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Upcoming MBBA Events
Next Monthly
Membership Meeting
Thursday, January 14
7:30 am
Red Cross Building
1045 Outer Park Drive
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MBBA
2010 Board Members & BylawsBoard MembersBoard Members for 2010 were elected: President: Cory
Jobe,
Peoples Economic Development Corp.
Vice
President: David Farrell,
Neighbor Treasurer: Dave Saner, Luer's
Shoes Secretary: Carol Kneedler, O3
Internet Consulting Fred Coombe,
Coombe-Bloxdorf ,
Wild Birds Unlimited Mark Roberts,
Standard Mutual Insurance
Beth Zink, Pease's Candy
Thanks to the Nominating Committee: Julie Dirksen, Sharon Whalen and Glenn Yannow! BylawsThe membership approved bylaws change to accommodate the transition to an independent 501(c)(6) not-for-profit. See updated bylaws on our website. ThanksThanks to Cafe Moxo & to the Peoples Economic Development Corporation for this morning's refreshments!
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MacArthur Boulevard Redevelopment Study & Planning Project
Update
Jen Dillman, Sangamon County Board
Jen
reported that the Steering Committee, led by Sangamon County Planning
Commission, has interviewed 7 consultants and will make a decision by the end of the week.
Jen expects the Committee to take a resolution to the Sangamon County Board in January to approve a contract with the chosen consultant. A press conference will be held at that time to announce the winning consultant.
The study includes not just a street-scape plan, but also short- and long-term plans for economic development in the MacArthur area. We can expect the chosen consultant and process to include a strong public input component - from business owners, neighbors, government and area schools.
The plan will outline the next steps needed for
implementation and to identify possible funding sources. The project will begin in January and end in the fall of 2010.
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MacArthur Extension
Project Update
No update on the extension, but we hear they're waiting on signage. Business owners are ready to welcome the increased traffic on our already busy Boulevard!
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Welcome New MBBA Business Members!
Carol's Attic
Designer Chic
Show-Me's Restaurant
Wykoff Law Office, LLC |
Schramm-Bacher Jewelers 25th Anniversary
A big congratulations to Schramm-Bacher Jewelers on their 25th Anniversary! www.schramm-bacher.com
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South Side Christian Musical
The South Side Christian Church presents The Christmas Post, a fast and fun full-length Broadway-style musical that incorporates a live orchestra, children's and adult choirs, choreography
and an incredible group of talented actors.
Performances on Friday (12/18) or Saturday (12/19) night at 7pm or at 3pm on Sunday (12/20). See the South Side Christian website event page for more information.
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MacArthur
Area Notes
Stay tuned for some exciting developments that are in the incubation stage - there's talk of a possible TIF district and some sales and redevelopment plans that are just getting started. Can we dare to hope one of our fondest wishes will come true in 2010?
New graffiti on the front of the old K-Mart building has been added to the graffiti on the back. Who do we contact about that again? It's so confusing!
There's been some activity at the previous Aquaria Unlimited store, but we don't have any more information.
If you know any details about doings on MacArthur, please drop us a line at info@shoponmacarthur.com.
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