Members Motivate DTC
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The St. Cloud Downtown Council is a membership organization and our members really do matter most. We have over 150 members that support our important work by paying annual dues (over 33% of our annual budget). Our membership includes corporations, small local businesses, civic organizations, regional leaders and property owners. Our mission is to work for the betterment of Downtown ON BEHALF OF OUR MEMBERS (our customers), the heart of the region. We are truly thankful to each and every one of you for stepping up as an active, voluntary stakeholder in our efforts to keep Downtown vibrant. If you are interested in becoming a member, please contact Pegg at pegg@stclouddowntown.com or 320.257.8600. If you are currently a member, be sure to call if you need anything and know that we are working hard for you. Stop on by our new office for a tour! Downtown Investments: First half 2016 $17,896,467 All of 2015 $6.5 million All of 2014 $6.6 million |
Consider Downtown on Sundays
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 There are so many things still to do in Downtown on Sundays, especially if you are thinking....FOOD! Relax. Don't worry about cooking. Come on down with your family or friends to grab a bite to eat. |
Governor's Opener 2017
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St. Cloud Film Fest
| Are you looking to show off your film-making creations during this year's fall festival? Organizers are seeking local talent in addition to the 500 submissions from more than 50 countries.
The festival accepts films of all lengths, works as short as a minute to full-length. Over the course of 7 days in November, Director John Scott hopes to air at least 65 pieces to the public. COMPLETE RULES
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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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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. |
Downtown, Culture Without the Commute!
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Pioneer Place on 5th
Into the Woods, July 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.
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.
CentraCare Names Yew VP of Operations
CentraCare Health named Kelly Macken_Marble new Ambulatory Division VP of Operations. She will co-lead the division with Physician VP Dr. Joe Blonski.
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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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
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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 21, 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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