Board Members
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The Downtown Council & Alliance Foundation announce the appointment of two new members of it Board of Directors, as well as the full slate of officers an board members for 2017. Joining the Board are Brad Konkler and Mark Stafford.
Brad is the VP of Philanthropy and Community Health for CentraCare. Since 2010, Brad has serviced as VP and Director of Development at Fairview Health Services in Minneapolis, MN. Prior to this, he was Director of Major Gifts at the College of St. Scholastica in Duluth, MN. Brad's extensive experience in fundraising and community relations will help us further strengthen our relationships with residents and visitors alike.  Mark Stafford recently joined the St. Cloud community as General Manager of Viking Coca Cola. Mark has 30+ years of senior executive business development background and non-profit and community leadership experience that will provide a rewarding partnership with our organization. Andy Barth, Michelle Redding, and Kurt Otto are rotating off the Board. We so appreciate their willingness to service. Thank you (from Peg) for taking my calls, talking me off ledges, helping me brain storm solutions and taking the time to govern our organization appropriately. 2017 Officers:Chair - Jeff Peterson, Gray Plant Mooty Vice Chair - Sonja Gidlow, GSDC Secretary - Mary Kay Pfannenstein, Mahowald Insurance Treasurer - Gail Ruhland, SCSU At-Large - Penny White, Community Volunteer/Resident Also service on the Board:Brett Anderson, Sentry Bank John Bestgen, Bachman Jewelers Tami DeLand, School Dist. 742 Brad Goskowicz, Microbiologics Brad Konkler, CentraCare Steve Laraway, City Council Member Rob Ruprecht, Rasmussen College Mark Stafford, Viking Coca Cola
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| Joy is in the Air! |
 Downtown is more than a shopping experience; it's a tradition. Join us to find something for everyone on your list, and let us share the joy of the holidays with you.
Blanketed in twinkling lights, you can find gifts for everyone on your "nice list," and make memories that will last a lifetime. Give the gift of options with a gift card from any of the 628 Downtown businesses.
The streets of Downtown are lined with fashion boutiques, antiques, art galleries, specialty stores and more. Whatever you choose to celebrate, do Downtown During the Holidays. Dec 21, Winter Solstice
Dec 23, Festivus
Dec 24, Christmas Eve
Dec 25, Christmas & Hanukkah
Dec 26, St. Stephan's Day
Dec 31, New Year's Eve
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Did you Miss the RiverWalk Open House?
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 If you missed the RiverWalk Open House last Thursday, that's okay. You can still fill out the online survey.
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2017 Transportation Summit
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 What does the future hold for transportation. Hear from transportation industry leaders and internationally known future Glen Hiemstra. This is a half-day event convening business leaders, elected and appointed officials, and transportation enthusiasts. Be challenged to think beyond the present and create a prioritized plan of action to achieve our preferred future.
January 6, 2017 | 7:30 am - 1:00 pm
Gorecki Center | College of Saint Benedict
There is no cost to attend, but registration is required. Please contact Leslie Dingmann for additional information.
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2017 Greater St. Cloud Community Pillars
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 The Greater St. Cloud Community Pillars Forum is an annual gathering of hundreds of area residents who have a shared interest in working collectively to advance the region's top priorities. The goals are to elevate awareness, increase collaboration, leverage resources, and to reinforce a shared vision for the region.
The 7th Annual "Better Together" community forum will feature:
- Don Ness, former mayor of Duluth.
- A snapshot presentation on the poverty in the greater St. Cloud area.
- Highlights from the 9 community pillars.
February 1, 2017 | 7:30 - 10:00 am | River's Edge Convention Center
There is no cost to attend
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Announcements, News
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GSDC Selects Larry Hosch for Business Development
The Greater St. Cloud Development Corporation announced its selection of Larry Hosch as Business Development Director. Hosch succeeds Bill Kemp who retires at the end of 2016. Kemp has served the GSDC for nearly 4 years and has played an important role in its success to date.
New River's Edge Parking Ramp OPEN
Public Appreciation Event
Let's show our appreciation and support for our first responders on Tuesday, December 20 at 6pm, St. Cloud City Hall.
Member GNP Company, once known as Gold'n Plump, to be acquired by Pilgrim's Pride Corp.
A definitive agreement has been made. Three generations of the Helgeson family ran GNP prior to 2013. The company began in 1926 as St. Cloud Hatcheries, operated by E.M. "Mike" Helgeson. Subsequent CEOs were his son Don Helgeson and grandson Mike Helgeson.
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Downtown, Culture Without the Commute!
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Monday Night Jazz
Check out the entire schedule!
Home for Holidays: Kat Perkins Christmas, Dec 20
Trailer Trash: The Trashy Little Xmas Show, Dec 21
Andrew Walesch's Favorite Christmas Songs, Dec 22-23
CHASE & OVATION: The Music of Prince, Dec 28
Davina & the Vagabonds, Dec 29
CANOISE: Pre-New Year's Dan Party with guest, The Greenhorns, Dec 30
Collective Unconscious NYE Bash, Dec 31
Paramount Center for the Arts
Check out the entire schedule!
George Maurer Jazz Group, Dec 19
Rock & Roll Christmas, Dec 20-23
An Andy and Bing Christmas, Dec 27
Big Band Experience, Dec 29
Tonic Solfa, Dec 30
It's a Wonderful Works, Dec 31
Deuces Wild New Year's Eve, Dec 31
River's Edge Convention Center:
Pleasure land RV Giant Pre-Owned Sale, Dec 29 - Jan 1
Lite 99.9 New Year's Eve Party, Dec 31
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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
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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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