Downtown: Where Tradition Meets Today!!! BIG NEWS!!!

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1 Sept & Oct Downtown: Where Tradition Meets Today!!! BIG NEWS!!! Upcoming Events October 7th Fall Fest Tannehill Park 12 noon 5 pm October 14th Night at the Museums 3-10 pm October 31st Trick-or-Treat Trail 4:30-6:30 pm November 4-5th Light Up Moberly Holiday Decorating November 27th Christmas Parade November 27th Small Business Saturday December 7th Living Windows Your board of directors made an exciting decision at their August meeting to purchase the building at West Reed. With help from several of our board members, Century 21, and 1stCommunity State Bank, we took ownership on Friday, September 15. The Main Street Moberly office will be moving to one of the retail spaces at street level by the end of November. The other retail space and the four apartments located on the second floor will provide an additional income source for our organization. We are excited about being in our own space, being able to participate in the revitalization of downtown and having additional funds for other projects. As you may remember, our organization received a grant from Missouri Main Street two years ago. We have learned so much and have many great new resources from around the state and country. The comment was made following our last state conference that we now feel like we know how to operate much more efficiently and professionally. This purchase was the next step in our growth! At the September meeting, we voted to sell the land at 316 West Reed to Mr & Mrs Jerry Swartz. The Swartz s approached us about buying the lot because they are the new owners of the Duval & Reid building. By having the lot next to that building, it gives them more options for revitalization. The previous owners, Mike & Terry Soendker, who had donated the lot to us earlier this year, were consulted and supported our decision. Adding to our excitement, we re happy to share that Matt & Deanne Brownfield have purchased 303 and 323 West Reed, in addition to the historic Moberly Courthouse building. The Brownfield s are researching and utilizing historic tax credits to renovate those buildings. They also own the former Commerce Bank building and the Car Wash, both located in Downtown Moberly. Opportunities abound to volunteer with Main Street Moberly especially this time of year. If you would like to add your name to our list of volunteers, just give Diane a call. Great things are happening Downtown!

2 What is Main Street Moberly? Committee Meetings Schedule Design 1st Thursday of each month Promotion & Organization 1st Monday of each month Economic Vitality 2nd Thursday of each month MSM Board 3rd Thursday of each month Main Street Moberly, Inc. is a not for profit organization dedicated to an economically strong, safe, attractive and exciting downtown. Main Street seeks to provide unified leadership to energize the business and residential life in the downtown area. The organization focuses on attracting new business and creating more jobs, which in turn has a positive effect on the growth and economic value of the entire Moberly area. Main Street Moberly was founded in 1989 and continues to be comprised of property owners, businesses, non-profit organizations, and citizens. For more information on how to become involved, please contact Main Street Moberly s office at Join us in...downtown What does each Committee do? Design - implementation of public improvements, public spaces, façade improvement, signs, parking and streetscapes. Promotion - special events, retail promotions, brochures, image development. Organization public relations, fundraising, structure and overall work planning. Economic Vitality - developing a competitive direction for the downtown area, market surveys, business recruitment and business retention activities.

3 Main Street Moberly Executive Board Members: President: Susan Hall Vice President: Doug Sharp Secretary: Rachael Grime Treasurer: Liz Sosniecki Little Dixie Regional Libraries celebrated Banned book Week during late September. During Banned Book Week, LDRL hopes to highlight the dangers of banning books and limiting access to controversial information. Fight for your right...to read! Downtown Living Windows Returns! Main Street Moberly will, once again, sponsor Downtown Moberly s, Living Windows on Thursday, December 7, 2017 from 5:30 7:30 p.m. This is the 13th year for this event and for many, its a tradition! Downtown merchants invite everyone to join us for a fun-filled, family oriented evening! Stroll Reed Street and be entertained as our windows come alive with holiday scenes. There will be carolers, bands, choirs, Christmas scenes and dancers to put you in the holiday spirit! The Altrusa organization is planning on hosting their annual Cookie Fest again this year! In addition to the stores that will be open, many of the vacant storefronts will be occupied by area groups and organizations. Santa and Mrs. Claus typically make an appearance and we re hoping to have horse drawn carriage rides! Keep the cheer here... shop local first, Thursday, December 7 th, from 5:30 7:30 p.m. Downtown Moberly, Where Tradition Meets Today! If your business will be extending hours of operation during the holidays, please update the office. We want to make sure our promotional efforts are current. Thank You!

