Fort Madison Partners is the umbrella group bringing together the other organizations which include the Chamber of Commerce, Main Street, Economic Development, Southeast Iowa Regional River Corporation (SIRRC) and the marketing & advertising efforts to visitors to our city.
Chamber of Commerce: The Fort Madison Area Chamber of Commerce is organized to create a better understanding and appreciation of the importance of competitive enterprise. Additionally, the Chamber is responsible for promoting the economic health of Fort Madison by supporting the business community as directed by our membership.
Fort Madison Main Street’s mission is to enhance, beautify, and revitalize the downtown district within district borders through use of volunteer and local efforts as well as state and federal monetary and professional assistance, with a focus to improve the historical and economic health of all public and private structures within the district.
Fort Madison Economic Development Corporation (FMEDC) is to retain, stimulate and facilitate targeted high-wage, high growth business investments that will create quality employment opportunities, diversity and grow the economic base of the area. Enhance the quality of place by taking a supporting role in commercial, residential and tourism development.
Southeast Iowa Regional Riverboat Commission (SIRRC) is the nonprofit sponsor of the license for Catfish Bend Casino. Funds received from Catfish Bend Casino are directly dispersed by SIRCC to area governments.