Name: Ottawa’s Third Friday-June
Start: 2026-06-19T17:00:00-05:00
End: 2026-06-19T21:00:00-05:00
Location: Downtown Ottawa

StartUp Starved Rock Initiative Launches to Grow Ottawa Businesses with Support from Midland States Bank

Jan 29, 2026

Ottawa, IL – The Ottawa Area Chamber of Commerce and the Ottawa Downtown Association are proud to announce they have been awarded a $7,500 grant from Midland States Bank to support StartUp Starved Rock, a newly launched initiative designed to help new businesses take...

New Community Christmas Tree Program to Light Up Washington Square Park

Aug 29, 2025

OTTAWA, IL — The Ottawa Downtown Association, in partnership with the City of Ottawa and Garden’s Gate Garden Center, is thrilled to launch a brand-new holiday tradition in downtown Ottawa — the Community Christmas Tree Program! Washington Square Park will be filled...

Interactive “Explore Downtown Ottawa” Map Now Available

Aug 15, 2025

New tool connects locals and visitors with dining, shopping, public art, and more Ottawa, IL –Aug. 15, 2025— The Ottawa Downtown Association is excited to announce the launch of the Explore Downtown Ottawa interactive map, a new resource designed to showcase the...

Applications for StartUp Starved Rock are now open! Apply by April 20!

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StartUp Starved Rock Initiative Launches to Grow Ottawa Businesses with Support from Midland States Bank

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