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August 2012Around the Quarter Newsletter
In This Issue
FQBA Committees
Get Away in the Vieux Carre
Paths to Progress
Antiques Forum
Satchmo Fest Adopt an Artist
Dirty Linen Night
Eat Fit NOLA
FQBA Calendar
Save the Dates
Membership Benefits
Association Information
Quick Links
 
 
 
  
Member Specials
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Live Entertainment
coolinary
Many of our FQBA members are participating restaurants
galvez
Marc Stone's
Dynamic Duos
Every Wednesday
hg houses
New Artists in the Exchange Shop
August Calendar of Events
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$5 Playhour drinks & appetizers 4-7pm Week Nights
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Dear Members,

It has been an active summer for our businesses and for the many issues that we are addressing as an organization.  Three of our top issues involve everyone from government to residents and businesses, and all three are still in process.  For more information please go to FQBA.org and find detailed reports.  

If you haven't visited the FQBA website for a while, please take a few minutes to walk through it.  Annie Flettrich, our Executive Director, takes a lot of time to keep it updated for your convenience. She keeps key topics right at your finger tips.   The calendar of events alone is a great marketing tool for you to bring your business to your neighbors. Annie is pleased to receive input from members so don't hesitate to get in touch.

The July event was brilliant brainstorm by Nancy Tusa and CE Adler who head the membership committee for FQBA.  CE graciously hosted it at Latrobe's on Royal, our thanks to him and his staff.
With our current members and hopefully soon to be members, we had a great and diverse turnout despite the rain.  Our generous vendors added to evening with wine by Latrobe's, and food/beverages  by Acme Oyster House, Antoine's Restaurant, Dickie Brennan's Steakhouse, Le Meritage, Pat O'Brien's,
Royal House, Caf� Soule, also adding to the event were the fabulous door advertising & door prize drawings donated by New Orleans Magazine, OffBEAT Media, French Quarter Festival, Satchmo Summerfest, Steamboat Natchez and Restaurant Crillio.  
 It was at terrific success with new members already coming in.  Giant congratulations to the whole Membership Committee 2012!  Job well done!

Our August lunch forum will host hot topics for the coming year.  So, make your reservations early to join us for a spectacular lunch at Bourbon Vieux on August 16th, great company, and news from Path to Progress and RTA.

Finish your summer with success and we look forward to a prosperous Fall 2011.

Sincerely,
Adrienne
President

FQBA Committees    

(click on committee member's names to email them directly)  

 

If you planned to get more involved with the Association, the best way to do that is join a committee.  Each committee has a different focus and amount of time required.  Touch base with the committee chair to find out more.   

 

Marketing Committee
Chair: Frank Stansbury     

The Get Away in the Vieux Carre campaign continues.  We've awarded two fabulous packages!  

Member businesses we continue to work for you.  This is an opportunity to showcase your business with an FQBA promotion you all summer long.  Send us your participation form today to be included!   We also have window clings and hand fans for our participating businesses.   

The committee will meet next  Thursday, August 9th.  Any member wishing to participate is welcome to attend.        

  

Public Relations & Events Committee

Chair: Christine Sory     

We are entering our final month for Get Away in the Vieux Carre. Please invite friends, families, coworkers and business partners to sign up on our website to receive eblasts and the possibility of winning a basket of goodies. July's winner was just selected.   Don't forget to check out our facebook page or follow us on twitter to see what French Quarter Member businesses are doing.

   

This month starts out with Satchmo Summer Fest and Dirty Linen. More locals and out of towners will be in the French Quarter spending money at our businesses!

 

See you at the monthly luncheon on August 16th at Bourbon Vieux with guest speakers talking about Paths To Progress and how are streets are being beautified.

 

Vieux Carre - Graffiti Abatement Program Committee
Chair: Gene Sausse

The VC-GAP committee is working on grant writing and finding funding for long term and sustainable eradication options.  The courts are now working with us to assign perpetrators to work community service hours with our committee.  You will be seeing some big changes here soon.  If you have concerns or need help with and graffiti situation, please do not hesitate to contact us at [email protected].   

       

Membership Committee

Co-Chairs: Nancy Tusa & CE Adler        

Our 2nd Annual Summer Membership Appreciation evening was held on Thursday, July 19th at the beautiful Latrobe's Courtyard.  Membership now numbers 245 and continues to grow. 

  

Check out the cool new "adds" to the website. As members, you can now add "Hot Deals" and "Job Postings" to the website. It's simple, just sign in with your member account and add your details.  

 

We have a number of valuable member benefit partners with Office Depot & TSYS Merchant Solutions, details are listed below in the newsletter.