4 Thank You, World Finance Corporation, for your donation to the Main Street Legacy Park project! We're very blessed to have Tiara, Paula and the entire World Finance staff as part of our Downtown neighborhood! Go to to make your donation today! Main Street Moberly business Stroke of Magic worked with the Moberly Community Kitchen this past month on a great fundraiser. Folks were invited to come in, paint, and money raised went directly to the Moberly Community Kitchen. Always fun and new partnerships forming in downtown Moberly!

5 On April 29 th, Bank Midwest in Moberly, Macon, and Marshall became First State Community Bank! First State Community Bank invites all existing customers and new customers to visit us at either location at 100 S. 4 th St. or at 420 N. Morley!! The Moberly Public Library recently dedicated the bench, located at the front of the building on North Fourth Street, in honor of former employee Nola Ann Johnston Goodrich. Nola worked at the Moberly Library for nearly forty years and passed away in Funds were raised for this project through private donations, the Moberly Friends of the Library, and from the library itself. Pictured are Nola s husband Jim Goodrich and Nola s sister, Mina Garrett.

6 Main Street Moberly, Inc. and the Randolph County Historical Society, are partnering to bring you the first, ever, Night at the Museums! This inaugural event will feature all six of the museum locations in Downtown Moberly with personal guided tours by local historians and enthusiasts! Begin your tour with a visit to the Randolph County Historical Museum s vast Genealogy Center, Military Exhibit, the personal collection of Ralph Gerhard and sports memorabilia. Then, head to the newest addition, the General Store, followed by the medical exhibit on the 2nd floor of the Sycamore Apartments. The Rail Road Museum, Caboose and Indiana Pullman Rail Car will also be open from 3-10:00 p.m. on Saturday, October 14. Tickets may be purchased prior to the 14th at Coach Light, Encore and the Chamber of Commerce OR they will be available at the door the day of the event at no additional charge. We are so excited for this year s history tours! You ll be pleasantly surprised with the storytelling and costumed guides eager to greet you! So much to see and learn about Moberly s past!

7 Thousands of ghosts, goblins, monsters, princesses, villains, witches, super heroes and more will take to the streets in Downtown Moberly on Tuesday, October 31st. All businesses within and surrounding the Downtown Moberly may participate by contacting Moberly Parks & Recreation directly at , ext If you are unable to physically participate, Main Street will once again be collecting treats to share at this event. Please bring your candy, stickers, fruit snacks, dollars etc. to the Main Street office by Monday, October 30, to be included. Our office hours are 8:00 am-12:00 noon Costumes are optional. Fun is expected! Annual Veteran s Parade in Downtown Moberly starting at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, November11th. Coordinated by the local VFW and Auxiliary. Reception to follow at VFW Post 2654, 1347 S. Morley Street. Call for details. The Main Street flag team will meet at the Coates St. Fire Station at 7:00 a.m. to set out the flags and again at 7:00 p.m. at City Hall to take them down.

8 Downtown: Where Tradition Meets Today 112 N. 4th Street Moberly, MO Phone: To Main Street Moberly Business Owners & Friends Like us on Facebook! Main Street Moberly, Inc. WE RE ON THE WEB December 31, 2017, is the deadline for property owners to sign their individual CID Leaseback Agreement to participate in the Tax Abatement program. Please see Shirley Olney at Moberly City Hall during normal business hours to personally sign your paperwork.