 Greetings!
Happy Holidays! And thanks for your support of Downtown Rhinelander!
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We're lighting up the downtown
for the Holidays!
 
Dubl Digits Imaginuity
 
BMO Harris Bath and Body Creations
  Carpetiers Lattitudes
  Hext Theater Danner's Shoe Store
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Mainstreet with Maggie
by Maggie Steffen,
DRI Executive Director
 Happy Holidays Everyone!
For me, one of the best part of the Holidays is the beauty of the season. The shining, glittery, glowing places and sites it creates. Now combine that with your shopping or your celebrating with family and friends and the joy of this time of years will be reveled.
If you are looking for this feeling I suggest you come downtown. The City, shops, restaurants and taverns have embraced the season and it is truly magical. You just have to experience it.
Wishing you a holiday to remember. Maggie
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From left: Mike Cheslock, Dan Kuzlik, Tom Peterson, Sandy Buss and Mike Hastreiter. Not pictured: Jim Hext.
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DRI Board elects new members for 2014
Three new and two returning board members were elected to the Downtown Rhinelander Board at its annual meeting on October 30.
Mike Cheslock, Community Education Coordinator from the School District of Rhinelander, is a new community member, Tom Peterson, retired accountant, was elected as treasurer. Dan Kuzlik, former economic restructuring chair, was elected vice president. Sandy Buss is returning to the board after a few years' absence as the new promotions chair. Mike Hastreiter, owner of Bucketheads Sports Bar, is a new member, as well as Jim Hext from Hext theater.
Retirements from the board included Joan Belongia, former organization chair, and Michelle Smith Grage, vice president. Other changes included Ray Burgan taking over as chair of the economic restructuring committee.
All new board members start with the January meeting.
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Downtown Street Parking:
We need your help!
It's holiday shopping season! A time where a lot of downtown businesses make their money. Please remember that the downtown parking spaces are for
customers and shoppers. Time is at a high value and if spaces aren't available the consumer will literally "drive right by."
Remember:
Parking time downtown is limited to two hours only. If you need to park longer than that, there is plenty of room in the surrounding city parking lots. A little more of a walk, maybe, but well worth it, considering it means that shoppers will be encouraged to come to our downtown stores.
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Executive Director
Downtown Rhinelander Inc.
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SAVE THE DATE
Let us know about your business events one month prior and we will post then here.
Dec 7
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Railroad Association: Pictures with Santa @ Trigs Plaza -11 a.m. - 2 p.m.
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Dec 7
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Hext Theater:
Comedian Dwight York
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Dec 17
| Elbo Room: Bret Michaels
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Dec 28
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Hext Theater:
Singer/Songwriter ABZ
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Dec 31
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Bucketheads: New Year'e Eve with D.J. Duddy
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Jan 12
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Volunteer Appreciation*
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Taste of Chocolate*
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These are DRI Events
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Stay Connected
 
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Message by DRI President
Mark Gutterer,
Rhinelander Cafe & Pub
What's Up Mark? 
The holidays are upon us in full force. Please take some time to enjoy family and friends. Be safe in your holiday travels and remember to "Buy Local" whenever you get the chance.
In addition to enjoying the holidays, we at DRI will be busy planning for Taste of Chocolate and many more initiatives that you will hear about as we roll in to 2014.
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Snow, shovels, & sidewalks
By Joan Belongia
It's here! The snow. With more to come in December, January, February, March, and...
With the snow comes the pileup of the white stuff on sidewalks all over the city.
Downtown sidewalk snow needs to be shoveled off so shoppers can make their way to your shop.
What can YOU do? Simple!
Shovel your sidewalk by 9 am every day. You'll get fresh air, a rosy color in your cheeks, and you'll make the entranceway safe for everyone.
Now, about those snowbanks. It's not easy for our customers to get onto your shoveled sidewalks when the snowbanks are a foot or more high, aka minimountains Actually, for some shoppers it is impossible to get to your front door if they have to climb over apile of white stuff.
Please take the time to make a safe walkway for our shoppers!
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 Volume 2 Issue 1
Downtown Rhinelander, Inc.
Maggie Steffen
Executive Director
26 N Brown St
P.O. Box 1638
Rhinelander WI 54501
Phone 715-362-7374
Fax 715-362-7340
msdri@frontiernet.net
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All of our committees were working on their 2014 budget this month. Here are some of their budget highlights.
Design
by Pat LaPorte, Chair
- Streetscape, Flower Basket and Hodags on Parade are the focus of this budget.
Economic Restructuring
by Ray Burgan, Chair
- Retention and Recruitment will have an increased effort this year.
- Parking lots, facade grants and loans are ongoing.
Organization
Looking for a new Chair
- Newsletter and volunteer recruitment and appreciation are the focus of this committee budget.
Promotions
by Sandy Buss, Chair
- Events and Celebrations continue to be the focus of this committee.
- Currently we have 11 special events during the year.
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Mane Flare Staff has fun with the Weekend Open House
Mane Flair Staff, from left: Katherine Webster, Jody Beyer, Leas Servent and Karen Steinmentz
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