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Waverly Chamber and Main Street reports fundraising win and downtown projects; seeks more small‑business supports
Summary
Chelsea Peterson told the City of Waverly council the Chamber and Main Street raised $10,000 at its Bines & Steins fundraiser, secured a $100,000 challenge grant for 123 East Bremer and is planning expanded small‑business preparedness and a paid marketing push in 2026. A $30,000 Rural Iowa Initiative grant application was not successful.
Chelsea Peterson, executive director of Waverly Chamber and Main Street, told the City of Waverly council at a Nov. 24 study session that the organization met several fundraising and program milestones and is planning initiatives to support downtown businesses.
"We hosted a SBDC emergency preparedness workshop for small business owners," Peterson said, adding the Chamber plans a longer, four‑hour workshop in 2026 so owners can leave with a completed emergency plan. She told the council the Chamber hosted a Bines & Steins fundraiser this fall that "met our goal of $10,000," and that…
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