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Generous individual, foundation, and corporate donors advance our work to save historic places in our Downtown Marion communities.

As we weather these challenging times, those who care passionately about historic places must remain firmly resolved to ensure that the importance of preservation is understood by public officials, corporate leaders, and the general public.

Entrepreneurs should also look at the opportunities for business downtown. There are several reasons to locate a business downtown.

-Downtown Marion is located in the geographical center of the region, with a population of approximately 30,000 people. Centrally located with easy access to the park, highway, interstate, river, Downtown is the place to be!

-Downtown is affordable. Retail and office rates are competitive, and your employees have easy access to transit options that serve Downtown.

-Downtown is Marion’s premier business address, and is home to the region’s top architectural, engineering, banking, and law firms.

-Downtown Marion has plenty of parking spaces available to the public each day, and Downtown’s parking rates are significantly lower than the national average for central business districts. Main Street Marion is available to meet with your business to discuss ongoing parking needs for your clients and employees.

-The new concepts for Downtown Marion stimulate much excitement. Downtown Marion has room to grow, and you can be part of the excitement!

-Downtown Marion is the center of arts, culture and entertainment in Marion. There are plenty of spots for lunch, after-work hang-outs, and entertainment, including the Marion Civic Theatre and Riverwalk within walking distance of the office.

-Downtown Marion currently has more than ample units of housing. It’s the perfect place to live and work near the River.

“Historic buildings lost today are lost forever.”
- Philanthropy and the National Trust for Historic Preservation