community initiatives
Since 2008 the Marion Chamber has delivered over $1M to the Marion community in the form of grants and funding for community and economic development projects. These dollars have leveraged $10M in additional development.
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Chamber led community visioning initiatives like Imagine8 and ImagiNEXT have led to Iowa Great Places designations, a Main Street Iowa Community designation, and grant opportunities that have allowed Marion to expand park amenities and attractions. All helping to attract new residents and businesses and making for a higher quality of life.
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ImagiNEXT followed the success of Imagine8, and engaged Marion in a community-wide visioning process. At its conclusion, over 3,000 ideas were collected to help enhance our already thriving community. Through a narrowing process, the Future Four ideas for Marion were identified. Learn More
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The new Regional YMCA in Marion remains a project supported by the Chamber. The need for a new facility was identified as a community priority during Imagine8. It will be a multi-purpose facility designed as a community center to meet recreational, wellness and social needs of residents in Marion and surrounding communities.
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