Logan's Landing Blog

Logan’s Landing is pleased that we continue to hear good things about downtown Logansport: the beautiful pink flowers, the growing amount of public art, the new businesses and restaurants that have continued to open as we start to return to normal after COVID.

Since 1996, our mission has always been to make Logansport’s downtown district an exceptionally attractive, lively, and enjoyable place to be. We work toward this goal through numerous programs and projects, and while we have made progress over the years, there is still a lot of work to do.  And while it’s wonderful to hear compliments, the reality is that we also need money to continue our work.

Donations of any size are greatly appreciated.  Just click the “Donate” button in the list on the left to donate online via credit card or PayPal, or mail your check to PO Box 473, Logansport IN 46947. With your help, we will continue our programs and projects to improve and preserve Logansport’s downtown district.

Logan’s Landing has once again been designated as an accredited Main Street America™ program. Accredited status is Main Street America’s top tier of recognition and signifies a demonstrated commitment to comprehensive commercial district revitalization and a proven track record of successfully applying the Main Street Approach™.

Logan’s Landing’s performance is annually evaluated by Indiana Main Street, which works in partnership with the National Main Street Center to identify the local programs that meet ten rigorous performance standards.  Evaluation criteria determines the communities that are building comprehensive and sustainable revitalization efforts and include standards such as fostering strong public-private partnerships, documenting programmatic progress, and actively preserving historic buildings.

Logan’s Landing is one of 860 Main Street America programs across the United States to receive this accreditation in 2020.  In 2019 alone, $6.45 billion of public and private reinvestment was generated, 6,466 net new businesses were opened, 32,316 net new jobs were created, and 10,412 buildings were rehabilitated in Main Street America communities.

Logan’s Landing is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to making Cass County’s downtown between-the-rivers district a viable place to operate a business, a rewarding place to live, and a fun place to visit.  Contact Logan’s Landing at 574-722-9345 or lldirector@loganslanding.com.

Logan’s Landing reminds downtown property owners that applications are still available for the Commercial Facade Improvement Funding Program, offering 50% matching funding of up to $5,000 per property for eligible improvements. Activities eligible for funding include awnings, exterior painting, exterior lighting, windows and doors, façade maintenance and/or restoration, and installation of a new brick façade. Eligible commercial properties must be within the Logan’s Landing district.

These are funds that have been set aside to help downtown business owners make a visible impact on our community, by improving the appearance of their buildings.

For an application or further information about the program, please contact Logan’s Landing at 574-722-9345, or by e-mail at lldirector@loganslanding.com. Funding is limited, so applications should be submitted as soon as possible.

Logan’s Landing is a non-profit organization dedicated to making Cass County’s downtown between-the-rivers district a viable place to operate a business, a rewarding place to live, and a fun place to visit.  For more information, call the Logan’s Landing office at 574-722-9345.

This year, we were not able to hold our usual Celebrate Logansport event due to COVID-19 restrictions on public gatherings; instead, we offered strawberry shortcake for delivery only. We would like to thank all of those who ordered shortcake from us — proceeds enable Logan’s Landing’s to continue our programs and projects to improve and preserve Logansport’s downtown district. Special thanks to event co-chairs Echo Cottrell and Challi Pullen, to all of our volunteers who helped with this modified event, to Vibrant Events for the delicious strawberries and cake, and to Martin’s Supermarket for the grocery sacks for deliveries.

We look forward to returning to our traditional Celebrate Logansport event format next year, and hope to see everyone there!

Due to the ever-changing COVID-19 situation, Downtown Green &Clean Day 2020 will be postponed, with a new date to be announced.

Logan’s Landing is a nationally accredited Main Street organization! Only about 15% of Main Street organizations in Indiana are nationally accredited.

Mark your calendars — here are the dates for Logan’s Landing 2020 events:

Downtown Green & Clean Day: Sat April 18, 9-noon

Celebrate Logansport: Thur June 4, 11-2

The Taste:  Sat August 8 starting at 5:00 pm

Downtown Development Week: Oct 11-17

Scarecrow Row & Spooktacular:

• Spooktacular: Thur October 29, 4-6 (tentative)
• Scarecrow Row Competition: Fri 10/16 through Sun 11/1

Downtown Christmas Open House:  Thur December 3, 4-8 pm

More details about specific events will be released as those dates approach.

Logan’s Landing’s thanks everyone who helped make our 20th annual Downtown Christmas Open House a success! By exchanging donations of food and pet items, paper goods and cleaning supplies for tickets and depositing those tickets at participating merchants, many lucky shoppers won great prizes, while helping our community’s less fortunate and supporting local businesses. Additionally, there were 11 Prize Passport winners, who visited all 13 businesses and won a combined total of $750 in Logan’s Landing Bucks!

Thanks to the generosity of the community, we collected approximately 1800 pounds of donated items! These items have been distributed to the Cass County Humane Society, Salvation Army, and Emmaus Mission Center. Special thanks to all of our volunteers, and especially to Michelle Dials for once again chairing the event.

Thanks again to our participating merchants: Bodyworks, Cass County Entrepreneurs Member Vendor Market, Drive Now Auto Credit (Mike Anderson), The Gray Mill, Kroeger Funeral Home, Legacy Outfitters & Black Dog Coffee, Minglin Jewelers, The Nest, Patten Monument, Pear Tree Gallery, The People’s Winery, Senior Helpers, and Yelle’s Boutique. Special recognition goes to Legacy Outfitters & Black Dog Coffee, the winner of this year’s Spirit of Christmas Award for the festive and welcoming atmosphere they provided to event attendees!

Congratulations once again to all the prize winners: Teresa Almon, June Blackwell, Lora Blackwell, Laurie Brower, Dianne Brown, Stephanie Buffum, Joe Buzbee, Vicky Conrad, Lindy Deeter, Joe Deforge, Mindy Eisenbise, Jackie Hamilton, Beth Johnson, Carol Kinsey, Lorna Mollencupp, Susie Oliver, Maryann Shuck, Cindy Smith, Libbey Spencer, Joan Strasser, Jennifer Sults, Nancy Vernon, and Tracy Williamson.

We hope to see everybody at next year’s Downtown Christmas Open House!

Logan’s Landing presents the 20^th annual Downtown Christmas Open House,   Thursday December 5th from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m. in downtown Logansport.  Join us for a fun evening of shopping and the chance to win great prizes – all while helping our community’s less fortunate.

Next time you’re at the grocery store, pick up some extra canned food, pet items, and/or paper goods and cleaning supplies, then bring them with you to the Downtown Christmas Open House.  Visit the Open House Headquarters in the Depot at Fourth & Melbourne, trade your donated items for tickets, then visit the participating merchants and deposit your tickets for your chance to win hundreds of dollars in prizes!

Pet items collected will be given to the Cass County Humane Society, and food items will be split between Emmaus Mission Center and the Salvation Army … so you are helping others while entering to win. Paper goods and cleaning supplies will be split between all three organizations

Be sure to check out the great bargains available at the participating merchants, and get your Christmas shopping started right here in downtown Logansport!

For more information about the Downtown Christmas Open House, contact Logan’s Landing at lldirector@loganslanding.com or 574-722-9345.