EMMA Meetings
The Elmwood Murdock Merchants Association holds regular business meetings on the
third Monday of each month. Everyone in the community is encouraged to attend,
share your ideas, and get involved with one of our growing list of annual projects.
The next meeting will be held Monday, February 20th at the Elmwood Community Center.
An agenda will be available for download a few days before the meeting.
Working Together for Economic Growth & Enrichment of the Community
The Elmwood Murdock Merchants Association (EMMA) is a group of local merchants
and community members who are involved in promoting economic activity and community
betterment. EMMA sponsors the annual Holiday Extravaganza in Elmwood and Murdock's
4th of July celebration. Both events attract visitors to the area and provide fun activities.
EMMA also sponsors a free pancake feed, a scholarship for E-M students, business district
preservation, Economic Development Committee, Good Neighbor awards, Community
drawings, county fair promotions, and garage sale days. The events are planned and
carried out by EMMA members and promotional costs are partially covered by a grant
from the Cass County Tourism bureau.
EMMA is adding a new and unique opportunity for its members this year. To promote
community improvement, EMMA is offering two grants for up to $250 each. The funds
provided by this grant are intended to improve and promote the communities of
Elmwood and Murdock. Grants can be written for $500 with potential reimbursement
of $250. In other words EMMA will match 50% up to $250. One grant will be awarded
on February 1st and one on August 1st. EMMA members and local non-profit
organizations are eligible for the grant. The funds could be used for a new sign,
curb appeal improvements, brochures, etc.
This is a good time of year to join EMMA. The board is setting goals for 2012
and has just elected new officers for the coming year. Member businesses
benefit from our bulk mailing permit and promotions during the Holiday Extravaganza
and 4th of July events. Business membership dues are $25 if paid by the end of
January. After that they are $30. Non-business memberships for individual
community "Leaders" are $10, and the annual dues for "Student" members are $5.
Thank You!!
The members of EMMA want to thank these organizations for their generous support.
Click on the individual logos to learn more about each sponsoring organization...
