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ESDN 2010 Company Picnic

by Moxie on Feb 25, 2010

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This presentation was given to the merchants group to share our 2010 plans, help them see the value of our organization, and to launch new attractions in our downtown.

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Thank You all for coming1905 Basin Park Hotel for sponsoring this lovely evening and as one of our UnderwritersMayor, Dana Joy – say a few wordsESDN Board of DirectorsChairman, Glenna BoothVice Chairman, Jack MoyerSecretary/Treasurer: Mary Jean SellDesign Committee Chairman: Mark Mattmiller,Entrepreneurship Development Committee, Melody PurdyOrganization Committee Chairman, Dee BrightPromotions Committee Chairman: Amanda Haley,Neighborhood Liaison: Carol FriesenAt Large Members: Melissa Greene & Joanne Graupner
The National Main Street Program has a 28-year history of revitalizing historic downtown commercial cores. Arkansas is fortunate to have a strong Main Street Program housed in the Department of Arkansas Heritage. Main Street Arkansas created the Downtown Network program to offer resources and education to communities who were starting down the Main Street path. Eureka Springs was accepted into the program in 2007, but jumped with both feet in 2009.Eureka Springs Downtown Network is the only organization solely dedicated to the financial success of downtown Eureka Springs. With our history, architecture, geography and independently owned businesses Eureka Springs’ downtown offers a mix that cannot be replicated anywhere else. Downtown is the keystone to the economic structure of the community both as a visitor attraction and as a source of sales/property tax revenue.
When Washington talks about Main Street – they are talking about us. We matter, both to our town’s economic growth and to the national landscape. Our motto – and this is important for Eureka Springs – Projects, not politics. We are interested in what isn’t working and how we can make it work.
April Open HousesBasketsMeet Your HeroSidewalk SaleGeocaches
Music in the Park 7 days a weekWindow display contests monthlyChristmas Give AwayEven Santa Shops in Eureka SpringsChristmas FestivalLiving Windows
Mark Matmiller Chair3rd Monday, 9AM Mud Street
Melodye Purdy1. Real Estate Analysis and Repurposing; includes signage for vacant properties, photo inventory, retail gap analysis (Jay Wilks, Melodye Purdy) 2. Made in Eureka Springs Branding and promotion (Deb Starnes and Melodye Purdy) 3. Red Carpet Celebrity Program; includes networking with AR Film commission, networking with appearances of celebrities who will be visiting Crystal Bridges, public appearances for downtown Eureka Springs. (John Wiley and Melodye Purdy) 4. Entrepreneur Education. Continuing education courses provided to merchants. (Melodye Purdy) 5. Incubator Program with North Arkansas College (Melodye Purdy and Deb Starnes) They are sponsoring a class April 20: 5 Small Business Strategies for Social Media First 10 will be at $10 sponsored by Century 21 Woodland Real Estate and the ESDN and chamber member rate at $20….all others at $35.They meet The 3rd Tuesday of every month at 10:00 am at Purdy Art Co., 157 North Main St.
Dee BrightThird Thursday at 10:00 at Eureka Springs Hideaway
Amanda HaleyLast Tuesday of every month at 9:00, Mud Street
RachelleMoyer, Director for the Queen Anne Mansion House Museum. Our plans are to open as a premier destination featuring American Queen Anne style architecture and 19th century decorative and cultural arts. We will host special and touring exhibits in our state of the art gallery and will be open for tours 6 days a week. Tours will highlight the architecture, the collection of museum quality furnishings, and the facinating history of the The Queen Anne is an entrance to the downtown and a compliment to everything we are doing in ESDN>The Grand IlluminationDavid Graupner and his wife Joanne moved here just recently and have jumped in with both feet. David is bringing a childhood memory from Martha’s Vineyard to Eureka Springs – The Grand Illumination. Eureka Springs will welcome spring with a citywide display of colorful paper lanterns as vibrant and exciting as the city's famous spring flowers. The inaugural Eureka Springs Grand Illumination will take place in the middle of Eureka's May Festival Of The Arts over the weekend of May 13th-16th. Downtown Eureka will be aglow with thousands of brilliant paper lanterns, day and night, as will many of the city's stately Victorian homes.
MAKE EUREKA SPARKLE PARTY, MARCH 4th! Eureka Springs Downtown Network is sponsoring a downtown clean up to be ready for the upcoming tourist season AND over 600 guests of the Arkansas Governor's Conference on Tourism who arrive on March 7th.Come to the Treasure Chest (across from City Hall) to sign in, get an assignment, and pick up supplies. Everyone is needed to get our town to sparkle like the gem it is.Because we can't do anything without having fun; we are sponsoring a Dirty Butts contest! Collect the most cigarette butts and WINGift Certificates from Eureka!! Massage, Tummy Ticklers, and Eureka Thyme. No butts about it-they gotta go!Windows, sidewalks, gutters, hollows, parking lots, empty lots… you name it - it needs to shine! Bring gloves, a broom and a smile.Governors Conference – we have brought “welcome” signs for the conference that you can pick up after the meeting – over 600 tourist professionals will be visiting over that three day period. It is our opportunity to show them how special we are – our customer service skills, our merchandise, and our personality. Be open and welcome them March 7th through the 9th.
After a year of hard work, dedication, and jumping numerous hurdles we are opening the Downtown’s newest attraction – The underground
Downtown Underground Eureka Springs will be a soft adventure tour that is mildly strenuous. It will cover the three undergrounds that we have, the history, and some semi-true tales. The tour will be museum quality with character and charm.We are doing a preview tour for Governors conference attendees on March 7th.We will open with a soft launch starting March 19th on Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Tours will be at 2:00On June 1st we will open full time for the season.2:00 p.m. Tues, Friday, Saturday, SundayAs part of our Shop Local Shop Late program we will host the tour at 5:00 p.m. ThursdaysCost will be $12 per person, or a $25 family packTours will start in Basin Park with our newly hired Tour Guide, Ralph Wilson.Western District Carroll County Residents will be freeWe will also host groups as needed.It is what we have all been waiting for and it is finally happening!Feel free to ask Glenna or myself questions after the presentation -

