MBBA Candidate Forum
March 21, 6-8pm
South Side Christian Church
Auditorium
please enter by
southeast door
Monthly Meeting
Thursday, April 14
7:30 am
Red Cross Building
1045 Outer Park Drive
Average Joe's Bike Ride
Sunday, April 17
noon
ACE Bike Shop
2500 S. MacArthur
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Thanks to South Side Christian Church,
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MBBA Candidate Forum
MBBA Mayoral & Alderman Ward 6 & 7
Candidates Forum
Monday, March 21, 6-8pm
South Side Christian Church Auditorium
Please enter at southeast door
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MacArthur Redevelopment
Master Plan Available Online
The final Master Plan for the redevelopment of the MacArthur area was announced on February 23. Steering Committee Chair Jen Dillman said an 18-member MacBac Committee has been appointed by Mayor Edwards, with Micah Bartlett of Town & Country Bank as the Chair.
See video of the announcement on our website...
(at the bottom of the home page)
The Master Plan documents are hosted on the Regional Planning Commission website. Links to download them are here and on our website at www.shoponmacarthur.com. Some files are very large, and all require Adobe Acrobat to open.
Cover PDF 28 kb
Table of Contents PDF 146 kb
Section 1 Text PDF 378 kb
Section 1 Figures PDF 2.2 mb
Section 2 Text PDF 899 kb
Section 2 Figures PDF 52 mb
Section 3 Text PDF 11 mb
Section 3 Figures PDF 45 mb
Section 4 Text PDF 449 kb
Section 4 Figures PDF 37 kb
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| Guest Speaker:
Ryan Hallowell, Scheels
Ryan talked about Scheels' goal to be a regional destination for shoppers in Illinois, providing a wide range of products, product experts, and amenities such as a large saltwater aquarium, Ferris wheel, and sports simulators. Scheels decided to locate in Springfield because it is a prime location for retail growth, with the meeting of two interstates, a presidential library & museum and the state capitol.
The majority of Scheels employees who are moving here plan to stay in the area as permanent residents. Scheels stores donate a percent of profits to the communities where they are located.
Sheels expressed interest in working with the MBBA and the community to keep shoppers in Springfield to enjoy other shopping and tourist attractions. Kevin said that Scheels invites direct competition, saying "great competition leads to bigger markets." |
Government Update
- Ward 7 Alderman Debbie Cimarossa, in her last meeting as our Alderman spoke about not being in favor of the dining tax and being a co-sponsor of increased parking fines, which haven't been revised since the 1980s. Debbie said she will have more time and intends to be more involved with the MBBA in the future. Attendees gave Debbie a round of applause in appreciation of her service to the City of Springfield and the MBBA. Debbie mentioned having the City Council do a non-binding resolution in support of the MacArthur Master Plan.
- Sangamon County Board Member Jen Dillman was in attendance and spoke about the Redevelopment Plan.
- Several candidates were in attendance, including Michael Higgins, candidate for Alderman Ward 7 and Joe McMenamin, candidate for Alderman Ward 7.
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MacArthur 5th Annual Artist Market
CALL TO ARTISTS
2 Saturdays
June 4 and June 11
9am to 2pm
Town & Country Shopping Center
The MBBA sponsors the annual Artist Market to increase and enhance the awareness of the MacArthur Boulevard area and to serve as a market for emerging and accomplished artists. All items sold must be handmade by the artist who is participating. Please share the Market information with artists and craft persons who might enjoy participating in this fun urban market. We're excited to be moving into our fifth year for this event and look forward to seeing you there! Artist Application Form... Frequently Asked Questions... More information on our website...
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MacArthur Area News
- ACE Bike Shop, 2500 S MacArthur, 217-523-0188, will hold their annual Average Joe's Bike Ride on Sunday, April 17 at noon. Free drinks and snacks will be available after the ride, and store specials will be offered that day. A bicycle will be given away at 3pm. Download the flier...
- The Capitol Area Independent Business Alliance will host a shred event April 21. See ibuyspi.com.
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MBBA Membership Renewals
Please renew your membership for 2011. The 2011 Membership Form can be downloaded here and from our website, www.shoponmacarthur.com.
The MBBA supports the welfare of MacArthur Boulevard area businesses and promotes, develops and preserves MacArthur Boulevard as a desirable place to work, shop and live.
It is very important that we have the support of area businesses, organizations and neighbors. By joining the MBBA, you are making an investment in the future of MacArthur that is worth the very reasonable cost.
Please renew your membership and ask your friends, neighbors and the businesses you patronize to join the MBBA.
Everyone in the area benefits from having a vibrant, healthy MacArthur Boulevard.
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New Mailing Address for the MBBA
The MBBA's mailing address has changed:
MacArthur Boulevard Business Association 1337 Wabash Ave. Springfield, IL 62704 |
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