See You on Thursday @ Sentry Bank
| The first DTC Meet-N-Greet of the year is being hosted by Sentry Bank at 120 4th Avenue South. This will be a fun networking event for members, their employees and their guests. Get to know other members and your Downtown neighbors.
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Member Benefit
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 The DTC is always seeking ways to help our members. A new service we are offering to our membership is to host small focus groups, which remain a useful feedback method.
For example, a focus group is an excellent way to get feedback about your retail business. In a structured environment, a carefully selected group of shoppers can take you deep into their thoughts about the store and the products it sells.
If member benefit is of interest to you, please call (257-8600) or email Pegg.
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Make A Difference by Volunteering
|  The DTC has so many ways to get involved. Change and improvements don't happen by chance. We are so fortunate to work with hundreds of volunteers each year working for the betterment of our Downtown.
We have fun. We make a difference. You get to meet and work with talented people. Employees, residents, young or old -- we're in this together.
Membership Committee
Membership makes up 62% of our income. In March we will kick off our Strength in Numbers membership drive. In addition to retention and recruitment, help us ensure that members find value in their investment.
Beautification Committee
This committee is responsible for the Spring Clean Up and the Adopt-A-Planter Program. This year we will be looking for people to participate in bi-annual inventory walks. These walks will entail identifying and addressing 3 areas of basic infrastructure improvements. If you can't serve on the committee, consider volunteering for one of these projects.
Walk About Active Experience Series Committee
In addition to the Walk About, we are looking to host a series of active experiences in an attempt to provide opportunities throughout the year.
Winter Parade Committee
This committee is responsible for planning and executing the Winter Parade, now 15th year.
To volunteer or for more details, call or email Pegg. Note which committee(s) you are interested in. Thank you.
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Member News
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Mahowald Insurance Agency is pleased to announce that Joe Westerlind, Laura Tomczik & Bridget Faber have become partners of the agency. With over 40 collective years in the risk management, insurance, and group benefits field, they join a partner team that strives to ensure the highest level of client satisfaction and trusted advice for corporate and personal risk management needs. Congratulate Joe, Bridget and Laura!
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Vicki Ikeogu is the new business an consumer report for the St. Cloud Times. If you feel the public should know about anything new, innovative or unique at your business, please contact Vicki at (320) 259-3662 or vikeogu@StCloud.Gannett.com.
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The Great River Regional Library system brings focus to early literacy with "Once Upon a Reader" Series, part of a statewide program. Once Upon A Reader is a one-book program designed for pre-kindergarten children to promote early literacy skills. LEAR MORE
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Featured Events
| Kalahari Foods Lavish Dinner Event
March 28, 6pm
River's Edge Convention Center
A lavish intercontinental evening with gourmet cuisine and ravishing entertainment. Please join Kalahari Foods, MN for this unique experience on March 28th. This flavorful evening will feature Chef Isaac Owens and his crew. You want want to miss out. Click here for tickets.
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2015 Goal & Objectives
| The Board of Directors approved the 2015 organizational goals and objectives at the January 26th board meeting. There are five (5) focus areas: organization, membership, economic development, marketing & communications, and vibrancy. We've featured membership, economic development and marketing and communication. This week about Vibrancy.
Purpose:
To grow the Downtown physical, business, cultural and residential environment to be economically vibrant.
Goal:
Create a positive visual impact and experience of the built environment.
Objectives:- Host and support special events that attract people to Downtown.
- Support basic infrastructure needs and improvements.
- Increase people resources to executive programs and activities.
Tactics / Strategies: - Host a Walk About Active Experience Series
- Be a resource for others wanting to host activities in Downtown.
- Set up a volunteer recruitment and tracking system.
- Execute Beautification Program.
- Identify and address 3 areas of basic infrastructure improvements based on bi-annual walks.
- Identify signature project / focused initiative.
Worth reading: Placemaking Main Street into a Destination Downtown. and 13 Ways Placemaking Impacts Economic Development. |
Strength in Numbers Membership Drive
| For almost 25 years, the DTC has relied on the support of its members to become an influential voice for Downtown. We owe our strength and many accomplishments to over 150 members throughout the region. We need you - our members - to help us maintain our powerful voice with a thriving and growing membership.
In that spirit, we're excited to announce the launch of our Strength in Numbers membership drive in March. An a DTC member, you know the value of belonging to the the largest Downtown membership organization that advocates on your behalf. You know about our valuable education resources and networking opportunities. You know that we work tirelessly to position Downtown as the place to be. There's no better time than now for you to share that knowledge with your friends, colleagues and fellow businesses.
Membership Matters
Increasing our membership means we can work more effectively to face down any threats and continue to get Downtown recognized as the heart of the region.
It Only Takes One
By referring just one new member, you will make a difference. Please join us in this very important drive.
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| New Parking Ramp |  Construction begins April 1st
One block north of Germain on 5th Avenue will be closed for a period of 12-16 months. Hopefully we'll have something new to report next week.
For ideas and concerns regarding the new parking ramp, contact Pegg or Steve (Public Services at 650-2900).
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St. Cloud's Downtown
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| Working on behalf of our members for the betterment of Downtown, the heart of the region.
RENEW or BECOME A MEMBER TODAY!
"Downtown is our face
to the world."
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Our Members
| Check out our web site for the full list of our members and partners.
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Our Board
| Check out our web site for the full list of our Board of Directors.
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Our Committees
| Get involved in shaping the future of Downtown.
Membership Development
Vibrancy
DTC Placemaking
Marketing / BR&A
Downtown Walk About
Parking
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| Chamber After Hours |
The St. Cloud Area Chamber of Commerce's Business After Hours offers a great opportunity to network with other professionals. BAH is open to all Chamber members and their guests -- bring friends, co-workers and business associates. The following DTC-member businesses are hosting Business After Hours 4:30 - 6:30pm
Thursday, March 19, 2015 Gaslight Creative
713 W. St. Germain St.,
St. Cloud
Thursday, July 16, 2005
D.J. Bitzan Jewelers
203 Waite Ave. N.,
Waite Park
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Our Organization
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St. Cloud Downtown Council
& Alliance Foundation
1010 W. St. Germain Street, Suite 250
St. Cloud, MN 56301
320.257.8600
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