Comp Plan Update Comment Session
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As a member of the City's Comprehensive Planning Advisory Committee, I'd like to invite you to an Update Comment Session on Wednesday, January 20, from 6:00 - 8:00 pm in the City Hall Council Chambers. Your feedback is needed to refine the Draft Plan prior to the adoption process, which will begin in February at the Planning Commission.
Download a copy and come with your thoughts and suggestions.
OUR CITY OUR PLAN
 This session will be broadcast live on Channel 181 and posted on the City's website.
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Business Safety Network Tomorrow
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Use your established video security systems to keep our community safe. We are partnering with the Chamber, GSDC, and the St. Cloud Police Dept. to bring you information about how to keep your business and our community safer. Securenet Virtual Safety Network is a process to utilize existing security cameras in fighting crime. I hope you will join us on Tuesday, January 19 from 8 - 9am at the St. Cloud P.D. Training Room for an information meeting about the system.
Please call to register for this very important meeting.
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DB's Validates Ramp Parking
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 DB Searle's understands that some people don't like parking in the ramps. But it is easy and even more economical now! Park in any one of the Downtown parking ramps and bring your ticket to D.B. Searle's. You'll not only have a wonderful time in the bar or a scrumptious meal dining room, DB's will validate your parking up to $2, which give you a little over 2 hours to relax and enjoy. Keep the snow off your car in the winter and keep it cool in the hot summer months... and the walk is only 1 block! |
Downtown Economic Outlook Positive
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The economic outlook for downtowns across North America is more positive than it has been since the Great Recession according to a panel of experts. The wants and needs of millennials, coupled with rapidly emerging technologies, are interwoven into everything from the types of development projects to the ways we travel and park to how we shape the public realm. Four major predictions include:
- Downtown organizations will flourish.
- Millennials will shape the downtown.
- Technology will impact everything.
- Affordability will threaten authenticity.
And while there are many ways to structure downtown organizations to meet a wide variety of needs, one thing that remains a constant is that a downtown entity is essential for a thriving urban core to move forward.
Work continues on delineating responsibilities between downtown organizations and the municipalities in which they are located, while increasingly, partnerships with the private sector must also be in the mix.
Strong commercial neighborhood districts don't just happen organically. Downtown revitalization is a priority for us, not a secondary component to an overall community mission. We operate with intention and becoming more sophisticated so that the innovations occurring are more programmatic. We need to continually prove our value.
We believe we have significant impact on the core issues for Downtown which include a healthy economic return, a robust experience and continuing to be a leader in partnership roles.
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News, Announcements & Events
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Talent Summit January 21st The Greater St. Cloud Talent Summit is on January 21 at the River's Edge Convention Center, 8am - 5pm. LAST CHANCE TO SIGN UP
Invest in Your Employees. Their Future is Your Future.
 54th Annual Winter Institute, Feb. 10 - 11
The Winter Institute is an annual summit hosted by the Department of Economics, School of Public Affairs, St. Cloud State University. The Winter Institute is important forum for the members of the community to generate ideas that can foster growth and development in greater St. Cloud area, central Minnesota, and beyond. This year's theme is Community Wellness. LEARN MORE
Lavish 2016 by Kalahari
River's Edge Convention Center
March 19 | 6pm (5pm social hour)
This annual event brings Kalahari Foods' friends together to enjoy exquisite cuisine and fine entertainment. You'll find one-of-a-kind entrees from around the world including enticing African desserts.
REGISTER TODAY
Gustafson to Serve on Tri-County Humane Society BoardThe Tri-County Humane Society is an independent nonprofit animal shelter in St. Cloud and has been providing quality services to the people and animals of Central Minnesota since 1974. Pegg Gustafson is excited to join the Board of Directors.
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Downtown Construction Alerts
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 There are many exciting large projects happening in Downtown. Seeing cranes is a sign of progress. However, construction can also cause added parking challenges for Downtown businesses and their customers. Staying informed about the construction projects is extremely important. One way to do that is to sign up for Downtown Construction Alerts. Go to stcloudparking.com for detour guide maps, downtown parking maps and to get updates.
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Become a Member
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As we begin a new year, please consider joining the Downtown Council as a member. APPLY HERE
Today, more than ever, we need your vision, investment and your elbow grease as we prepare for 2016, continuing our quest to build a healthier, stronger, denser urban community. Much work remains to be done, and we need the best and the brightest to help get it done right.
We're proud of what we've been able to do and we could not have done it without our members.
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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
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Our Board
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DTC Members Host Business After Hours
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Thursday, February 18, 4:30 - 6:30 @ Sentry Bank
Tuesday, April 12, 4:30 - 6:30 @ Kelly Inn, Boser & Indigo Signworks
Tuesday, June 7, 4:30 - 6:30 @ Bernick's
Thursday, July 14, 4:30 - 6:30 @ D.J. Bitzan Jewelers
Tuesday, August 9, 4:30 - 6:30 @ Courtyard Marriott |
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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
320.257.8600
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Growth With Us
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