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February 2012
Downtown Happenings
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Dear Friends,
Every year in February, we celebrate the birthday of Troy Night Out. This year, we are celebrating 5 years of monthly TNO events. It's funny - TNO is such a part of our Downtown, I can hardly recall a time when the event didn't happen! I am looking forward to the warmer months, when we will once again have lots of outdoor TNO activities.
I am also looking forward to some great new events the BID is hosting and helping with. These events include a commercial real estate open house and prospective new business day in May, and a Brooklyn style flea market called 'Troy Flea'. Troy Flea will feature vintage clothing, antique furniture and handmade artisan vendors every Saturday in June, July and August to River Street.
It is an exciting time here in Downtown Troy! Spring feels right around the corner, we have new projects, new businesses, building energy. Come and experience Troy for yourself! I look forward to seeing you here soon.
 Elizabeth Young Downtown Troy BID |
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Troy Night Out Celebrates it's 5th Birthday!
This Friday, February 24th, 5:00pm - 9:00pm
Come celebrate TNO's 5th birthday, with our usual cast of over 50 venues with art openings, live music and events, plus $5 birthday deals throughout Downtown. Be on the look-out for a celebratory marching band, and performance artists roaming Downtown (weather permitting).
For our full list of events and specials visit www.troynightout.org.
Tech Valley Start-up Weekend
March 2nd - 4th
Grand Slam Alley Accelerator
500 Federal Street, 4th Floor, Troy
Start-up Weekends are 54-hour events designed to provide superior experiential education for technical and non-technical entrepreneurs. The weekend events are centered on action, innovation, and education. Beginning with Friday night pitches and continuing through testing, business model development, and basic prototype creation, Start-up Weekends culminate in Sunday night demos to a panel of potential investors and local entrepreneurs. Participants are challenged with building functional start-ups during the event and are able to collaborate with like-minded individuals outside of their daily networks. For more information or to register, visit: www.techvalley.startupweekend.org
March BID Meet and Greet
Thursday, March 1st, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Ilium Cafe, 9 Broadway, Troy
Join us for a casual evening of mixing and mingling, idea sharing and brainstorming about Downtown Troy! No RSVP required. A cash bar will be available, and light hors d'oeuvres will be served. Any questions can be directed to Elizabeth Young by phone: (518) 279-7997 or by email: Elizabeth.young@troybid.org
New Event: Downtown Wide Commercial Open House
 Wednesday, May 9th, 8:00am - 12:00pm
Interested in growing, moving or expanding a business in Downtown Troy? Looking to invest in Troy? Save the date of May 9th! Join us for a morning of open houses in many available commercial properties for lease and sale throughout Downtown. Representatives will be on-site to talk about business loans and support programs. The event will kick off at 8:00am in the theater at the Art Center of the Capital Region, 265 River Street. Stay tuned for additional details.
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Save the Date
Look out for 2012 signature events:
- River Street Art Festival
- Rockin' on the River
- Every Wednesday June 20th - August 29th, 5:00pm - 8:30pm (no event July 4th)
- Troy Pig Out
- Chowderfest
- Sunday October 7th, 10:00am-4:00pm
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The Downtown Troy BID is excited to welcome the following new businesses to our District:
B.H. Tax Services
45 Third Street, Troy
518-326-0629
Owner Brian Hardnett offers personal and small business income tax services - open year round - Monday through Saturday 8:00am - 6:00pm. For more information, call 518-326-0629 or e-mail brianhardnett@yahoo.com.
 Subway
The Shoppes at City Station
1521 Sixth Avenue, Suite 8
518-720-3008 (p)
518-720-3009 (f)
Open Monday - Friday 7:00am - 9:00pm
and Saturday 9:00am - 8:00pm.
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Featured Available Commercial Property
212 River Street, Troy
First floor commercial place, perfect for office or retail, with 900+/- SF, bathroom, open floor plan, hardwood floors, basement storage and huge display windows. Located in the heart of the Troy Historic Riverfront District. $1,000 per month plus utilities.
Contact Jeff Betz by phone: (518) 331-8209 or email: betzjeff@yahoo.com
Click here for a full description of the property.
Featured Available Commercial Property
10 2nd Street, Troy
This second floor commercial space is located above Clement Frame Shop and Art Gallery, on the corner of 2nd and Broadway in Downtown Troy. The office suite is 3700 +/- SF and leases for $1,750 per month, plus utilities and escalators.
Contact Jay MacNulty at Enfield Realty at 518-326-6961 or jaymacnulty@yahoo.com for more information. Click here for a full description of the property.
Have a commercial property you would like featured? Please e-mail us at info@troybid.org
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 Downtown Troy is a college town!
Over 40 businesses have signed up for our inaugural Student Incentive Program. Businesses of all shapes, types and sizes will give anyone with a valid student ID from Rensselaer, The Sage Colleges and
Hudson Valley Community College deals and discounts, just because we are happy they are shopping Downtown! Click on the logo for a full list of participants.
Are you a Downtown business that hasn't yet signed up? Download the application form here.
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The BID is always looking for volunteer committee members in the following areas:
- Special Events (meets the 2nd Wednesday of every month)
- Business Development
- Marketing & Member Services (Meets the 3rd Wednesday of every month)
- Public Services & Beautification
Please contact Elizabeth in the BID office at 279-7997 or at info@troybid.org if you would like to join! There are no requirements - anyone is welcome. Committees meet once per month; they are a great way to help the community and meet new people who all love Troy.
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We'd be happy to spread the word about your Downtown Troy news and events - just send an e-mail to info@troybid.org or list it on our website and we'll include the information in our next monthly newsletter.
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