5th & Donnelly
Mount Dora Village Merchants
& Business Association Member Newsletter
April Edition
 April 2010
Mount Dora Village Merchants and Business Assoc.
Marketing Committee Update for April Member Newsletter:

Window Display:

Main Street Leasing agreed to allow the use of the vacant window next to Julianne's Coastal Cottage at no cost to MDVMBA. Julie agreed to Chair the window display initiative and decorate the window. Please contact Julie if you have any great display ideas.  We will display MDVMBA accomplishments and use collateral to inform the public of what MDVMBA is doing and possibly gain new merchant members who are not aware of our efforts.

 

Banners

Simple branding 2x4 banner purchased for use in our window display and to take to events for our table set ups - Banner has "Mount Dora Village Merchant and Business Association" at top; MDVMBA logo in center and "www.MtDora.org" at bottom.

 

 

Direct MDVMBA member benefit-Orlando Sentinel monthly wrap- Call out for monthly free MDVMBA member ads was successful . MDVMBA members not submitting copy still had their business listed. Our apologizes to PizzAmore for not being included on the MDVMBA member list.

 

Event Sponsorship:

2010 Mount Dora Music Festival:

The Feb 18 -21 event was sponsored with over $5000 worth of advertising to reach "Maestro sponsorship level" .

MDVMBA provided advertising support via our Feb wrap wth Orlando Sentinel, internet promotion, Daily Commercial ads and provided exclusive radio spots on WDBO, WMMO and K92FM

 

Kiosk Directory

We are happy to announce the installation of the association sponsored kiosk directories in three CRA kiosks around town.  Thank you to Janet Craig & Brian Young for their efforts in this endeavor.

 

Turnpike Brochures

Generic Mount Dora brochures for turnpike rest areas was discussed with Cathy Hoescht of the Chamber. Cost for reprints will be investigated and MDVMBA will support the cost of the reprints cooperatively with the City and the Chamber.



For more information please email Janet Craig at: JanetCraig@MtDora.org

Thank you,
Janet Craig
MDVMBA Marketing
 
Events Committee Update:

The committee is gearing up for the 26th annual Mount Dora Craft Fair only 6 months away!

TerryAbbott@MtDora.org
TerryCummins@MtDora.org
Fellow members,

* The next Association General Membership meeting will be held Wednesday, May 26th - 5:30pm at the Lakeside Inn.  Refreshments and networking at 5:00pm.

Show up for a chance to win $100 Dora Dollars, Featured Business of the month and other fabulous prizes.

Please visit our website at www.MtDora.org for the latest information.
 
                 From the Board of Directors:

Congratulations to everyone involved in putting on a fabulous Spring Collectibles & Crafts Show!  In spite of the weather issues on Sunday afternoon the Mount Dora Police estimate that over 55,000 people attended the event this year.  That is over 40,000 more people than have ever attended past events including the years that the Antique Boat Festival was hosted by Mount Dora.
 
The power and reach of the association's ongoing promotional efforts is evident as we continue to improve attendance at all of our events.  Be sure and contact Janet Craig the Marketing Committee Chairperson to find out how your individual business can be featured in our ongoing promotional campaigns.
 
This is a snapshot of Saturday afternoon at the Spring Show...
 
 

Mount Dora, The Festival City...
Mount Dora, The Festival City...
 

Dora Dollars made easy!
                   Dora Dollars                                 The Dora Dollar program
explained in this Power Point presentation for receiving Merchants and certificate bearers.
Click here to see the Power Point presentation.
The Mount Dora Village Merchants & Business Association is a top level sponsor of the 2nd Annual Blues & Wine Festival and the new PAWS for Mount Dora events.
 

PAWS for Mount Dora
PAWS for Mount Dora





Featured Merchant of the month.

Maison En Ville
644 North Donnelly Street
Mount Dora, Florida 32757
352-385-3919
info@maisonenvillefl.com
 
Maison En Ville
Maison En Ville
 
Membership Committee Update:

MDVMBA membership information.

Please check your email regularly for valuable membership benefits and opportunities to promote your business.

For additional information please contact the Membership Committee listed below:

George Gregory - GeorgeGregory@MtDora.org
Clara Schneider - cnsfla70@aol.com
Jim Timberlake - Timberwolf@embarqmail.com

Thank you on behalf of the Membership Committee.
Stay tuned for your regular association newsletter keeping you up to date on our events and initiatives throughout the year.

Visit our association website regularly for the lastest news and events that you need to know.  www.MtDora.org



ShoppingShop local and shop often...
 

 

 


 
Sincerely,

Brian E. Young - MDVMBA Secretary
Mount Dora Village Merchants and Business Association, Inc.
BrianEYoung@MtDora.org
Merchant Madness at PizzAmore!
PizzAmore
15% off on all menu items for all Merchant Members! Dine in or take out all day Tuesday at PizzAmore.

Tuesday Hours:  11:30am-9:00pm
622 North Donnelly St., Mount Dora
(352) 383-0092 - www.YouLovePizza.com