WHY CRESTON
Positioned To Do Business
40,000+
People in the available trade area
30 min
To Interstate 80 & Interstate 35
1 hour
To Des Moines; 2 hrs to Kansas City & Omaha
THE CHAMBER'S ROLE
Committed To Retention, Expansion, and Attraction
The Creston Chamber of Commerce actively works to secure a well-balanced business community and a strong economy. Whether you're starting up, relocating, or expanding, we can connect you with financing, workforce, site-selection, and planning partners across the region. Employees looking for training and careers can start with Enhance Iowa.
FUNDING FOR NEW BUSINESSES
Small Business Start-Up Grant
Offered jointly by the Creston Chamber of Commerce and the Union County Development Association (UCDA) to any new business occupying a brick-and-mortar location in Creston.
$1,000
in operating grant funds
The program supports and encourages small businesses in Creston and Union County to invest in their communities. Applications are reviewed by a committee with representatives from the Chamber, UCDA, Southern Iowa Council of Governments, and Southern Iowa Resource Conservation & Development.
Who Qualifies
Proof of residency in Union County
Within the first year of operation in a storefront location.
Storefront in a Commercial, Business, or Light Industrial District, operating there at least three months (proof of ownership or lease).
Gross revenues under $30,000 in any month, or fewer than 3 full-time-equivalent employees.
Complete UCDA's Just Start Workshop, or a business plan with the SBDC.​
In conformance with all regulations, codes, and licensing.
Previous grant recipients are not eligible.
Documentation To Include:
Business plan
Business owner(s) resume(s)
Documents requested in the criteria
Letter(s) of support
To apply or ask questions:
Creston Chamber — 641-782-7021 · chamber@crestoniowachamber.com
UCDA — 641-782-2003 · director@unioncountyiowa.com
COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE
Sites & Buildings
Available commercial and retail properties in and around Creston. For details on any property, contact Olivia Cheers, Executive Director, at 641-782-7021 — or the listing contact below.
Listings as of August 6, 2025. Availability changes often — confirm current status with the Chamber before publishing, and note that a few previously listed spaces (e.g. 701 Townline Suite B, 509 Taylor front unit) have since been leased.
FOR SALE
212 North Maple Street
3,080 + 4,500 sq ft
Turnkey brewery, 3BR/3BA short-term rental & 6 apartments
Heart of Uptown, one block from the restored depot and Amtrak stop. Fully built-out taproom and cellar with a 14-tap system; attached 3BR/3BA Airbnb (75–80% occupancy); six upper-floor rental units for added revenue.
203 West Adams Street
3,200 sq ft + upper
Remodeled Uptown commercial
Recently remodeled main floor with reception, 10 offices, conference room, two baths, and kitchen/lounge — currently a healthcare layout, easily retail. Unfinished upper level (3,200 sq ft) with historic brick and tall windows overlooking the depot.
218 North Pine Street
~8,000 sq ft
Former Leslie's Dance & Tumbling
Two-story Uptown building with multiple possibilities — retail or commercial in front, shop area in back, and upper-story housing potential.
609 West Taylor Street
5,483 sq ft
Next to NuCara Home Medical
Commercial/retail building on Creston's two-mile Hwy 34 commercial corridor. A great owner/user opportunity.
602 Sheldon Street, Suite B
Negotiable
State Savings Bank / Stage Building
Bank-owned building for sale at a negotiable price with a minimum 3-year leaseback while the bank relocates. Also available for lease.
108 North Elm Street
Turn-key
Former Elm's Club
Established Uptown bar & grill serving the community for 45+ years — locally famous for its burgers and pork loin. Fully equipped, immediate cash flow, turn-key
FOR LEASE OR RENT
309 West Adams Street
162 seats
Uptown movie theatre
162 seats (16 upgraded), movie screen, speakers, and concession area — freshly painted with new flooring and public parking across the street. Projector needs updating; landlord will negotiate with a signed lease.
701 West Townline Street, Suite E & F
2nd floor
Former Spotlight School of Dance
Second-floor space in the strip mall adjacent to True Value along Townline Street.
200 East Taylor Street / Hwy 34 E
2,521 sq ft
Former Pizza Hut
Freestanding building with great parking and visibility on Hwy 34 East.
402 West Montgomery Street
3 stories
Former Hair Tech School of Cosmetology
Three-story building suited to multiple users and subdividable — commercial, retail, or office space.
509 West Taylor Street / Hwy 34 W
400 sq ft
Behind Beggin' for an Eggin'
Compact 400 sq ft commercial or retail space in a high-traffic spot.
TOOLS & PARTNERS
Business Assistance Resources
A starting point of state agencies, financing sources, and research tools for new and growing businesses.
Economic Development
Financing & Startup Help