{"id":42058,"date":"2026-11-11T15:07:36","date_gmt":"2026-11-11T20:07:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wzbd.com\/?p=42058"},"modified":"2026-11-11T15:07:37","modified_gmt":"2026-11-11T20:07:37","slug":"main-street-offering-a-welcome-guide","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wzbd.com\/index.php\/2026\/11\/11\/main-street-offering-a-welcome-guide\/","title":{"rendered":"Main Street offering a ‘Welcome’ guide"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

By BOB SHRALUKA<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

WZBD.com<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Decatur Main Street has put together a pamphlet of information that is designed to boost the city’s present and future.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Welcome to Decatur pamphlet is, Main Street says, \u201ca practical guide to permits, signs, utilities, local resources and downtown connections.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It was unveiled at a recent meeting of city council.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The five-page guide was prepared by the Main Street Economic Vitality Committee, with assistance from the city and the entire Main Street organization.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\u201cWe plan to distribute the Welcome to Decatur pamphlets to new and prospective business owners, as well as provide some copies to local realtors,\u201d Decatur Main Street Executive Director Taylor Braun said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cWe will also have copies available at the Decatur Main Street office (in City Hall) for anyone who would like to pick one up.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It will be available digitally on both the Decatur Main Street website and the City of Decatur’s website.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

<\/a>\u201cAnyone interested in getting a copy can also reach out to us directly at decatur.mainstreet@gmail.com<\/a>,\u201d Braun noted.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The pamphlet contains a guide on various signs; what to do before starting a remodeling project or moving into a building; fire and life safety tips; how to properly set up a business; information on trash and recycling; utilities; emergency services; storefront and sidewalk stewardship.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Also listed are the various city services available and how to connect with them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThis will be a great resource for all of Decatur; getting the word out,\u201d said Jamie Gephart, the city’s community coordinator and a member of the Main Street organization.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThis will be great for businesses, for our city \u2013 a great addition,\u201d Mayor Dan Rickord said.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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