Greetings!
Our branding effort has gotten off to a great start thanks to all of you that took the survey. We're still soliciting responses, so if you took the quiz, thank you and forward it to your friends!
We also want to take the time to remind our Downtown business and property owners that the first deadline for the Small Grants Program is approaching. The final concert in the Friday's On Front concert series is this Friday by the Depot. Come on out and enjoy these last few breaths of summer!
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Take the Time to Take Our Survey Click here to take the quick survey. Help us develop a better brand for Downtown Burlington by taking our quick, two question, survey. So far we've only gotten 16 responses and would really like to have more public input on the way citizens view our Downtown area. We thank all of you that have already participated. The responses so far have been exactly what we needed!
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Need Help With Your Business Plan? Come to Our "Office Hours" Sept. 24th 1p.m.- 4p.m.
Milele Archibald, Director of ACC's Small Business Center, will be be in the BDC's offices Friday, September 24th to conduct one-on-one assistance with business plans. Those applying for the 2010-2011 Small Grants Program are especially encouraged to make an appointment. The meetings will be held in 30 minute increments. If you'd like for Milele to review your business plan prior to your appointment, please email her a copy at archiba@alamancecc.edu. To schedule an appointment, contact the BDC at (336)222-5002 or email Julie Terry at jterry@burlingtondowntown.com. |
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Customer Appreciation Month At Bella's House
This October marks five fabulous years of business in Downtown Burlington for Bella's House. To thank their customers, Bella's is offering free delivery throughout the month. They will also be holding special receptions each week beginning October 1st. Contact the business at 229-3699 for more information regarding the various celebrations. |
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Women's Resource Center Presents Sarah Susanka
 Join the Alamance County Women's Resource Center at their annual meeting on Thursday, September 30th. The keynote speaker will be acclaimed architect and author Sarah Susanka. While the presentation doesn't take place Downtown, Susanka's message of "not so big" and "working with what you've got" fits in well with the BDC's mission of revitalizing our downtown. The meeting will be held at the Alamance Country Club at 6:30p.m.on September 30th. The cost is $40 and paid reservations must be made by September 28. For more information, visit the event's web page by clicking here. |
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Planning An Event Downtown? Let us know!
If you're a Downtown business or part of an organization holding an event in Downtown, let the Burlington Downtown Corporation know! We'd love to highlight it our weekly newsletters. Whether it's a benefit for a non-profit, a special sale, grand opening or a seminar, we can help you get the word out.
Please send an email to Julie Terry, or call the offices at 222-5002, at least two weeks in advance and we'll put it in our email newsletter. It's our job to help Downtown be a success. Let us help you!
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Events This Week Downtown
9/24 - May Memorial Library will be CLOSED for staff training
9/24 - Pot Luck Dinner with the Company Shops Market. 6p.m. in the parking lot by the Company Shops building.
9/24 - Fridays On Front presents Harvey Dalton Arnold Blues Band, 7p.m. Downtown Depot
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Upcoming BDC Meetings
9/23 - Board of Directors Meeting at 12 Noon
9/24 - Business Plan "Office Hours," 1pm - 4pm
10/6 - Marketing/Strategic Planning Team, 8:15am
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Small Grants Program Deadline is Approaching Fast
September 30th is the deadline for the first round of the 2010-2011 Small Grants Program.
If you haven't scheduled your pre-application grant meeting, now's the time! All applicants must meet with Anne Morris prior to turning in completed applications. Applications submitted without a meeting will not be considered for this quarter. As a general reminder, an electronic copy must be sent to Julie Terry ( jterry@burlingtondowntown.com) and 10 hard copies must be printed and delievered to the BDC Offices located at 200 S. Main Street by 5p.m. on Thursday, September 30th. Please contact us if you have any further questions or concerns regarding our Small Grants Program. We look forward to receiving the first batch of applications.
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Downtown News, Notes and Updates
Marketing Workshop with John Shallert on October 13thThere's still time to sign up for this amazing opportunity to learn about destination marketing provided by the Wake Forrest Downtown Revitalization Corporation. To register, click here or call 919.570.1372. |
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