The Downtown Advantage Weekly Newsletter
 
Sept 19, 2016  
Planning to Last 30+ Years!
Great public spaces are where celebrations are held, social and economic exchanges take place, friends run into each other, and cultures mix.  They are the "front porches" in our public realm.   

5th Avenue and West St. Germain Street are going to be redesigned with a people-centered approach
to the planning and design.  
 
When people describe a place they especially enjoy words like "safe," "fun," "charming," and "welcoming" tend to come up repeatedly.  


How can
YOU help shape a well-designed streetscape that will improve the aesthetic quality and safety of the street, boost economic growth, and invite greater interaction?  You can join us....

....for a Streetscape Open House
Wednesday, September 21
5:00 - 7:00  pm
Pioneer Place on 5th
22 5th Ave S
Downtown St. Cloud
In This Issue
JOIN US
STATE OF DOWNTOWN event
Contest added to WNL Festival
WJON Article
Announcements/News
Events
Mark Your Calendars | Register Today
The State of DOWNTOWN is open to all DTC members and stakeholders. Music, food samplings, beer samplings, reception.  If you are interested in Downtown, join us on October 18th.

Reserve your tickets today. 
Capital One Winter Nights & Lights Festival
JUST ADDED!  
Yoda Gingerbread House contest.  ENTER TODAY
Displayed Dec 5 - 10 @ Courtyard by Marriott

Fri, Dec 9      The Empire & Pub Plunge & Fun Run

Sat, Dec 10    Winter Wonderland
                     Skywalker Parade
                                                       Jedi Tree Lighting
                                                       Capital One Frosted Festival

Sun, Dec 11   Dashing through the Snow softball game

If you'd like to perform, contact the DTC at 320.257.8600 or email Pegg.

Not too early to start thinking about a sponsorship, an activity, a parade entry and all the other things that will go into the weekend of December 9-11. 
Downtown for EVERYONE
Click HERE to read the article by WJON.  The Downtown Council (non-profit), is proud to work with so many partners to create a Downtown that is welcoming and vibrant. 
Announcements, News
Remedy Celebrates First Anniversary
Remedy, 1400 W. St. Germain St, has a whole week of festivities planned 9/15 - 9/21.  Yoga classes, BOGOs, Makeup, Essential Oils, Anniversary Party and Expo.  Follow them on Facebook and help them celebrate. 

Article on St. Cloud Floral
READ
St. Cloud Times Article

CMBA Fall Tour of Homes
 
Tours held 2 weekends, September 16-18 and 23-25.  Fridays 4:30 - 7pm; Saturdays and Sundays, noon - 5pm.  Guides available at Holiday Stations.   
Bremer Names Platinum Partner
United Fire Group names Bremer Insurance a Platinum Partner agency. Only the top 8% of agencies qualify for this status based on United Fire Group's (UFG) standards of measurement.  UFG is one of many carriers Bremer Insurance works with to offer risk management solutions.  
 
Dold Earns Top Award
Dr. Emily Dold, Wimmer Opticians, received a 2016 Patients' Choice Award from Opencare for her commitment to optometry patients in the St. Cloud metro area.  

Loffler Hosting Tech Fest 2016, Sept 29, 8:30 - 4:30 Offering 20+ technology trends sessions.  Keynote speaker this year is Jason Witty, Executive VP and Chief Information Security Officer at U.S. Bank.  Lunch is provided along with Happy Hour.   MORE INFO & REGISTER  
 
Mahowald Named Agency of the YEAR!
MN Independent Insurance Agents & Brokers Assoc (MIIAB) named Mahowald Insurance Agency the Agency of the Year for 2016.  The annual award recognizes agencies that are dedicated to the industry and practice outstanding professionalism in servicing their community.  Over 1000 independent agency members are eligible for this award.  
 
Congratulations Microbiologics - Expansion Groundbreaking
 
 
Downtown, Culture Without the Commute!
Pioneer Place on 5th
  Monday Night Jazz
  Check out the entire schedule!...

Paramount Center for the Arts

  Sister Act, Sept 9-25
 
Check out the entire schedule!...

St. Cloud Pride, September 16-17
Show your colors.  REGISTER HERE   
 
Initiative Foundation 30-year Celebration, October 7
Celebrate the region's successes and explore the "What if?" possibilities for Central MinnesotaLEARN MORE

A Celebration of the Music of Neil Diamond (show added) 
October 10-13 at Pioneer Place on Fifth   TICKETS

2016 Innovation Summit! 
Greater St. Cloud Development Corporation to host on October 13, 7:30 am - 1:oo pm at the River's Edge Convention Center.  Keynote Nancy Lyons, owner and CEO of Clockwork, is a Culturalist who speaks about the intersection of leadership, entrepreneurilism, technology and people.
REGISTER   
St. Cloud's Downtown
Working on behalf of our members for the betterment of Downtown, the heart of the region.

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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:
Jeff Peterson, Chair
Gail Ruhland, Treasurer
Sonja Gidlow, Secretary
Penny White, At-Large
Tami DeLand, Past Chair
 
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
Click to view the
 River's Edge Convention Center calendar of events

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



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Downtown Is...
...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.