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Up-Coming Meetings and Volunteer Opportunities |
Please attend any and all opportunities that you are interested in.
January 6th, 10:00
Organization Meeting
EMS office
January 18th
Promotions Meeting
@EMS office
January 20 and 21st
Quarterly Training in Marysville. OFFICE CLOSED
January 21st at 5:15
Frontier Western Celebration Meeting @EMS office
January 22nd, Noon
Economic Restructuring Committee Meeting
January 26th, Noon
El Dorado Main Street Full Board Meeting
January 28th 4:00
Design Committee
If you have any questions about these committees or being involved, please call 321-3088.
*all meetings at Main Street office unless otherwise stated
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 El Dorado Main Street's Facebook Page
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| Join El Dorado Main Street's Facebook page by clicking on the text above. I have been putting pictures and information of our current and past projects to continue communications with interested "fans". We have now reached over 275 fans! Log on to our page to see pictures of the 2009 Toy a Thon and Holiday Visions Parade. If you are already on our Facebook, please suggest our page to your friends. We want to see this grow into a great tool for the organization. |
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Quote of the Month |
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"I can't understand why people are frightened of new ideas. I'm frightened of the old ones."
John Cage, American composer
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New Businesses Opened in Downtown El Dorado |
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Recently, two new businesses have opened in the building referred to as District 142.
- Nu-Way Express is now serving "crumbly burgers" through Scooters Coffee House. Stop by and check it out! I had my first Nu-Way burger the other day, it was great!!
- Security First Title also opened in December. Stop by and see what Trisha Powell has done with this great space and welcome her into the downtown!
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| Greetings! |
As the El Dorado Main Street Organization looks forward to 2010, I want to share with you what was accomplished in 2009. There are many successes that the Board of Directors, volunteers, and downtown district should be proud of. Without supporters like you, El Dorado Main Street would not be able to celebrate these accomplishments.
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Over 4000 volunteer hours in 2009.
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Assisted in and promoted over $300,000 in building rehabilitation and/or new construction in the downtown district in 2009.
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Reached $161,570.23 in Incentive Without Walls loans to local businesses since El Dorado Main Street designation. These loans assisted in the completion of $1,058,671.82 in overall project amounts and improvements in the district since 1999.
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Reached $67,150.35 in Façade Grants to local businesses. This resulted in $394,827.79 in completed improvements to building facades since 1999.
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Hosted the 3rd Annual Frontier Western Celebration which brought about 3000 people into the downtown area for a 3 day weekend.
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Organized the 2nd Annual Art on the Town and the 7th Annual en plein air Art Festival which brought art lovers into the El Dorado Main Street District.
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The Economic Restructuring Committee began long term goals and plans for a permanent Farmer's Market to be located in the downtown.
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El Dorado Main Street formed yet another partnership with the City of El Dorado to apply for a HUD grant for upper story housing in the downtown district.
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The Promotions Committee donated $1,300 to the City of El Dorado's Holiday Visions Committee for the purchase of 50 garland pole wraps for the 2010 holidays.
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The Design Committee was trained and began using software which will assist building owners in visualizing changes to their buildings for façade improvements.
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At the 2009 Kansas Main Street Symposium, El Dorado Main Street received three awards including: Excellence in Fundraising, Excellence in Marketing, and the Community Award for our relationship with Frontier Refinery.
El Dorado Main Street is dedicated to the continual improvement and success of Downtown El Dorado. As we enter our eleventh year, the many volunteers and committees have great plans for a successful 2010. If you have any questions, please call me at 321-3088 or visit the El Dorado Main Street office at 430 N Main Street.
Lindsay Baines Program Director
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@Ease Massage and Bodyworks
Great Relationships and Excellent Service!
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| Recently, I had the opportunity to visit with one of our great downtown business owners. Jody, from At Ease Massage and Body Works, invited me to talk with her about the new 360ElDorado.com website. When I arrived, I was warmly greeted by Callie, one of the employees. I was told that Jody was finishing up with a client and would be out soon. A few minutes later when Jody and the woman walked out into the lobby, the client thanked Jody and said, "I don't know what I would do without you!" From the conversation they had, I was able to see that this was a regular customer of Jody's and she has formed a great relationship with her. This is the type of customer service that Jody and her staff are known for. By focusing on the basics, Jody told me that she wants to provide excellent service and to make people feel good. In the short amount of time that I was in her business, I witnessed the interaction between the staff and their clients. I am confident that making people feel good is exactly what happens inside At Ease Massage and Body Works.
Make it a New Year's resolution to take some time for yourself and enjoy a massage from Jody! |
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Promotions 2.0 Promoting, Engaging, and Branding Your Downtown |
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What is going on in Downtown El Dorado? |
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Jerry Rau at The Iron Horse Concert Hall - January 2nd at 7:30 pm
Location: 315 S. Main St., 316-321-2105 for info
Jerry Rau: Whether you call him a troubadour, a street musician, or a folk singer, Jerry Rau is a genuine treasure in our midst. With a voice that's a cross somewhere between a Bill Stains and a Willie Nelson, for nearly 40 years Jerry has been logging hundreds of thousands of miles across the country, writing and recording hundreds of songs, and playing everywhere from street corners to the stage of one of the largest folk gatherings in the world, the Winnipeg Folk Festival
Tour Butler has started the process to name the 8  Wonders of Butler County!! The first contest will be to identify the 8 Attractions of Butler County and......You have the opportunity to nominate a Butler County attraction! The attraction should be unique to Butler County and accessible to the public. 8 Attractions of Butler County nominations are due by January 21, 2010. Voting will be available from February 1st thru 28th. Winners will be announced March 1, 2010. For more information, click HERE!
Wellness Day at the YMCA
January 12th ALL DAY
Wellness Day is a free event for YMCA members and community participants. Come get your blood pressure, body fat and waist-to-hip ratio checked for free. Information on diabetes and metabolic syndrome will also be available. Cholesterol and glucose testing can be done while you wait for a $25.00 fee.
 Champagne and Popcorn with Beyond Napa
January 22nd $35/person or $60/couple
For more information call Joyce at 321-2345 | |
