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Make your impact felt on Main Street. “We wanted to give access to the outdoors for everyone who is stuck at home, unable or weary of traveling, and who are just missing the sights and sounds of nature,” stated Michael Anderson, owner of Broken Paddle Guiding Company in downtown Wabasha, “With the support and full encouragement from the Rethos Support Fund we are able to make that happen.” Broken Paddle Guiding Company takes great pride in making the Mississippi River and its backwaters accessible to paddlers, and wanted to find a way to make that happen despite the stay-at-home order. Their answer? Live streaming and recording paddling trips for folks to view at home. Give to the Rethos Main Street Support Fund today to help local businesses! Give Today
Wabasha Main Street 2020 1) Using Rethos project funds $4000.00 (which we receive annually) to give Support Funding to 6 Wabasha Main Street businesses to help reopen during Covid. 2) Continuing and expanding Adopt a Planter seasonally - we are at 28 planters now with individual businesses investing $225.00 annually to keep downtown looking good. We added 2 new ones this year so those investors spend $750 the first year= total downtown investment is annually is $6300.00 for maintenance. This is a City and Wabasha Main Street Partnership. 3) WMS gave $1400.00 to new drinking fountain at Heritage Park from our operating funds. We feel we should always try to do a partnership with city as we receive e operating support dollars from you. Rest of city support went to state and national dues - $2850.00. We get that back tenfold in resources, trainings and Project support funds, Artist on Main funds, and into 2021 Building support funds. We did Bike Share Partnership year 1 and 2. 4) WMS is in our 2nd year of Artist on Main and have $10,000 for this year’s program. We have awarded $7000.00 to 7 artists whose programs are midway through our season. [...]
Wabasha Main Street has awarded 7 local artists to receive project funding up to $7,500. Additional funds will be spent on local projects and promotions from July thru November in our Main Street District. The goal of this second year is to create “safe art” and to incorporate our theme Sounds and Movements of the Mississippi River. Sounds and Movements of the Mississippi River was designed to gather momentum from year one Perspective Initiative of telling your story to inviting artists to get in touch with the influences of nature while creating arts activates and installations using sounds and movements that inspire them. These 7 artists have attended the mandatory virtual creative place making workshop and /or study hall and meet the guidelines of eligibility of living or working within the 20 mile radius of Wabasha. These awarded artists will produce creative works of art that will incorporate sound ( music, words, expressions) and movements )performances ( live or virtually )or live streamed in the next few months. Wabasha’s Artists on Main Initiative felt that art can be created uniquely and safely during COVID 19 and wanted to continue rather than cancel our program. Art is healing; we will [...]
The fireworks display is set for Saturday at dusk on July 4th from Malone Park. Social distancing among spectators is encouraged. The committee is currently short in funds due to the effect if the COVID-19 shutdown from long time sponsors. Any business or individual that would like to make a donation this year can contact Paul Flicek at (651) 565-4505 or (651) 565-2160 Any contribution large or small would be appreciated
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Criteria for Rethos Main Streets Support Fund The Rethos Main Streets Support Fund is a newly formed initiative in partnership with local designated Main Street programs to support small businesses located within Main Street districts during the COVID-19 pandemic. Funds ranging from $500 to $1,000 are available for projects that will assist local businesses to operate through or reopen quickly following the COVID- 19 pandemic. Projects may be collaborative with other businesses and organizations in your community. Eligible Projects: Marketing, customer and community engagement and relations, unique business specific reopening events, operational upgrades (including technology, online stores, etc.), physical space updates (signs, displays, paint/construction supplies), your time to complete the project. Ineligible Expenses: Rent, mortgage payments, utility expenses, inventory costs, or other similar expenses that occur in the ordinary course of business. These funds are not for personal expenses (groceries, healthcare, etc.). Deadline: Applications are due by 12 p.m. on Wednesday, April 15. Fund award announcements will be made on Monday, April 20. Criteria for Applicants: Have fewer than 20 employees (combination of part and full time) Must be a brick and mortar business (but may be 501c3) Business may rent or own space Demonstrate sustainability: how will the [...]
Looking for ways to enjoy the outdoors in the Wabasha community. If so, you should check out the interactive "Wabasha — An Active Living River Town" website. This site features Wabasha's history, growth, outdoor adventures, family activities, lodging, dining, and so much more! Visit The Website Now!
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Wabasha Main Street is excited to be a part of Rethos Places Reimagined! Both Artist on Main Street and the H.H Jewell Building are featured in the magazine. Read the full articles on pg. 10 and pg. 34. View "Places Reimagined" PDF
