About

Mission

The mission of Albia Chamber Main Street is to revitalize the downtown district through a focus on education, small business vitality, building investment grounded in historic preservation, and volunteer-driven community activities that stimulate the Albia area to THRIVE.

Vision

Our vision is to provide a safe and prosperous environment to live, work, and socialize by building a vibrant downtown district and community, infused with passion, inspired by change, and illuminated with creativity.

Values

collaborative, forward thinking, professional, purpose-driven, trustworthy

Transformation Strategies

• Strengthening Local Business Relationships
• Activating Downtown Spaces & Places
• Building a Strong, Sustainable & Inclusive Organization

2026-2028 Albia Chamber Main Street Strategic Plan

Main Street Four‑Point Approach® 

The Main Street Four‑Point Approach® is a proven model for revitalizing downtowns by leveraging local assets—historic character, local businesses, and community pride. The four points work together to create a sustainable, community‑driven path to economic and social vitality.
1. Organization
Builds partnerships, consensus, and collaboration among stakeholders. A board, committees, volunteers, and a program director work together to manage the district, share responsibilities, and ensure broad community involvement.
2. Promotion
Strengthens the district’s image and boosts pride, consumer confidence, and investment. Through marketing, events, retail promotions, and storytelling, Promotion highlights what makes the district unique and draws people to shop, visit, and invest.
3. Design
Focuses on creating an attractive, safe, and welcoming environment. This includes improving buildings, storefronts, signage, public spaces, landscaping, window displays, and overall visual appeal. Design also supports historic preservation, good maintenance practices, and long‑term planning.
4. Economic Vitality
Strengthens existing businesses while attracting new ones. This includes supporting business growth, improving merchandising skills, filling vacant or underused spaces, and ensuring the district meets the needs of today’s consumers.

Our Team

Laura Teno

Executive Director

Laura is a native of Albia, graduating from Albia Community High School in 1994 and Indian Hills Community College in 1996 from Computer Systems/Networks. Laura and her husband, Mark, returned to Albia in 2011 with their 3 children; Max, Megan and Morgan. Laura is an active volunteer in the community as a member of a catholic church, Albia Booster Club, Albia Rotary Club, Albia Trails Committee and Welcome Home Soldier Board Member.