About Downtown Goshen Inc.

Our Vision Statement: Downtown Goshen will be a thriving, inclusive downtown that is a world class destination for residents and visitors, fostering economic
vitality and preserving our historic charm.

Our Mission Statement: Downtown Goshen, Inc. exists to strengthen Goshen through strategic partnerships, preservation, and fostering vibrant experiences for the community in historic downtown Goshen.

Since its formation in 2006, Downtown Goshen, Incorporated (“DGI”) has successfully activated the downtown business district and attracted a diverse audience of people to downtown Goshen. DGI has accomplished this by hosting regular municipal events, developing collaborative promotions with downtown businesses, supporting strategic economic development initiatives, and enhancing the visual landscape of the downtown district through façade improvements.

DGI has successfully activated the downtown business district and attracted a diverse audience of people to downtown Goshen by organizing a regular series of events themed around business promotions, art, and live entertainment. DGI’s initiatives have demonstrated that high-quality, well-executed arts and entertainment events attract residents from all over Elkhart County and throughout Northern Indiana.

DGI’s events and promotions provide a significant economic boost for existing downtown business establishments, contributing to their viability. In addition, these activities allow the city to attract and retain new business establishments that support and contribute to the community’s job growth and economic vitality.

A critical component of DGI’s mission is the preservation and rehabilitation of Downtown Goshen’s historic architecture. The Façade Grant Program promotes the maintenance and rehabilitation of central business district properties by providing matching grants to businesses and building owners.

Downtown Goshen Studies

• 2018 Upper Stories Inventory and Feasibility Study (6 MB .pdf file)
• 2016 HyattPalma Downtown Goshen Plan (4.2 MB .pdf file)
• 2015 Second Story Study (1.3 MB .pdf file)
• 2010 City Elements Downtown Study (5.4MB .pdf file)
• 2005 HyattPalma Downtown Action Plan (1.6 MB .pdf file)
• 2005 Ball State Plan (3.1MB .pdf file)