Thank You for Leadership
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Tami DeLand, with School Dist. 742, has led our organization as Chair for the past 2 years. We so appreciate her willingness to serve in this capacity knowing it was an "add on" to so many other things, including her own career, family and multitude of other volunteer commitments.
Thank you, Tami, for bringing your passion, intellect, insight, experience and resources to to the table. Thank you for challenging me and your fellow Board members. Thank you for using all of your experience, skills, knowledge and education to move our organization forward. And finally, thank you for serving our members.
Pegg A.K. Gustafson, DTC president/CEO
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Love This Mark Thelen Quote!
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If you're not Downtown, you're just somewhere else.
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Downtown Marketing Campaign
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 The DTC is working to develop a Downtown Marketing Campaign. The design and messaging should be ready this week.
DTC reps will be visiting as many Downtown businesses as possible to see if this is something you'd find of benefit to your business. BUT! It can only happen if we sign up over 30 businesses to participate. The DTC is kicking in some funds and coordinating the effort as a benefit to our membership and all of Downtown.
What we will be seeking is $100 per month from each business for 6 months to roll out a campaign to promote Downtown. We have a few that have already signed on. If you are interested, please contact Pegg at the DTC or Andy at D.B. Searle's this week.
A special thank you to Townsquare Media for the current ads you've been playing to promote Downtown. We hope you are hearing them.
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2016 Looks Good
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Here at the DTC, we are excited about our plans for 2016. Some of the highlights are:
- Applying for IDA Emerging Leader Fellowship Program to ensure the highest quality of programs and services;
- Our newsletter, the Monday Morning Memo, is reaching over 3,000 contacts every week and packed with member-related articles;
- Hosting Best Practices Webinar featuring Rotary's Summertime by George;
- New market-rate lofts should be completed by the end of the year
- New parking ramp will be completed by the end of the year
- Relocating to our new office at 501 W. St. Germain St.
- Moving forward with the Mississippi Riverwalk Task Force
You should have received your membership renewal notification in the mail. We hope that you will consider supporting the organization for another year as we strive to be bigger and better than ever. In the meantime, please let us know if there are any ways we can assist you and your business. We look forward to working with you this year.
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Mississippi Riverwalk Task Force
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 Members of Mississippi Partners and members of  the St. Cloud Rotary Club have joined together to form a Mississippi Riverwalk Task Force. The Task Force is led by Dave Laliberte. The Mississippi River is an irreplaceable community asset and currently underutilized. Envision a side-by-side trail and boardwalk with benches, scenic overlooks, fishing piers, public art, historic and interpretive panels, and amphitheater. And it wouldn't end there. Fishing, waterski shows, rowing races, canoe/ kayak rentals, pumpkin regatta, powerboat races, triathlons/ swimming races, milk carton boat races, foot truck festival, global market, yoga......and more. Stay tuned. |
News, Announcements & Events
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Bremer Bank Adds Brad Burklund as Ag Banking VP
 Brad Burklund joins the continuously expanding St. Cloud Bremer team as Ag Banking VP. Burklundoperated his own farm management consulting business and taught farm business management classes at SCTCC. Prior to that 25-year teaching term, he taught production agriculture to high school students and farm management to adults at 3 area high schools.
In addition to a bachelor's degree in Agricultural Education from UW-River Falls, Burklund has a master's degree in the same program from the U of M-Twin Cities. He is a member of the Assoc of Agriculture Educators, both at the MN and national levels, and the MN Assoc of Career and Technical Educators.
Burklund received numerous honors, including the 2014 Outstanding Educator award from MN State Colleges and Universities, and the 2013 Outstanding Farm Management Educator award from the National Association of Agriculture Educators. He is a 6-time recipient of the
regional-level Outstanding Farm Business Management Program award from the MN Assoc of Agriculture Educators
Gustafson to Serve on St. Cloud Rotary Board Pegg Gustafson, DTC president, will serve as the Director of Membership under the leadership of Jerry McCarter as the incoming Rotary Club president, starting this summer.
Transportation Opportunity for Low-Income Job Seekers
Metro Bus is pleased to announce the availability of a new program to help individuals with low income be successful in their efforts to become employed. The application is located in the "Riding Metro Bus" section of ridemetrobus.com and at the Metro Bus Mobility Training Center in Downtown.
Inbound Marketing, Feb 9
An Inbound Marketing presentation will be delivered by Leighton Interactive of St. Cloud on February 9, 8 - 10am at the SCSU Welcome Center. $25. Key take away: Clear action steps on how Inbound Marketing will attract, convert and close the customer you need. PAYPAL REGISTRATION. Send to PayPal Account: chapter@stcloudscore.org. Fee $25. Needs to be paid in advance. (light refreshments; attached underground heated parking)
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. Dr. Robert Putnam is present on "Our Kids: The American Dream in Crisis". REGISTER
2016 Boat Show
February 12-14 at the River's Edge Convention Center. Expecting 3,000.
For Valentine's Day, Think St. Cloud Floral!Valentine's Day is on a Sunday this year, so think about ordering flowers or a basket or jewelry sooner rather than later. St. Cloud Floral offers the tradition to very unique bouquet designs which is probably why they were voted Best Floral Shop in Central Minnesota. ORDER TODAY 2016 Camp & Travel Show February 15-21 at the River's Edge Convention Center. Expecting 3,000.2016 Central MN Farm ShowFebruary 22-25 at the River's Edge Convention Center. Expecting 1,000.
Community Priorities, February 26 On February 26th, 7:30 - 10:00 am at the River's Edge Convention Center, people from all over gather to renew the region's commitment to the Community Priorities. Our collective goal is to make the greater St. Cloud region one of the most attractive markets possible by enhancing its quality of life, education, workforce and economic attributes.
If you care about the St. Cloud metro community and want to help make it an even better place to live, please attend "Better Together: The Greater St. Cloud Area Community Pillars Forum. Join hundreds of other local residents; get involved. REGISTER
SCAR Dolls February 27 at the River's Edge Convention Center. Expecting 800.
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
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Coming In March!
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For special introductory rates, contact Marla Warner at (320) 255-8702.
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St. Cloud's Downtown
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RENEW or BECOME A MEMBER TODAY!
"Downtown is our face
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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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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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