Thinking of starting or expanding a business? Do you want to renovate the beautiful and historic building you’ve always had your eye on? You’ve come to the right place! Both Fort Madison Main Street and Main Street Iowa strive to encourage economic development by utilizing a variety of layered financial resources. On the following pages, you will information relevant to your business and/or property. Most of the information available is related to loans, tax incentives and grants but you will also find further information on energy rebates offered by Alliant and MidAmerican Energy. Our local Main Street program has a close working relationship with Fort Madison Economic Development Group, Lee County Economic Development Group, the Small Business Development Center (SBDC), Southeast Iowa Regional Planning, the State Historic Preservation Office and the Iowa Department of Economic Development. If you see any programs that you have questions on, please remember that Main Street’s purpose is to assist you in exploring all of the options available.
