About Downtown Wabash
Downtown Wabash is not just a destination in Indiana, it’s also a 501(C)(3) nonprofit organization leading the way for economic revitalization in Downtown Wabash while respecting the rich history of the district. In 1981, the Wabash community created our nonprofit organization from the “Main Street Movement,” which was born at the national level as an economic development tool.
Vision Statement
Our vision is a downtown district that is vibrant, every day and night.
Mission Statement
To be a catalyst for community and economic revitalization, as a nonprofit organization utilizing the Main Street Approach™ in Downtown Wabash.
Main Street Four Point Approach
ECONOMIC VITALITY focuses on capital, incentives and other economic and financial tools to assist new and existing businesses, catalyze property development and create a supportive environment for entrepreneurs and innovators that drive local economies.
DESIGN supports a community's transformation by enhancing the physical and visual assets that set the commercial district apart.
ORGANIZATION involves creating a strong foundation for sustainable revitalization effort, including cultivating partnerships, community involvement and resources for the district.
PROMOTION positions the downtown as the center of the community and hub of economic activity, while creating a positive image that showcases a community's unique characteristics.
The Nonprofit
Formerly known as Wabash Marketplace, Inc. and established in 1981, Downtown Wabash, Inc. operates as a Nationally Accredited Main Street Organization among 132 other Main Streets in Indiana.
The Destination
Downtown Wabash sits in hilly terrain between the Wabash River and the Hill Street railroad tracks. The rich Big Four Railway history highlights the vaudeville roots of Wabash, making Wabash an arts & culture hub in the Northeast Indiana Region.
The Offerings
Recently designated an Indiana Cultural District by the Indiana Arts Commission, Downtown Wabash features many unique offerings in boutique shopping, live entertainment & movies, dining, lodging & recreational opportunities all in the 2-mile footprint.
Downtown Wabash Resource Downloads
Curious to know more about Downtown Wabash, Inc. as the nonprofit organization? Here are some resources to check out.
Meet the Team
Dedicated to a downtown district that is vibrant, every day and night.
2026 Elected Officers and Directors
president
Kara Fulmer
Honeywell Arts & Entertainment
vice-president
JEREMY HAUPERT
Bulldog Battery
secretary
Cathy Gatchel
Honeywell Arts & Entertainment
treasurer
Steve Downs
Downs, Tandy & Petruniw, P.C.
member
KATIE BEAUCHAMP
Crossroads Bank
member
MEGAN CALLAHAN
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member
CARLI HENDERSON
Schlemmer's Fire and Outdoor
member
KIMBERLY LUNDMARK
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member
Bob Lundquist
Lundquist Appraisals & Real Estate
member
NOAH ROBERTSp (Jones)
Ford Meter Box
member
JIM WIDNER
Retired
member
Christine Flohr
Visit Wabash County
member
Tenille Zartman
Grow Wabash County
member
SCOTT LONG
Mayor of Wabash
