Monthly Meeting
Thursday, May 12
7:30 am
Red Cross Building
1045 Outer Park Drive
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Missed the meeting? Here's the scoop!
Thanks to Debbie Cimarossa,
our breakfast sponsor for April.
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New MBBA President
The Board accepted the resignation of Cory Jobe, MBBA President for the past 3.5 years, on April 11. Cory was presented a director's chair with "Cory * Mac * Jobe" as a token of appreciation for his years of service to the MBBA. As our new Ward 6 Alderman, we'll still see Cory at meetings, and he will be busier than ever!
The Board presented Debbie Cimarossa to the membership as the nominee for MBBA President. Debbie was elected as the new MBBA President by unanimous vote - welcome Debbie! |
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Debbie Cimarossa, Ward 7 Alderman, said the MBBA is important to the City of Springfield. She sponsored a resolution to adopt the MacArthur Master Plan on April 19, which passed.
View the resolution here... (PDF)
Jen Dillman, Sangamon County Board Member, said the 20-member MacBac Committee will meet on 4/20, and she will meet with State Senator Bomke to present a Master Plan booklet & get MacArthur "on the radar" for potential future state funding. Jen mentioned the redistricting of Sangamon County for the County Board.
Cory Jobe, Alderman Elect, Ward 6
Cory intends to be an active member of the MBBA, to partner with new Ward 7 Alderman Joe McMenamin, to listen and also take action. He reiterated the need for incentives for developers to invest in MacArthur and indicated that TLM, the owners of the former Kmart, are interested in redeveloping or selling the property.
Joe McMenamin, Alderman Elect, Ward7
Joe said the MBBA is one of the most important organizations in Ward 7, expressed his intent to work with Debbie as the new President of the MBBA, and to listen and work successfully with various stakeholders.
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MBBA Project News
Streetscape and Landscaping
A discussion on streetscape started with expression of the need to contact the developer of the new Scheels store to encourage more greenspace, and in the discussion that followed, Paul O'Shea said the current landscape ordinance could be improved. Paul followed up after the meeting with additional information to answer questions about the approval process.
Find out more about current landscape ordinances and the approval process on the MBBA website...
Adopt-A-Street Cleanup - May 14 Julie Dirksen is planning the spring cleanup in partnership with Butler School. Volunteers to assist the schoolchildren are welcome.
The cleanup will be done on Saturday, May 14 from 8:30-11am.
Mark your calendar for the MacArthur 5th Annual Artist Market Saturday, June 4 and June 11, 9am to 2pm Town & Country Shopping Center
Arts, handmade crafts, music, food and fun! We're excited to be moving into our fifth year for this event and look forward to seeing you there! Please share the dates with artists and craft persons who might enjoy participating in this fun urban market.
Artist Application Form... Frequently Asked Questions... More information on our website... |
MacArthur Area News
- The Paper Boutique is now open at 2112 S. MacArthur - offering paper crafting, scrapbooking, custom invitations, stationery and photography - welcome to the newest MBBA business member!
- LaLoma Mexican Restaurant is now open in Town & Country Shopping Center.
- City Trends, a national clothing store is now open in T&C Shopping Center.
- Hometown Pantry is open at the corner of South Grand & MacArthur with coffee, snacks & lottery tickets.
- Scheels' opening is scheduled for June 25.
- The Hibachi Grill in the Town & Country Shopping Center is remodeling.
- The former bank building at the corner of OuterPark & MacArthur has been purchased.
- IDOT is measuring at the intersection of Laurel & MacArthur. Debbie Cimarossa will find out details.
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Worthy Causes
South Side Christian Church Big Block Bash
Sponsorship Opportunities Available
Big Block Bash is an annual block party that South Side Christian Church hosts to celebrate living life in Springfield. For the past three years we have seen interest and involvement in the Big Block Bash climb to nearly 1,000.
SSCC is intentional about promoting and inviting neighborhoods within a one mile radius of their MacArthur Campus.
This year's Big Block Bash will be
July 17, 2010 from 6-8pm.
Last year 11 MacArthur business and neighbors helped to sponsor this event by providing discounts, services, or cash donations.
How could you help make this year's
Big Block Bash better than ever?
For more information on Sponsorship Opportunities, download the flier or contact Daniel Shelton, SSCC Worship Minister at 525-0304 or daniel@southsidechristian.com.
Does Springfield need a new Visual Arts Center?
The Springfield Art Association, the Prairie Art Alliance, and other local visual arts groups have come together in an effort to develop a visual arts center in the Enos Park neighborhood in Springfield, IL as part of the proposed Cultural Art Campus proposed in the Enos Park Master Plan. The survey is a CRITICAL first step in getting feedback about the need and potential use of this type of facility.
Download a description the program and its impact on the neighborhood.
(PDF)
Please go to
https://www.surveymonkey.co/s/SpringfieldVisualArtsCenter
to complete the online survey.
If you would like a printed survey, please call 523-2631, and we will get one in the mail to you. You may also download a hard copy from our website at www.springfieldart.org.
Please forward this link to ALL of your friends in the Springfield area. We want to hear from EVERYONE.
From Betsy Dollar, Springfield Art Association Executive Director and Steve Combs, President of Enos Park Neighborhood Association
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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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