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Batavia MainStreet Announces Innovation Grant Program
Press release about new program under "Latest News."  Grant application (Word download) available HERE.

Project Mosaic
Attention Home-based businesses and small businesses looking for affordable space...click HERE for more information about the project. Five of the twelve spaces have already been leased. Space is available at 201 Houston St. in downtown Batavia (across from Depot Museum by bicycle path). Click HERE for a floor plan of the project. The deadline to reserve space is September 1 or when spaces are all full.  Contact MainStreet at (630)761-3528 to learn more about the project or to tour the spaces.

Updated Map of Downtown Restaurants

Click HERE for a .pdf map

Ona's on the Avenue Swedish American Restaurant is now open at 3 S Batavia Ave.

Downtown Batavia Featured on "Good Morning America"
Did you miss our national debut?  If so, click this link http://abcnews.go.com/video/playerindex?id=9199251
Batavia, Illinois Voted "Best Small Town" by July, 2009 CNN Money Magazine and #56 in the country.  Click HERE to learn more why Batavia is a great place to live, work, play and invest. 

Downtown Improvement Grant Available!    
The City of Batavia has a Downtown Improvement Grant Application to assist businesses in the downtown historic district with building change of use, interior renovations and historic improvements. Click HERE to visit the City of Batavia's web site and get a grant application.

Welcome!

What's MainStreet all about? 

Batavia MainStreet Vision Statement 

Our vision is to help create a unique and vital downtown that embraces history, celebrates the arts, preserves our natural environment and promotes quality events to instill a ‘sense of place’ in our community.
Batavia MainStreet Mission Statement

The Batavia MainStreet program is a not-for-profit, community-based organization devoted to enhancing downtown Batavia’s identity as the heart of the community through dedicated volunteer efforts.

Volunteerism is at the Heart of the Organization

Every aspect of MainStreet revolves around volunteers. People are needed on the four working committees:  design, economic restructuring, organization and promotion. A board of directors comprised of business owners, property owners, residents and partner representatives serves MainStreet and is elected at the annual meeting in the spring.If you are interested in volunteering, contact the MainStreet office at (630) 761-3528.  New volunteers are ALWAYS welcome.

How Does MainStreet Create Change?

The four-point approach of the Main Street Program is a comprehensive revitalization program made up of four components. Each of these components works as a team to solve problems in the downtown.
Design
The design committee enhances the "streetscape," or physical appearance of the downtown by making or encouraging improvements to buildings, window displays, signage, sidewalks and other elements that convey a visual message about how our downtown presents itself.
Economic Restructuring
The economic restructuring committee, or "ER," works to strengthen existing businesses and recruit new ones by providing information and research, identifying opportunities for market growth and developing financial incentives for building rehabilitation and business development.
Organization
The organization committee focuses on recruitment and training of volunteers, communications, the annual partnership campaign and fund raising events to ensure Batavia MainStreet remains a vital organization.
Promotion
The goal of the promotion committee is to create retail promotions, special events and a positive image of the business district that brings people back downtown to shop, recreate and socialize.

SAVE THE DATE
Sunday, September 5
5-10 pm
$2.00 Tastings at Participating Downtown Restaurants
Main Stage at Wilson Street and N. River Street
Presented by Batavia MainStreet
Stage Sponsor:  Catom Trucking
Friend Sponsor:  Boyce Body Werks

5:00 pm - Lightspeak
6:00 - Batavia Academy of Dance
6:30 - Field Day Rocks I
8:00 - Art in Your Eye Miniature Auction
8:30 - Field Day Rocks II

Event poster HERE
Map of participating restaurants and what they are serving HERE




Sunday, September 26, 2010
11 am until 4 pm


Enjoy a day of touring wonderful Batavia homes, this year on a Sunday! Five spectacular Batavia homes plus a tea along the river are all included in one low ticket price of $18 presale and $20 day of the walk. Tickets are now on sale at the following locations: K. Hollis Jewelers, Gibby's Wine Den, Eclectibles, Sue's Family Hair Co. Four Beans Coffee and the Batavia MainStreet office. Click HERE for a .pdf with more detailed information about ticket sale locations. Click HERE for general House Walk information. Contact the Batavia MainStreet office for more information (630)761-3528.




The Batavia Farmers' Market opens Saturday June 26 from 8 am until Noon on S. Water Street between Wilson and First Street in downtown Batavia. Annual registration is closed for seasonal space unless it is an area of need. Click HERE for 2010 seasonal and weekly vendors.  Still needed at the market are: eggs, pork, poultry, and locally made wine. Click HERE to download a low resolution .pdf file of the 2010 Batavia Farmers' Market Manual.  Join our facebook group Batavia Farmers' Market to get weekly Market updates.