Your Investment Matters!

Downtown districts are vital to a community’s culture, identity and quality of place. Downtown Wabash, Inc. strives to advance quality of place with efforts such as Wabash First Fridays, the Downtown Wabash Farmers Market, small business support, economic revitalization, building improvements and overall promotion of the district. Downtown Wabash, Inc. is thrilled to have recently launched a new Investor Guide, as Investors and Event Partners are essential to the success of these efforts.

“Rolling out the Investor Guide is more than just an exciting opportunity for us – it’s a powerful way to uplift and enhance the entire community,” says Downtown Wabash, Inc. Executive Director, Kristen Petruniw. “Together, we can shape the future of Downtown Wabash! Let’s get excited for what’s to come!”

With the new investor model in place, stakeholders have the opportunity to become an Investor or Event Partner. Investors will contribute toward strategic plan initiatives, while Event Partners will assist in the execution of Downtown Wabash, Inc.’s 40+ lively events. Keep reading to find out more!

Become an Investor

Investors of Downtown Wabash, Inc. support our mission of being a catalyst for community and economic revitalization, as a nonprofit organization utilizing the Main Street Approach™ in Downtown Wabash. During 2024, we are devoted to several initiatives within the Main Street Four Point Approach in alignment with our strategic plan. Check out how your investment will impact Downtown Wabash in 2024 through these projects and initiatives:

Economic Vitality:

• Continue downtown revitalization by promoting vacant real estate in our downtown district.
• Increase facade programming to advance beautification and historic preservation efforts.
• Provide tools for building owners to promote the use of underutilized spaces.

Design:

• Continue to drive innovative placemaking efforts throughout the district with projects such as the beautification of Mammoth Park & Rock City Lofts Walkway in 2024.
• Foster quality of place through the enhancement of arts & culture spaces in the district.

Organization:

• Engage community leaders in contributing to the economic advancement of Downtown Wabash.
• Sustain ongoing collaboration with local businesses and residents to achieve community objectives.
• Enhance impact of board of directors, staff and volunteer capabilities through professional development, nonprofit management, engagement and advancement.

Promotion:

• Increase visual awareness of the Wabash Cultural District footprint by launching the Wabash Cultural District Map in 2024.
• Promotion of our unique downtown’s amenities through marketing efforts.
• Curate a Food Truck Plaza to promote a family dining experience during Wabash First Fridays.
• Continue to attract over 40,000 people to downtown each year through our 40+ events.

Interested in becoming an Investor? Choose the Investment Level that works best for you!

Become an Event Partner

Event Partners help Downtown Wabash, Inc. attract over 40,000 people to downtown during 40+ lively community events. Partnering with our organization allows us to offer these events free to the public, foster quality of place and increase foot traffic in downtown. Plus, Event Partners will receive Partnership Perks that ensure your business is in front of thousands of people during 2024.

If you’re interested in becoming an Event Partner, you will select which Downtown Wabash, Inc. event you would like to partner on, as well as your desired Partnership Level. Events include Wabash First Fridays, Downtown Wabash Farmers Market, Summer Sidewalk Sales, Trick-or-Treat Extravaganza, Jingle Jubilee and Shop Small Weekend. You may also choose to partner on a month-specific First Friday! If you invest $500 on a month-specific First Friday, you will receive premiere level perks for that month. (Trick-or-Treat Extravaganza Premiere Level reserved for Wabash Trucking.)

Interested in becoming an Event Partner? Choose the Partnership Level that works best for you!

You Can Make a Difference!

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.

“I am excited to roll out our new Community Investor Guide to our downtown supporters,” says Petruniw. “The investor guide details our organization’s accomplishments, milestones and successes. We encourage our community to invest, as their annual support will allow us to further grow our thriving downtown district.”

When you become an Investor or Event Partner, you’re supporting Downtown Wabash, Inc.’s vision of downtown district that is vibrant, every day and night.

Want more information? Check out the 2024 Community Investor Guide!

Downtown Wabash, Inc. extends a special thank you to Investor Guide Sponsors: Pettit Printing Inc. and Transform Consulting Group.