  

Governmental Affairs Committee

Chair: Jeremy DeBlieux  
The GA Committee did not meet in July.  The upcoming meeting will focus on Paths to Progress as well as Iberville Housing redevelopment.   

 

 You are also welcome to contact [email protected] with any suggestions of new committees or ideas for the association to consider.  


The 4th Annual "Get Away in the Vieux Carre" 
Summer Campaign 
June 1st - August 31st
 

The French Quarter Business Association and its members continue to encourage you to rediscover the liveliest neighborhood in the world this summer with specials and discounts throughout the season. New businesses are still being added. Visit the FQBA website, "Like" FQBA on Facebook or "Follow" FQBA on Twitter to learn about all the special offers throughout this summer campaign. 

 

Register and you could win a "Get Away in the Vieux Carre" of your very own: a luxurious stay in a French Quarter hotel, dining gift certificates from some of the Vieux Carre's finest restaurants, discounts and gift certificates to a variety of retail shopping outlets, tickets to attractions, parking, nightlife, and so much more.  

 

Visit www.FQBA.org for more details or contact the association at 504.309.1423.

 

Paths to Progress

With a combined investment of over $90 million, Paths to Progress is a collaborative effort between the Federal Highway Administration, Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development, New Orleans Regional Planning Commission and City of New Orleans.

Property owners should be aware that the sidewalks being repaired during this project are a special situation with a unique funding opportunity.  Property owners remain responsible for maintaining the adjacent sidewalks to their property as stated in the city ordinance

Paths to Progress is committed to provided timely construction and project updates.  Learn more about the project and receive regular updates throughout construction:

Phone: 1-800-574-7193
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.pavingLAroads.com
Facebook: www.facebook.com/paths2progress
Twitter: @paths2progress

 

New Orleans Antiques Forum  
August 2nd - 5th

Don't miss your chance to attend The Historic New Orleans Collection's New Orleans Antiques Forum, Circa 1812, taking place Aug 2-5. The four-day event will explore early 19th century decorative style with talks by local and national experts, including curators from The Metropolitan Museum of Art, the American Revolution Center, and The Hermitage: The Home of Andrew Jackson, and two appraisers from the popular PBS program Antiques Roadshow. Seats are still available for the forum, optional pre-conference tours, and post-conference brunch at Antoine's!

click here for more information
satchmo summerfest Satchmo Summerfest
August 3rd - 5th

Produced by French Quarter Festivals, Inc, Satchmo SummerFest is another great FREE event at the US Mint on Esplanade Avenue in the French Quarter. They offer a great Festival line-up dedicated to the life, legacy and music of Louis Armstrong.

Lectures begin August 3rd at the Louisiana State Museum's OLD U.S. Mint in the French Quarter
Music and Food begin August 4th - 5th at the Louisiana State Museum's OLD U.S. Mint
in the French Quarter.

click here for more information.

Seeking Satch

This summer, musicians in 6-12th grade will have the opportunity to "come blow their horns" in a trumpet contest designed to showcase and support young local musicians. The third annual "Seeking Satch" contest,  named in honor of native son Louis Armstrong and designed to keep New Orleans jazz traditions alive, will be held for the first time during the annual Satchmo SummerFest. It is open to all Orleans Parish students and is free to enter. Winners will receive cash prizes, a new trumpet, and local performance gigs.

click here for more information 

Dirty Linen Night  
August 11th

The 11th annual Dirty Linen Night
Royal Street, from the 1000 block to the 200 block
6pm to 9pm
Dirty Linen Night is pleased to announce that the Arts Council Of New Orleans will present this year's event.

Dirty Linen Night is an annual summer art walk featuring more than 60 galleries and shops between the 200 block of Royal Street to the 1000 block open from 6:00 - 10:00 p.m. It's free and open to the public. The shops welcome visitors into their businesses and offer a chance to meet the artists and owners. It's one of the best block parties in New Orleans!

click here for updates

 

Eat Fit NOLA  
Muriel's Jackson Square offers healthy choices. 

In an effort to help guests meet their personal health and wellness goals Muriel's Jackson Square has announced it is partnering with Molly Kimball, registered dietitian with Ochsner's Elmwood Fitness Center, to offer Eat Fit NOLA menu items. "Our Eat Fit menu reflects a healthier version of many of our classic New Orleans dishes," states Gus Martin, Muriel's Executive Chef. "We worked especially hard to keep the integrity of the dishes without losing any of the flavor."

click here to learn more
August Events

White Linen Night
Saturday, August 4th
Warehouse District

KV Workspace, LLC, 801 Baronne corner of Julia

Giving out "clear" snowballs to cool you off!!  And won't stain the white attire!!!

