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Columbia City Main Street reports growth in downtown events, grants and signage
Summary
Nikki, representing the Columbia City Main Street program, told the commission the program expanded First Fridays and launched new events (flower crawl, Windows into History) backed by grants from Indiana Humanities and Indiana Landmarks, plus wayfinding signage and a business seminar; she thanked the commission for its support.
Nikki (Speaker 4), representing the Columbia City Main Street program, thanked the commission and reported an expanded slate of downtown programming this year including growth in First Fridays attendance and vendor participation, a new flower crawl, and a historic 'Windows into History' initiative funded by an Indiana Humanities and Indiana Landmarks grant that linked QR codes to Columbia City Connect and the local museum.
Nikki said the program produced wayfinding signage that highlights local businesses and community events, launched a business seminar with speakers from the local economic development corporation and state agencies, and ran a grant‑funded 'steamroller party' that brought new visitors to downtown. “It’s been a really good year, and I wanted to say thank you,” Nikki said.
Commission members responded positively and noted that the programs have helped bring people downtown. Nikki provided a packet with photos and a three‑page summary and said she will share details and pictures with staff; commissioners agreed to review the materials and consider related grant or façade requests in future meetings.
