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 Deborah Badhia Farewell
On April 3, I"ll be leaving the Downtown Berkeley Association and taking a position with the Marsh Theater. As I reflect on my experiences over the past decade, I appreciate having worked with so many talented people in this dynamic community. Every year, we have celebrated new theatres, music venues, housing, hotels, museums, and other visionary projects. Fond memories include engaging in design review, bringing our retail perspective to community conversations and public planning processes, producing street festivals which attracted thousands of people, launching Buy Local Berkeley, and more. One highlight was the development of the Berkeley Host Ambassador Program which offers daily assistance to merchants and the public. Another significant project was working with Strategic Economics on a retail market study which supported our long range planning and the major shift of work program currently underway.
I have enjoyed working with everyone in this community. I would like to thank the DBA Board and members, Berkeley city staff and elected officials, and the many others who are involved in creating Downtown Berkeley.
In appreciation,
Deborah Badhia
P.S. On Tuesday April 3rd, I hope you will join us at the DBA Annual Meeting and the New Downtown Berkeley Launch event. (see invitation below). The Annual Meeting will be at 8:30-9:00 am just prior to the Launch event. |
 Totally Shameless Karaoke at Phil's Sliders
Thursday, March 22nd, 9pm-12am
Phil's Sliders, FREE
TOTALLY. SHAMELESS.
Anyone who knows the owner of Phil's Sliders, Hugh Groman, knows Hugh loves nothing more than to sing his heart out in front of as many people as possible. If you share Hugh's love for public performance, please join us Thursday evenings starting this Thursday, March 22nd, from 9pm until midnight for KARAOKE NIGHT. Enjoy your burger with a beer or seasonal sangria. Sing out strong or just cheer on your friends. Either way it's sure to be a good time! This Thursday is also a special "Phil's Day", when 15% of our revenue for the day goes to a local non-profit organization. The Link To Children will be represented this week. |
 Pitch Mixer's First Ever Women-focused Entrepreneur Forum
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You are invited to the
New Downtown Berkeley Launch Event
Tuesday, April 3rd, 9-10am
Shattuck Hotel Plaza, FREE
RSVP required
Experience the newly cleaned and beautified City Center Meet our new Hospitality and Cleaning Ambassadors Check out the new marketing campaign and more!
hosted by the Downtown Berkeley Association Refreshments will be served Please RSVP by clicking on the link below: Register Now |
Intellectual and Literary Events Sampling
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Business Anniversary Celebrations
BEC's Bar & Bistro celebrates its first anniversary on Saturday, March 24 with a Brazilian Party featuring live music by Brazil Vox and DJ Ruben spinning top 40 and Brazilian hits, 9pm-2am. The DBA wishes BEC's Bar & Bistro a happy first anniversary in Downtown Berkeley. Other businesses that celebrate their anniversary this month include Burger Meister (2 years) and Llasa Hair Salon (4 years). |
 Downtown Berkeley Host Ambassadors Will Merge with the New Cleaning & Hospitality Team on April 3rd.
Need Assistance?
The Downtown Berkeley Host Ambassadors currently patrol the district seven days per week to assist visitors and businesses and offer social service outreach. On April 3rd, DBA will launch the new Property-Based Business Improvement District (PBID) programs. (see the invitation to the New Downtown Berkeley Launch event above). At that time, the current Host Ambassadors will merge into the new Cleaning and Hospitality Ambassador team.
The DBA thanks our Host Ambassador staff for their commitment and support for business and compassionate social service outreach. Carmen Francois, Wayne Jones, and Deryl DeWitt have been with the program since inception in Fall 2008. Other staff include Robert Walker, Diane Tabellija, and Robbi Montoya.
AMBASSADOR DISPATCH LINE 510-550-7550
SCHEDULE through March 31st. Monday: 8:00am-5:00pm Tuesday: 8:00am-9:00pm Wednesday:8:00am-9:00pm Thursday: 8:00am-10:30pm Friday: 8:00am-10:30pm Saturday: 10:00am-10:30pm Sunday: 10:00am-7:00pm
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Downtown Berkeley Association Supporting the commercial district since 1989
2230 Shattuck Avenue, Suite C, Berkeley, CA 94704
510-549-2230 * info@downtownberkeley.org
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