French Quarter Management District Monthly Meeting

Monday, August 6th
12 - 2 pm
Open to the public (as are all committee meetings)
Canal Place Office Tower, 365 Canal Street
20th Floor
click here for more information

Arena Bowl XXV Viewing & After Party
Friday, August 10th
9:00 pm till
Bourbon Heat, 711 Bourbon
click here for more information

Red Dress Run

Saturday, August 11th 

9:30 am 

Armstrong Park

click here for more information 

 

Round Table Luncheon

Wednesday, August 15, 2012

Royal Sonesta Hotel New Orleans, Fleur de Lis Suite    

12:00 pm

click here for reservations  

 

FQBA August Lunch Forum

Thursday, August 16th

Bourbon Vieux

11:30 am 

click here to reserve online 

 

Pat O'Brien's Bar Golf Challenge

Saturday, August 18th

Pat O'Brien's Bar - 718 St Peter Street

1-4pm

click here for more details

 

ACS Hope Gala

Saturday, August 18th

The Shops at Canal Place  

8 pm

click here for ticket information 

 

Antoine's Sparkling Buffet Reception

Friday, August 24th

6:30 pm

Antoine's Restaurant  

click here for more details  

 

Margaritas on the Mississippi (Ladies Only)
Thursday, August 30th
6:30pm boarding 

Steamboat Natchez 

7-9pm Sailing 

$20 tickets, $2 specialty Margaritas
Go to Steamboat Natchez Facebook 

To nominate a girlfriend for Diva of Dixieland 

August 1-12th 

    

Visit the FQBA website to see more calendar listings by FQBA Members & community partners.
Save the Dates

SUPER BOWL XLVII KICKOFF LUNCHEON

A TOAST TO TOM BENSON

Wednesday, September 5, 2012

Mercedes-Benz Superdome

12 PM 

To reserve a table at the Super Bowl Kickoff Luncheon,contact the Greater New Orleans Sports Foundation at 504.525.5678 or visit www.gnosports.com.

 




The Louisiana Legends of Rock and Roll Gala
 

Friday, October 5, 2012

6:30 - 8:00 PM Patron Party, 8:00 - 11:00 PM Main Party

Old U.S. Mint 400 Esplanade Ave.

 

For more information or to purchase a ticket, please visit www.thelmf.org, email [email protected] or call the Louisiana Museum Foundation at 504.558.0493

Sponsorship opportunities are also available.  

FQBA Membership Benefits

TSYS Merchant Solutions
French Quarter Business Association and TSYS Merchant Solutions would like to announce a new discounted credit card acceptance program just for FQBA members! You will receive details in the mail and you are certainly welcome to contact Tony Viloria to find out more about the offer. 

Office Depot Business Solutions
The French Quarter Business Association has partnered with Office Depot Business Solutions to provide you with an extraordinary savings opportunity. Over 500 non-profits across the country, along with local associations and organizations have combined their purchasing power to create a National Chamber of Commerce Discount Program. This is a Free Benefit of your membership with FQBA, making available to you, National Account Pricing at Office Depot!  If you have not received your purchasing card in the mail, contact us and we will send you another.  If you have questions regarding the details of the program please contact Cynthia Davidson

FQBA Website
The Membership Directory has a whole new look and members have more options, including a direct link to your businesses email or social media sights.
Look up your listing - we may need to update.

The Calendar is also great tool for you to get your event listings on the web.  Please take advantage of this opportunity to promote your event and business. www.fqba.org

If you have not already please set up your new username and password, which will give you access to your listing in the membership directory, the calendar and allow you to register for FQBA events at member rates, please do it today.

We certainly hope this will be an easy and positive transition for all of you!  Contact Annie in the office for any assistance at 504.309.1423.
The Association, Membership & Newsletter

 

The Association

The French Quarter Business Association is an organization of business owners and associates located in and around the French Quarter in New Orleans, Louisiana.

Our goal is to enhance the business climate of the French Quarter and to make living and working in our historic neighborhood easier, more enjoyable and more profitable

Receipt of this email does not indicate current membership.  Click here to view the current FQBA membership directory.

 

Membership
Joining the association provides members with a larger network and stronger voice.  Please consider becoming a member now.  Click here for membership rates and to join online.

 

Newsletter
The format of the monthly email newsletter hopes to keep you informed with FQBA's current projects that may affect your business or the community at large.  The monthly calendar listings and member specials are submitted by members.  More information may be accessed via the association website