Monday Morning Memo

July 13, 2015

Social Media Training

DTC members are invited to join the DAYTA University Lunch & Learn Series. Next one is on Thursday, July 23rd at 11:30am - 1:30pm at the St. Cloud Country Club. REGISTER ONLINE.

DTC Members may use discount code: DTCOUNCIL

In This Issue

Social Media Training

ADA Webinar

August Meet-n-Greet at Lillian's

Events & News

Job Seekers Series

Downtown Loft Condominiums

Webinar: ADA - Minimize the Lawsuit Risks

Dozens of lawsuits have been filed again Minnesota businesses alleging violations of the American with Disabilities (ADA) and Minnesota Human Rights Act (MHRA). Join us for a webinar [particularly retail and restaurants] to:

get an overview of federal and state law;
find out your responsibilities under the law; and
learn how to respond to a disability related claim or lawsuit.

The work of the Marshall Chamber of Commerce, assisting members with a self-audit program, will also be featured.

July 29, noon - 1:00pm at the St. Cloud Area Chamber office at 1411 W. St. Germain St.

RSVP to Sharon at shenry@stcloudareachamber.com.

Lillian's to Host next Meet-N-Greet

DTC members and Downtown supporters are very
much enjoying getting into different businesses

for networking and a chance to learn more

about the Downtown neighborhood and the DTC.

Next Meet-n-Greet hosted by Lillian's on August 13th, 4:30 - 6:30.

Featured Events & News

DTC member D. J. Bitzan Jewelers at 204 Waite Avenue N in Waite Park are hosting the Chamber Business After Hours July 16, 4:30 - 6:30 pm. Grub by Mark Larson Creative Catering. Grog by Westside Liquor.

Math

ew Hall Lumber promoted Calvin Fischer to operations manager and Shawn Kockler to design and estimating manager. Fischer oversees roof
                               and floor truss and wall panel manufacturing.
                               Kockler oversees the internal manufacturing
                               operations.

Coborn's Inc. donated $1 million to the new St. Cloud Area Family YMCA facility. This brings the total amount raised to over $23.5 million.

rian Hart, president, Sandler Training,

        awarded the 3rd "power and POtential" scholarship
        for Veterans to Jamie Sieben of Clearwater. The
        annual scholarship covers all Sandler Training
        course materials, a weekly 2-hour class for 12
        months and unlimited access to Hart as a
        consultant, coach and trainer.

Courtyard by Marriott is officially open. The entire

hotel was completely renovated. There is a market and Bistro and Starbuck's coffee. It's a New Stay.

Check it out!

Remedy Beauty + Body is now open at 1400 W. St. Germain #101 | (320) 523-0280. Welcome to Downtown. Stop in and say hi to Amanda.

LEARN MORE

Big Apple Bagels opening at 701 W. St. Germain Street at the end of August. Featuring a large variety of fresh-made bagels, breakfast sandwiches, lunches and Brewster's gourmet coffee.

Barden Park Summer Events -- FREE @ 7:30 pm. Rootbeer floats are served at the concerts.

July 16 - St. Cloud Municipal Band

July 23 - Meier Grove Band Concert

July 30 - St. Cloud Municipal Band

Aug 4 - Neighborhood Night Out

Aug 6 - Rock City Jazz Band

- David Seutter will evaluate antiques

brought in by audience during the

concert. Bring antiques and

collectibles.

Aug 13 - St. Cloud Municipal Band

Job Seekers Summer Series; Next on July 21

Reserve Your Loft Today

People are surprised to learn that this type of housing generates the most calls to our office. Expanding the number of residents will only strengthen Downtown as the vital regional center and making it a more desirable place to live, work and play. New housing not only adds to the residential property tax base, but can also contribute to the commercial property tax base by attracting new businesses.

Rod Lindquist is the spokesman and developer for the project representing a South Dakota-based groups, Makenda LLC.
Makenda is working with architects, Murray Mack and Tim Gellet with HMA Architects.
Noel Johnson, agent with Premier Real Estate Services is the contact to purchase or for more information. (320) 259-4554

The one and two bedroom units will range in price from $180,000 - $300,000. The plan is to start construction in September of this year and would be completed in 2016.

URBAN LAND INSTITUTE VIEWS ON HOUSING

St. Cloud's Downtown

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"Downtown is our face
to the world."

Our Members

Check out our web site for the full list of our members and partners.

Our Members

Our Board

Check out our web site for the full list of our Board of Directors.

Our Board

Officers:

Tami DeLand, Chair

Kate Hanson, Vice Chair

Jeff Peterson, Treasurer

Sonja Gidlow, Secretary

Penny White, At-Large

Our Committees

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Members - Share Your News

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River's Edge Convention Center

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River's Edge Convention Center calendar of events for

July 2015