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Mission Statement:

Empowering our community through vibrant and inclusive experiences, Fairfield Iowa Main Street is dedicated to fostering a thriving, sustainable, and diverse downtown. We are committed to preserving our historic charm while embracing innovation, collaboration, and creativity. By nurturing a welcoming environment that celebrates local businesses, arts, culture, and heritage, we aim to enhance the quality of life for residents and visitors alike, ensuring Fairfield remains a dynamic destination for generations to come.

Value Statement:

Fairfield Iowa enhances the quality of life for residents and visitors by being a thriving, sustainable, and diverse downtown with historic charm while also embracing innovation, collaboration, creativity through business, arts, culture and heritage.

Core Values:

1. Community Engagement: We prioritize active involvement and collaboration with residents, businesses, and stakeholders to shape the future of our downtown.

2. Integrity: We uphold the highest standards of honesty, transparency, and ethical behavior in all our endeavors.
3. Diversity and Inclusion: We embrace and celebrate the rich diversity of our community, fostering an inclusive environment where everyone feels valued and respected.
4. Innovation: We encourage creativity, forward thinking, and adaptive solutions to meet the evolving needs of our downtown and its constituents.
5. Preservation: We are dedicated to preserving the historic character and unique charm of Fairfield's downtown while embracing thoughtful revitalization efforts.
6. Economic Vitality: We are committed to promoting economic growth, sustainability, and prosperity for local businesses, entrepreneurs, and stakeholders.
7. Quality of Life: We strive to enhance the overall quality of life for residents and visitors by providing access to vibrant cultural experiences, recreational opportunities, and essential services.
8. Environmental Stewardship: We advocate for responsible environmental practices and sustainability initiatives that contribute to the health and resilience of our community and planet.

These values guide our actions and decisions as we work towards our mission of creating a vibrant and inclusive downtown Fairfield.

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Big News for Fairfield — Let’s Talk About Main Street

Something exciting is in the works, and it’s going to be a game-changer for our downtown and the entire Fairfield community: Main Street Fairfield is coming!

This isn’t about replacing the great momentum we already have — it’s about building on it. Main Street Fairfield will work alongside our incredible partners: the Fairfield Area Chamber of Commerce , Grow Fairfield Economic Development Association , Visit Fairfield , and the City of Fairfield, Iowa Government . Together, we’re doubling down on revitalization efforts where they matter most — our downtown.

So, what sets Main Street Fairfield apart?

• It’s laser-focused on downtown transformation

• It brings in the nationally recognized Main Street Four-Point Approach™

• It opens doors to exclusive state and national funding

• It develops property-by-property action plans for revitalization

• It mobilizes community volunteers and local champions

• It leads targeted small business recruitment and support

• It coordinates a unified Downtown Master Calendar and rolls out creative programs like alley activations and seasonal displays

Main Street Fairfield isn’t just a title — it’s a movement. One designed to bring new energy, investment, and life to the heart of our city — creating a ripple effect that benefits every corner of our community.

We’re just getting started. Get ready to be inspired. Get ready to get involved.

How Main Street Benefits Everyone

A thriving downtown benefits ALL of Fairfield! Even if you don’t own a downtown business, a strong Main Street creates:

More visitors = More customers for ALL businesses

Higher property values = A stronger local economy

A vibrant community = A place we’re all proud to call home

Your pledge today is an investment in Fairfield’s future! A commitment over 3-5 years makes the biggest impact.

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