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Vote on Your Favorites!
Please help us choose the
2013 Downtown Eau Claire Annual Award Winners!
Vote in these categories:
Development of the Year
Renovation of the Year
Best New Business
Restaurant of the Year
Retailer of the Year
Best New Event
To vote, click here!
Please share it with others!
The winners will be honored at our 2013 Downtown Eau Claire Awards Banquet in February!
SAVE THE DATE!
The Downtown Eau Claire Annual Awards Banquet
will be Thursday, February 28th!
Everyone is invited! More information to come.
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Property Owners Invited to Meeting
For property owners in the area of S. Barstow Street from Lake Street to the Eau Claire River; for discussion on the design elements of S. Barstow Street
Wednesday, January 30th, 7 pm at RCU
Design Committee members and others gathered last Thursday to discuss design elements for the reconstruction of S. Barstow Street this year. Brian Amundson, Ross Spitz, and Doug Derks, of the City of Eau Claire led the discussion and showed more formalized ideas stemming from what the committee had decided previously. They discussed things like pavers, light poles and fixtures, landscaping, and costs. There were 14 committee members in attendance along with 11 others that came to listen and ask questions.
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Welcome to This Week's New DECI Member!
Ayres Associates, Inc.
Ayres Associates says it's a big firm, with a small footprint. While Ayres Associates takes pride in making a big impact through designs that meet clients' needs, they strive to minimize the impact our own operations have on the environment.
Ranked the 250th largest design consulting firm by ENR magazine, Ayres Associates not only incorporates environmentally responsible features into the designs it provides to clients, but also uses dozens of energy-saving and waste-reducing practices each workday to reduce the footprint of their offices. In Eau Claire the office is at 3433 Oakwood Hills Parkway, and Ayres has 12 other locations throughout the country. To learn more about Ayres Associates, head to their website.
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Art Show at Saylon Seven!
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Think About a New Facade While There's Street Construction
Does your business need a facelift? The Regional Business Fund offers a Downtown Façade Loan to encourage property and business owners in Downtown Eau Claire to revitalize the buildings. This program offers up to $30,000 at 0% interest! It's something to think about while street construction will be taking place on S. Barstow Street this year.
ELIGIBILITY
- Be located in the boundaries of Downtown Eau Claire
- Demonstrate ability to repay the loan
- Property taxes must be kept current
- Provide acceptable design plans for building renovation
- Eligible activities include: facade renovation; exterior lighting, doors, and graphics; signage, windows, and awnings; other facade or landscape improvements
DESIGN REQUIREMENTS
Applicants must provide acceptable facade design plans that comply with approved general design guidelines adopted by local governments.
FINANCE TERMS AND CONDITIONS
- Loan size can range from $5,000 to $30,000
- 0% fixed interest rate
- Repayment terms up to 15 years
- All loans shall be secured by a mortgage on the property being renovated
- Unlimited personal guarantees are required for any owner with greater than 20% ownership interest in the business
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Jazz Dinner at the Ramada!
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Are you looking for space to rent downtown?
Check out our *Featured Downtown Property*
Type: Retail
Address: 305 S. Barstow Street
Space: 2000 square feet
Lease Price: $1200 per month, no utilities included, minimum 1 year lease
Description: Beautiful commercial retail space available in the heart of downtown Eau Claire. The space features a large front display window, marble floors, tall ceilings, and a great location. It is currently being used for an upscale children's clothing boutique. Approximately 2000 square feet on the main level, plus some basement storage as well.
Contact: Dave or Erica Ottosen 
eottosen@yahoo.com
715-797-7800
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Learn What it Takes to Build a Thriving Business
To find out more about the
Entrepreneurial Training Program
and to register just go to this website! |
Get the Word Out!
Would you like a little more help publicizing your Downtown event? Just put it on our calendar! Go to our website and submit your event! It's that easy!
(The link is near the bottom of the page under the calendar)
And when you're done with that don't forget to 'like' our Facebook page
Downtown Eau Claire!
or visit our YouTube channel Downtown Eau Claire, Inc!
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