Greetings!
Welcome to our monthly newsletter! You'll find information on our revitalization and historic preservation efforts in Lake City, Colorado, as well as the scoop on local businesses and community happenings. Enjoy. |
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DIRT News
DIRT's staff is growing - welcome Susie Buchanan as an administrative assistant for the summer months. We are able to bring her on, thanks to the Anschutz Family Foundation.
The 2008 Third Street Boardwalk Project is in the works. We built more than 530 feet of historic boardwalk in the downtown area in 2007. For 2008, we are building less than 200 feet - along the northside of the Miners and Merchants Bank and from the Silver Spur to the alley of the Hough Building. For information on how to sponsor a boardwalk foot, please click here
Shaping our Regional Economy: a Regional Economic Development Summit will be held in Lake City, May 16th. Lunch is provided with registration, there is no cost for the workshop. Sign up today.
A Lake City Volunteer Celebration was held during National Volunteer week. Twenty-five local organizations and governments hosted a sit-down celebration of volunteerism in Lake City - May 1st.
Buy Local - it matters. Go to lakecitydirt.com for a list of everyday items available in Lake City; attend the upcoming Economic Development Summit to find out how to position your business to meet local markets; post the logo in your store; offer local appreciation discounts.
Lake City Community Youth Corps - looking for students and summer service projects that have community benefit. Participant space and projects limited so call today.
Take advantage of the Revolving Loan program for business expansions. 2% interest, $5,000 maximum, must be a Lake City business owner. Click here for more info.
Wine and Music Festival 2008 - looking for volunteer wine-servers, and set-up and clean-up crews. Consider being a financial underwriter for the event. For more information, contact the Uncorked Group at danielle@hallrealty.net or 970-944-8100.
Courthouse and Bank Ornaments - The 2007 Commemorative Ornament features the Miners and Merchants Bank. Purchase one for $20. The 2008 Commemorative Ornament will feature the Hinsdale County Courthouse ($20). You can pre-order this ornament as well, or purchase the set of two for $35. A limited quantity of each is available.
The third annual Art Walk and Auction will feature a moose. If you are interested in creating a masterpiece for auction at this event, let us know!
Third Street Market vendors - sign up now to reserve booth space.
Thanks to the Miners and Merchants Bank for new DIRT office space.
Watch for the Hidden Talent Work Force survey postcard, coming soon. We need your input! |
Lake City Business News
Silver World Newspaper is now online, www.lakecitysilverworld.com You can now purchase an electronic subscription. Test-drive the program for free - April 25 through May 9.
San Juan Soda Fountain is open. School must be almost out!
Welcome again to Lake City, Don and Tami Mullen and Benchmark Builders.
Congratulations to Drew and Will Stuntz, chosen to be part of the O-Ambassadors program (sponsored by Oprah) and Leaders Today. Will and Drew will travel to Tanzania for two weeks and help build a school. Each needs to raise $500 to cover expenses. Please consider donating. An account is setup at the Miners and Merchants Bank or contact English teacher Martha Levine for more info.
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Seasonal residents - please hurry home to your Hinsdale County home. It's been a long and snowy sevel months!
Don't be alarmed at the jubilant welcome.
Wishing you safe travels,
Kristine Borchers
Lake City DIRT
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