Shout Out
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I wanted to take this opportunity to thank and recognize the great work of our St. Cloud Police and Fire Departments -- our friends and our neighbors. My job with the DTC and involvement as a Rotarian allow me the opportunity to see the work they do, the support they offer and service they provide. We are fortunate to live in a community like ours.
Truly grateful,
Pegg A.K. Gustafson
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Downtown Construction Impact Meeting
| The next Downtown Construction Impact meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, July 12, at 7:30am at the Downtown Council conference room at 501 W. St. Germain Street.
Contractors provide regular updates on the construction projects and are available to answer questions as well.
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Capital One Winter Festival Title Sponsor
|  We are thrilled to announce that Capital One will, again, be the title sponsor for the Winter Nights & Lights Festival. Capital One has been a great partner and we're looking forward to continuing this important holiday tradition.
"Capital One is a tremendous supporter of many, many activities throughout the area. I couldn't be more proud that they will serve as the title sponsor of the WNL Festival and help make future memories for thousands of area residents and visitors," Pegg Gustafson, president and CEO, stated.
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Counterfeit $
| This is a reminder to always check any cash you receive to see if it is counterfeit or not. A quick way is to tell is to hold it up to the light and look for the line (security thread) across it. READ MORE
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What is Streetscape?
| Stantec has been hired by the City of St. Cloud to update the city's streetscape and urban design plan. The city's current plan was adopted in 1996. The DTC is fully engaged in the process, serving on the advisory committee.
"The visual elements of a street, including the road, adjoining buildings, sidewalks, street furniture, trees and open spaces, etc, that combine to form the street's character."
The question we constantly ask as a downtown membership organization, is "What makes a great place?" The Project for Public Spaces evaluated over 25,000 public spaces around the world and found that successful ones have 4 key qualities:- They are accessible;
- People are engaged in activities there;
- The space is comfortable and has a good image; and,
- It is a sociable place, where people meet and take people when they come to visit.
- and we'll add, they are authentic.
Meetings will be held in the near future to get public input. We hope you will engage in the process. Is Downtown friendly to pedestrians, bicycles, and automobiles? Does Downtown have enough green space or gathering spaces? Watch for meeting notices. PLACE... Builds and supports the local economy. Nurtures and defines community identity. Fosters frequent and meaning contact. Draws a diverse population. Promotes sense of comfort. Creates improved accessibility. |
Why Do YOU Like Being Downtown?
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 The new St. Cloud GREATER Downtown video has been released! Click HERE to watch, and let us know what YOU like about being Downtown. |
August Art Crawl - Get In On The Fun!
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The August Art Crawl in Downtown is going to be a sizzler? Generally an open-house-style art exhibit, August features special performances, events, spontaneous gatherings in studios and eateries. We encourage all of the businesses to come out on the streets to be part of the festivities. If you have inflatables or music or yoga or other activities that you think would be fun, please contact Ellen Nelson or Julie Mische to get more details. |
Downtown, Culture Without the Commute!
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Pioneer Place on 5th
Into the Woods, July 14-16, 21-23 Monday Night Jazz (every Monday at 8pm) Nick Foytik, July 15
Jason Ploof, July 16 Greg Jorgensen, July 22 Anthony Perry, July 23 Justin Ploof & The Throwbacks, July 28-29 Kelly Cordes, July 29 Takin' It To the Streets, July 30 Music of Meat Loaf, August 4-6 Check it out!...
Paramount Center for the Arts
Comedian Jeff Allen, July 19
Gaelic Storm, July 23 Yakov Smirnoff, Aug 9-10 School of Rock!, Aug 11 Davina and the Vagabonds, Aug 13 Kansas, Aug 22-23 Sister Act, Sept 9-25
THIS WEDNESDAY - Rotary's Summertime by George!
Be sure to stop by the Middletown Market to enjoy the foods offered by DTC members: Quarks, Heavenly Treats, and D.B. Searle's. MORE INFO
D.J. Bitzan Jewelers to host Chamber Business After Hours Thursday, July 21 Takin' It to the Streets, Saturday, July 30, 5 - 11pm  $46 general admission
$95 V.I.P.
5th Avenue in Downtown
This year,
Starring Lou Gramm, the original voice of Foreigner!
with performances by:
Collective Unconscious
Transit Authority, performing the music of Chicago
ALLMAN Joy, the Music of the Allman Brothers
Barden Park Thursday Concert Series, through August 11
National Night Out, August 2
Black Box Theatre, August 4-7, TRUST, a play directed by John Woehrle
Cathedral H.S. Reunion Weekend, August 12-14
Countdown to Autumn Moon is on!
 Friday, Sept 30, 6:30 pm
Wynonna Judd's new album has been described by Country Weekly as "her absolute best solo effort". This will be a rockin' country event filled with southern food, Tennessee whiskey, guitars and cowboy boots!
BUY TICKETS!
St. Mary's Cathedral Block Party
September 10, 4 - 10 pm with outdoor mass, live bands, food, beer garden, silent auction and children's activities.
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News, Announcements
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Rajkowski Hansmeier Recognition
Kevin F. Gray, Gordon H. Hansmeier, Troy A. Poetz, Paul A. Rajkowski, and Eric S. Oelrich, shareholders with the Rajkowski Hansmeier law firm in St. Cloud were recently selected for inclusion in 2016 Minnesota Super Lawyers. Super Lawyers recognizes attorneys who have distinguished themselves in their legal practice. Only the top five percent of lawyers in the state are named to this list.
GSDC Names Myres Leadership Role St. Cloud business consultant, Brian Myres, has been named to take the place of the late Earl H. Potter III as board vice chair at the Greater St. Cloud Development Corp.
Award-Winning Falcon National Bank Falcon National Bank has been recognized as an award-winning, 5-Star Superior bank from the nation's bank and credit union rating firm: BAUERFINANCIAL, INC., Coral Gables, FL.
Karen L. Dorway, president of BauerFinancial, congratulates Falcon National Bank on its continued success. "Community institutions, like Falcon National Bank, are an integral part of the communities they serve, so to say that it is 'award-winning' is to say that the community is as well. Congratulations on their continued success."
CENTRACARE Received Recognition CentraCare Clinic-Big Lake was recognized for quality lab services by the MN Dept of Health.
Marco Expands Marco recently purchased 3 companies: Data Comm, located in Missouri; Nexus Office Systems, located in Illinois; and Paragon Solutions Group, based in Plymouth, MN. This marks 15 company acquisitions by Marco in the past 3 years.
St. Cloud Hospital Earns Award
Truven Health Analytics named St. Cloud Hospital a 100 Top Hospital for the 10th time.
Coborn's Promotes Emily Coborn was promoted to the new role of vice president of fresh merchandising.
Quinlivan Announces Board Members Steve Schwegman to serve second 3-year term to its Board of Directors. He serves as CEO. Also elected, Ron Brandenburg, to CFO and Dyan Ebert to secretary.
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Small Projects/Large Projects
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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."
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.
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Our Board
| Check out our web site for the full list of our Board of Directors.
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DTC Members Host Business After Hours
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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
501 W. St. Germain Street
St. Cloud, MN 56301
320.257.8600
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Downtown Is...
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...the heart and soul of every city. It is the gathering place for its people and the physical and aesthetic expression of its collective visions. A downtown is the manifestation of the diversity of the intellectual, cultural, social, business and political consciousness of its people.
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