Greetings!
The time to submit your applications for the first round of the 2010-2011 Small Grants Program is almost here! The first deadline is this Thursday so don't miss out on this great opportunity.
We're also still soliciting responses for our branding survey. Many of you have taken it and given us some great responses. We appreciate it! We're working on all kinds of fun things so be sure to stay tuned for the next few weeks!
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Small Grants Deadline: Thursday, September 30th
Those Downtown business and property owners applying for the first round of the 2010-2011 Small Grants Program have until 5p.m. this Thursday to submit applications. Remember, that in order for the Grants Committee to review your application, you must have had a pre-application meeting with Anne Morris. When submitting applications, please bring 10 hard copies to the BDC Office and send one electronic copy to Julie Terry ( jterry@burlingtondowntown.com). Lost your application packet? No problem! You can click here to download the complete application and all the information you'll need. Much more helpful information can be found on our website. We look forward to reviewing the applications! |
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Take the Time to Take Our Survey Click here to take the quick survey. We're up to 40 responses on our survey. A huge thanks is in order to all of you that have taken it so far. The responses we've have been fantastic and very insightful. We're right on track with our progress and would appreciate any input from friends and supporters of the BDC!
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10 Years of Bj's Gifts & Accessories
In appreciation all of the people that have supported Bj's over the past 10 years, there are two special offers happening throughout October. All house ware items will be 25% off and every customer will receive complimentary jewelry cleaning. Be sure to stop by Bj's, check out the fabulous merchandise, and take advantage of these great deals! |
Having a Special Event or Sale 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
9/30 - Small Grants Applications Due by 5pm in BDC Offices
9/30 - Families Reading Together, May Memorial Library, 7pm-9pm.
9/30 - 10/2 - The Nifty Fifties presented by Teen to Teen Theater, The Paramount Theater
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Upcoming BDC Meetings
10/6 - Marketing/Strategic Planning Team, 8:15am
10/7 - Design Committee Meeting, 12 Noon
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Downtown News, Notes and Updates
Marketing Workshop with John Shallert on October 13th There'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. Women's Resource Center Presents
Sarah Susanka Join the Alamance County Women's Resource Center at their annual meeting
on Thursday, September 30th. Acclaimed
architect and author Sarah Susanka will be the keynote speaker. 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 cost is $40 and paid reservations
must be made by September 28. For more information, click here. |
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