CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa — Julie Parisi is stepping down as Executive Director of NewBo City Market.

During her tenure, the Market grew as a retail incubator and community hub and ss Parisi moves on to a new career, the Market wishes her success in her future endeavors.

The Board of Directors has begun searching for a new Executive Director to continue the progress made by Parisi and her team. They say they are confident in the talented staff who will maintain operations smoothly during this transition.

The Board is also providing an update on their building project and capital campaign. The Next Level Local campaign successfully reached its initial $4.3 million goal, led by Parisi and Sarah Blais, the Senior Director of Operations. However, unforeseen flood mitigation costs have added over $

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