Labor Day
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The first Labor Day holiday was celebrated on Tuesday, Sept 5, 1882 in New York City. It is an important moment to reflect on the courage of the working people who brought us Labor Day and the many working benefits we enjoy today. Hoping you had a safe Holiday weekend. 9/11
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Small Business Saturday Webinar
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We would like to invite you to become a Neighborhood Champion for Small Business Saturday. Celebrated the Saturday after Thanksgiving, the day helps business owners with their most pressing need -- getting more customers.
Join us to learn how you can become a Neighborhood Champion to help our downtown make the most of Small Business Saturday, November 28th. You will learn how other communities are planning to rally their neighborhoods to Shop Small and how you can use Small Business Saturday Event Kits containing Shop Small merchandise such as balloons, bags, and other items to help support your event on the day.
The DTC, as a member of the Int'l Downtown Association, is already registered for a FREE Small Business Saturday webinar. It will take place at the DTC office in the conference room, September 16th at 2pm.
Please RSVP by September 14 if you plan to attend the webinar .
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Featured Events & News
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That's right, Beaver Island Brewing Co. will be hosting their inaugural Oktoberfest under the big tent on Saturday, September 26th from noon-5pm in the parking lot directly behind BIBC on 6th Avenue. Complete with the roll-out of BIBCo's Oktoberfest beer, this event will feature 2 traditional German bands, authentic German foods, dance contests and a whole lot of fun. Kicks off at noon with music by Ray Drontle Band followed by a rousing performance by The Chmielewski Family Funtime Band. GET TICKETSParamount Gala, October 3rd  The annual Paramount Gala fundraiser is set for Saturday, October 3rd.
6pm - Socialize, Drink, Eat!
Watch artists create their work, browse the silent auction and much more.
8pm - Wendy Liebman
National renowned comedian, semi-finalist on America's Got Talent, Season 9 ABOUT
9:30pm - Dancing in the Theatre
The stage will drop for Rock 'n Roll's greatest dance tunes delivered by Collective Unconscious with special guest George Maurer! TICKETS
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DAYTA University, September 17th
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Social media is a dish best served fresh. Keep up with the ever-changing social media marketing industry with DAYTA's Lunch & Learn series?
Topic: Leveraging LinkedIn as a CRM Tool for your Business
Date: September 17, 11:30am - 1:30pm
At: St. Cloud Country Club
Cost: $45 (includes lunch)
Here's what will be covered.....
- Various ways to find targeted prospects
- Creating "lists" to identify your sales pipeline
- Using LinkedIn's features to your advantage
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Support Our Neighborhoods
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Job Seekers Summer Series; Next one Sept. 18
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Coffee & Careers held at Capital One Cafe at 30 So 7th Ave.
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DTC Open House @ HTS Building
(win an iPad!)
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Members - Share Your News
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DTC members should remember that this newsletter is a FREE way to share your news, announcements, events, etc. Simply send an email to Pegg by the end of week. |
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How Do Great Downtowns
Become Great?
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Great downtowns don't happen by pure happenstance; it is a long, deliberate process. In every "successful" and vibrant downtown, getting people to live there is of crucial importance. READ MORE
And why investing in Downtown is so important -- it's all about ROI. LEARN MORE
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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
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Visitor Guide
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St. Cloud's Downtown,
part of a region....
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Free Admission. Saturday, September 12th, 4-10pm. 5:30 pm is Jazz.combo and 7:30 is Martin Zellar and the Hardways.
