Get Full Government Meeting Transcripts, Videos, & Alerts Forever!
Elgin Main Street board says downtown saw business growth, $2.88 million investment and record Hawkeye festival sponsorships
Summary
The Elgin Main Street Board reported a net gain of seven downtown businesses in 2024, roughly $2.88 million in public and private investment for the year, and a record $61,000 in Hawkeye Festival sponsorships; volunteers logged about 725.5 recorded hours, including more than 500 for the festival alone.
Representatives of the Elgin Main Street Board presented their annual report to the Elgin City Council, highlighting business growth, volunteer contributions and event successes for 2024.
Krista Marks, Main Street Board president, told the council the board is a preservation-based economic development program and that the 2024 reaccreditation cycle placed their program among a smaller subset of Texas cities that…
Already have an account? Log in
Subscribe to keep reading
Unlock the rest of this article — and every article on Citizen Portal.
- Unlimited articles
- AI-powered breakdowns of topics, speakers, decisions, and budgets
- Instant alerts when your location has a new meeting
- Follow topics and more locations
- 1,000 AI Insights / month, plus AI Chat
