Three Finalists Announced in Next Great Place Contest!

Burlington Downtown Corporation

April 2nd, 2012

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Upcoming Events

Saturday, April 14th:
*Company Shops Market Wine Show and Sale, 1p.m.-5p.m.

*Meet Frances Mays, author of Under the Tuscan Sun, at May Memorial Library, 3p.m. - 5p.m.

*Bikers for Band, a benefit bicycle ride sponsored by J&L Bicycle Company, registration at 7a.m.

Sunday, April 15th
*Handmade Co-op art showcase at Company Shops Market, 1p.m. - 5p.m.

Updated Property Listings

There have been some changes in downtown real estate! If you're interested in buying or leasing property downtown, check out our updated listings.

Most of the properties listed are eligible for funding through our Small Grants Program. If you have any questions, please contact Anne Morris at the BDC.

Click Here To View Our Update Property Listing!

Three Finalists Announced!

Come to The Big Event on Saturday, April 28th to meet, and vote, for your favorite finalist! Oldies and Beach 920am will be broadcasting live from the event. There will also be bands and free gifts for the first 50 attendees!

The Big Event is being held in conjunction with the first Downtown Farmes Market logo

Burlington Farmers Market. It will take place from 8am - noon in the large parking lot between Webb Ave. and Front Street. Be sure to come out and buy some farm fresh produce, and take advantage of the special sales downtown retailers will have that day!

If you'd like to view the finalists submissions, or see links to their websites, click here.

Emily's Cookie Mix Shoppe

This Burlington bakery has been in business for 11 years. A two-time winner of the Times-News Readers Choice Award for Best Bakery in Alamance County, Owner Debbra Malchow is looking to offer her current selection of soups, sandwiches, cookies, cheese straws and cakes to the Downtown Burlington audience.

Sara-Anne Photography Sara-Anne_photo

Sara-Anne Caudle describes her business model as "classic photography with a twist." She currently offers many types of photography sessions for graduating seniors, babies, and families. Her business also offers weekend workshops for photographers looking to hone their skills. Sara-Anne Photography has been in operation for four years and is excited about the opportunity to grow in Downtown Burlington.

Vintage Jane

The Vintage Jane team is led by two women - neither named Jane! Kresha and Michelle describe Jane as a state of mind, and encourage others to unleash their inner Jane. Their original shop in Kernersville sells hand made and local artisan products. The shop has been very successful in its first two years, and the team is looking to expand into a new market, hopefully Downtown Burlington!