At Mainstreet Edgerton, we envision becoming a vibrant hub for creativity and collaboration. Our mission is to unite our community, local businesses, and industries in the Edgerton area, working together to transform innovative ideas into reality. We aim to create an inspiring environment that not only enhances the quality of life for our residents but also attracts visitors to experience the charm and vitality of our village. Together, we can make Edgerton a place where dreams come alive and community flourishes!

Currently, we are not considering joining Main Street America. After conducting some research, we determined that there are several aspects we need to clarify before exploring membership. Additionally, we believe that some of their requirements do not align with our vision, mission, and goals at this time.

After our discussions, it became clear that the name "MainStreet Edgerton" perfectly reflects our vision and mission. We are dedicated to building an organization that welcomes everyone who is eager to contribute to the betterment of our village. Unlike a traditional Chamber of Commerce that primarily serves businesses and industries, which can leave individuals and families out, MainStreet Edgerton embraces all members of the community. Our initiative is designed to benefit not just businesses, but the entire community as a whole.

Investors include individuals, families, businesses, and organizations that provide financial support to help us execute the events and activities we produce. They are also individuals we rely on for their ideas, time, and energy to make community events successful.

You can find a complete list of benefits on the "Invest" page. (Click the link below to see that page.) Here are a couple of highlights: 1. Investors will be recognized on our Facebook page and at all events planned throughout the year. 2. Investors are invited to attend quarterly meetings where they can share new ideas and help plan events sponsored by MainStreet Edgerton.

Investors can be confident that the majority of their contributions go directly back into community events and programs. MainStreet Edgerton has allocated only $5000.00 of the 2025 budget (approximately $23,600.00) for administrative costs, and none of these expenses goes to board members. This percentage includes several fixed costs, meaning that as the budget increases, our administrative expenses will not rise significantly.

After thorough discussion and careful consideration, we decided to revamp our fundraising strategy to adopt a more professional approach. For the first time in several years, we established a budget for 2025 and put forth our best effort to plan for the entire year. Previously, members of the Chamber of Commerce were approached multiple times throughout the year to support various community events. However, with MainStreet Edgerton, fundraising will be limited to this effort for the year, with rare exceptions.

Absolutely! We’re always on the lookout for energetic individuals ready to dive in and help out! For most of our events, we plan to assemble teams to tackle different fun-filled activities, and we’d love for you to join us!

Click the link below to meet our current board members.