ESDN 2010 Company Picnic Presentation Transcript

2nd Annual Company Picnic
Economic Development in our Downtown
What is ESDN?
THE CITY OF EUERKA SPRINGS
What’s Our Motto?
Projects, not politics.
Celebrate 2009
Celebrate 2009
What’s in store for 2010?
ESDN - Bigger and Better!
Design Committee
Hanging Basket Program
Public Art Guide & Project
North Main Revitalization
Pedestrian Traffic Design
City-wide ChristmasDecoration Committee
Monthly Window Design Contest
Entrepreneur Committee
Real Estate Analysis and Repurposing
Made in Eureka Springs Branding & Promotion
Red Carpet Celebrity Program
Entrepreneur Education Partnering with SBA
New Business Incubator Program with North Arkansas College
Organization Committee
Fundraising & Sponsorship Marketing
EurekaSpringsDowntown.com Site
3rd Thursday MeetUps & B2B Classes
Welcome to theNeighborhood Program
Promotions Committee
April Neighborhood Open Houses
Shop Local, Shop Thursday Nights
Basin Park Twilight Theater, 2nd Saturdays
4th of July Downtown Celebration
Pure Bliss Girl Friend Get Away in August
September Sidewalk Sale and Bingo
Eureka Springs Christmas Festival
ShoppingEurekaSprings.com
Partner Programs & Attractions
Queen Anne Mansion House Museum
The Grand Illumination
Big Events in March
Company’s Coming Spring Cleaning – March 4th
Arkansas Governor’s Conference on Tourism – March 7th, 8th & 9th
It’s Happening!
Why Invest in ESDN?
Top 10 Investor Benefits
50% Discount on all ESDN initiatives and promotions
ESDN Retail Products available in Investor locations only
ESDN Window Decals
ShoppingEurekaSprings.com Link included as “Recommended by ESDN” & Button for your site
ESDN B2B classes FREE for Investors
Top 10 Investor Benefits
Discounted rate for seasonal flower baskets
Invitation to join promotional giveaways throughout the year (radio, media, Christmas, etc.)
Public Relations referrals throughout the year
Access to Main Street Arkansas consulting services, resources and classes
Opportunities for committee membership
Yes, I want to be an Investor!
Total Investment cost - $30
Where you can find us online
Twitter.com/Eurekadowntown
Facebook Fan Page:
Eureka Springs Downtown Network
Flickr Groups: esdnphotofans
EurekaSpringsDowntown.com
ShoppingEurekaSprings.com