Genoa Cafe

July 22 -- Noon - Executive Board Meeting

July 24 -- 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. -- Open Air Market, Muncipal Parking Lot

July 24 -- 7:00 p.m. -- Dinner Before the Movie featuring South Moon Barbeque, hot dogs, etc., Municipal Parking Lot

July 24 -- 8:30 p.m. -- Hotel for Dogs/Movie on Main Street in Muncipal Park Lot. 

July 25 -- Genoa 175th Anniversary Celebration Community Wide Picnic at Citizens Park on Kishwaukee River and Park Avenue. 

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Come Spend a Day in Genoa

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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.

Find out more...

Come Canoe the Kishwaukee

Canoeing the Kishwaukee River

We have the canoes, paddles and vests thanks to a greening grant from the State of Illinois and the cooperation of the Genoa Park District.   

Put in on Baseline Road south of Genoa and paddle north along the wood banks of the Knute Oleson, Jr. Forest Preserve, The Oak Club of Genoa golf course, Russell Woods Forest Preserve and finally to the take out point in Citziens Park in Genoa, at Route 72. 

For more information, contact the Genoa Park District at 815-784-5612. 

 

Visit New Lincoln Highway Interpretive Mural

Completed Lincoln Byway mural.  Click here for details.

Completed Lincoln Byway Good Roads mural.on west wall of Genoa Public Library ....

NEWS OF NOTE.....

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2010 Partnership List

Growing...

Thank You to our donors and sponsors.... 

We encourge you to shop their businesses and say thanks to them and our non-business sponsors.  Plus, add your name to the list.  Just lick on the donate button.

Open Air Markets Are Here!

Reserve Your Space Now!

Open Air Markets offer sellers and buyers great opportunities!

Summer means time to visit

Open Air Markets

Next Market -- July 24

Read about markets in press release.

Reserving a space is simple. 

1.  Read the letter of invitation.

2 Complete the Vendor Agreement and send it to us by snail mail with your check, or pay on-line.  

To pay on-line, click on the Donate Button below. 

Click here for Back Roads Tractor Run Registration Form

Reserve your space now for

September 25, 2010

Back Roads Tractor Run

Click on the Tractor Button Above

 

MOVIES ON MAIN STREET

August 28, 2010

        Click for more information on movie          

    Click on Poster

for more information

Thanks to our sponsors

 Kish Health Family & Specialty Care logo      Resource Bank logo

Unlimited Performance Logo  

 South Moon Barbeque-It is what it is, it's gone when it's gone! 

OPEN AIR MARKETS

Click for more information on Open Air Markets        Click for vendor information invitation

May 22, June 26, July 24, August 28, September 25, October 23

Sponsored by...

The National Bank & Trust Company logo                  S&A Maintenance Services Inc. logo

Unlimited Performance Logo     Kish Health Family & Specialty Care logo

            

'Springboard" to Helps New Businesses

Read about it in

Invironments magazine

Click here!!!.

Article begins on page 62....

If you are ready to start a business, Genoa Main Street has an opportunity for you. The organization is taking applications for sports in its new buiness incubator, Genoa Springboard. 

Click here to read Daily Chronicle Editorial

Click here to read press release. 

 
 
 

'09 Report, '10 Action Plan Available

Genoa Main Street, Inc's. 2009 Annual Report and 2010 Action Plan outlining our accomplishments and plans for the downtown business district are available in our office. You also may view or download a copy of the 2009 Annual Report to Partners & Volunteers and 2010 Action Plan.

 

Donate to Genoa Main Street

GMS Wins State Awards

Genoa Main Street Wins State Awards

Genoa Main Street, Inc. won awards in the Membership & Development and Design categories at the 2008 Lt. Governor’s Awards for Excellence in Downtown Revitalization at the 15th annual Illinois Main Street Conference. 

On hand to accept the awards were (from left) Leslie Sanderson, treasurer; Gene Bradford, director and Membership & Development chair, Arlene Erickson, secretary; Mim Evans, executive director; Pattie Marx, president, and Gordon Jones, vice president. Also attending the conference was Jim Wilson, director and Economic Restructuring chair. 

 

Genoa, Govenor Meet in Springfield

Meeting with Govenor at Illinois Main Street Day at Capitol

During Main Street Day at the Illinois Capitol, Governor Pat Quinn visited the Genoa Main Street, Inc. display and visited with volunteers Gene Bradford (left) and Gordon Jones.  It was the largest Main Street Day rally in event history.  Click here for details. 

 


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