
Partners In Progress is a collaboration of organizations that have partnered together to make Ottumwa a better place to live and work. Partner organizations include; Bridge View Center, Inc., Main Street Ottumwa, Ottumwa Area Chamber of Commerce, Ottumwa Economic Development Corporation, Ottumwa Progress, Inc., Ottumwa Convention and Visitors Bureau, and Retired Senior Volunteer Program. Through this partnership our organizations work together on a common goal as well as pursuing the missions of their individual organizations.

The mission of Bridge View Center, Inc. is to provide support to Bridge View Center, a regional multifunctional event center, partnering with the City of Ottumwa and Convention and Visitors Bureau. | Website

The mission of Main Street Ottumwa program is to improve the social and economic well-being of our district by capitalizing on the unique identity, assets and character of our downtown area using the comprehensive Main Street Four Point Approach. | Website

The mission of the Ottumwa Area Chamber of Commerce is to develop andpromote the greater Ottumwa area as a vigorous hub of commerce and quality community life. | Website

The mission of the Ottumwa Economic Development Corporation is to “establish, develop and maintain industrial opportunities of such character as it will enlarge employment opportunities and assist in the growth and development of the greater Ottumwa area.” | Website

The mission of Ottumwa Progress, Inc. is to strengthen and revitalize Ottumwa’s Central Business District.

The mission of Retired Senior Volunteer Program is to provide volunteer opportunities to persons age 55 and over and to address community needs. | Website
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