The Downtown Advantage Weekly Newsletter
 
Mar 28, 2016  
Mayor's State of the City Address

 
In This Issue
Mayor's State of the City Address
Fellowship
H.S. Exshibition
Support Freedom Flight
News, Announcements
Available Properties
Job Posting
IDA Leader Fellowship
International Downtown Association (IDA) President & CEO David T. Downey, CAE announced that Pegg A.K. Gustafson, President & CEO of the St. Cloud Downtown Council (DTC), has been selected as a 2016 IDA Fellow. "Pegg can take great pride in having been selected among a very strong group of applications for this inaugural year. The selection committee had a challenge choosing among so many applications. Pegg has been chosen and has been identified as a leader within the industry."
Gustafson will be one of only 26 urban management professionals to be immersed in the most robust and significant professional development experience ever offered by the IDA through the Emerging Leadership Fellowship Program . The newly designed program aims to broaden understanding of urban place management beyond the core area of expertise. Top-credentialed educators and industry leaders will provide insights into key skills development, maximizing connections with experts in the field. Gustafson will attend a week-long program in New York City in June.

The IDA is a community of 4,500 place management professionals.
 
36th Annual H.S. Exhibition & Competition

FreedomFlight.org
  Tickets at door
  Advance Tickets (call Luke 320.267-5481)
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News, Announcements & Events
River's Edge - Larger Upcoming Events  
Everything on Wheels, April 1-2   (Est. 2,000)
SCAR Dolls, April 9                     (Est. 900)
Mercy Me Concert, April 10          (Est. 2,500)
Apperts Food, April 13-14            (Est. 1,500)
First Steps Baby Expo, April 16    (Est. 1,000)
Spring Food Show, April 25-26     (Est. 1,200)
Check out the entire calendar here


Falcon National Bank Offers FREE Seminar, April 7th 
Complimentary Seminar designed to help local business professionals better understand how HSAs, Medicare & 401Ks interact.  Seminar features a panel discussion with 3 specialists with an in depth understanding. 

Thursday, April 7, 7am registration, 7:30 - 9:00 am Program at the Bank at 1010 W. St. Germain St.  RSVP by April 4 to Amy at (320) 223-6312  



Express Employment to Host Simulcast, April 13th
Shaw will share the lessons he's learned about great leadership both on and off the basketball court.  Click here to learn more about the speakers.  TO REGISTER


Anderson Center Speakers Forum, May 11th
Susan Marvin, president of Marvin Windows and Doors to speak May 11th, 11:30 am - 1:00 pm, River's Edge Convention Center.  For tickets and more information, contact Sydney at (320) 251-5420.  A luncheon for business owners, executives and managers interested in networking, team building, learning and inspiration.   


Quarterly Business Report Review, March 24th 
Great River Federal Credit Union is excited to further our partnership with St Cloud State University, the St Cloud Times, and the Greater St Cloud Development Corp in hosting a public presentation of the Quarterly Business Report Review on March 24th from 7:30 to 9am.  The QBR Review will be held in Sartell at Resource Training and Solutions in the Brilliance Ballroom.  The following link will take you to a website for reserving your free tickets. 
 
If you have an interest in the condition of the local economy, or just an interest in hearing about what our local business owners are talking about, I encourage you to attend as our guest.
 

Lemon Twist Tour, June 22nd

Barden Park Thursday Concert Series, July 7th - August 11tt

National Night Out, August 2nd

Rotary's Summertime by George (Weds), June 15 - August 31 

Available Properties List
The DTC keeps an inventory of available buildings for lease or sale.  If you are interested in relocating, expanding or starting a business and think Downtown is an option, please contact Pegg at 320.257.8600.  


Featured Property:

Historic 810 Building on West St. Germain

Suite 202
Max Contiguous:  3,692 SF
Min Divisible:  3,692 SF
Rent/SF/YR:   $8 / SF / Gross
Term:  Negotiable
Occupancy:  Vacant

Suite 303
Max Contiguous:  3,257 SF
Min Divisible:  3,258 SF
Rent/SF/YR:  $8 / SF / Gross
Term:  Negotiable
Occupancy:  Vacant

Contact Matt Studer or Sheila DeVine at Warnert Commercial. 
Job Posting
High Impact Training is seeking to fill a Coordinator of National Sales Programs who would be enthusiastic and results-oriented to help them grow and build relationships with a nationwide client base.   

For more information, contact Amanda Henry at (320) 259-8222. 


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"Downtown is our face
to the world."

We don't network,
 we connect.
We don't lobby,
 we influence.
We don't hold events for the sake of it, they all have a purpose.
Most importantly, all Downtown Council members get a
return on investment. 



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Our Members
Check out our web site for the full list of our members and partners. 
 
Our Board
Check out our web site for the full list of our Board of Directors. 
Our Board

2016 Executive Comm:
Lisa Ellis, Vice Chair
Gail Ruhland, Treasurer
Sonja Gidlow, Secretary
Penny White, At-Large
Tami DeLand, Past Chair
 
DTC Members Host Business After Hours

Tuesday, April 12, 4:30 - 6:30 @ Kelly Inn, Business After Hours Extra!

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

Members - Share Your News
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.  

River's Edge Convention Center
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 River's Edge Convention Center calendar of events


Our Organization
St. Cloud Downtown Council
& Alliance Foundation
1010 W. St. Germain Street, Suite 250
St. Cloud, MN  56301
320.257.8600



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