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Cheers to a Wonderful 2024 and an Exciting 2025!

Dear Downtown Merchants,

Happy New Year! As we close the book on 2024, I want to take a moment to express my deepest gratitude for each of you. Your hard work, creativity, and unwavering support have made this past year truly special for our downtown community.

Downtown success isn’t about one person or one business—it’s about all of us pulling together, collaborating, and building something greater than ourselves. Thank you for being part of this incredible team.

Attached, you’ll find our 2024 Year-End Report, highlighting the accomplishments we’ve achieved as a community. I encourage you to take a look and reflect on everything we’ve done together.

Looking ahead to 2025, I’m excited to see what we’ll achieve as we continue to grow and thrive. I hope to see you at the State of the Downtown event on January 14 at 5:30 PM at Red Onion Café. It will be a great opportunity to connect, celebrate, and discuss the exciting plans for the year ahead.

Thank you again for your dedication and partnership. Let’s make 2025 another unforgettable year for Downtown Racine!

With gratitude and excitement,

Kelly Kruse

Time to Renew Your DRC Membership for 2025!

Thank you for your continued support of the Downtown Racine Corporation (DRC). As a nonprofit, your membership is essential in helping us host 80+ annual events, attract 40,000+ tourists, and drive the economic growth of our district.

We’re excited to introduce new membership tiers for 2025:

• Standard Membership: $300/year ($25/month) with all the benefits you value, including event participation and promotional support.
• Visibility Tiers: Enhanced exposure and sponsorship opportunities tailored to your business goals.

Click the button below to explore the membership options and submit your renewal form online. You can also email the form to kellyk@racinedowntown.com, mail it in, or stop by our office.

Together, we can make 2025 another vibrant and successful year for Downtown Racine!

State of the Downtown and Achievment Award Presentation

Tuesday, Jan 14 at 5:30pm

You’re invited to the State of the Downtown & Achievement Award Presentation on Tuesday, January 14, at 5:30 PM at The Red Onion Café!

This special evening will include:

• A review of 2024 statistics and achievements
• An unveiling of exciting plans for 2025, including the new public art project
• The presentation of the 2024 Downtown Achievement Awards, selected from over 60 nominations!
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Enjoy complimentary drinks and appetizers as we come together to celebrate and look ahead to the future of Downtown Racine.

Please RSVP to help us plan accordingly. Email Ann Brennan at abrennan@racinedowntown.com with the number of attendees.

We look forward to seeing you there and kicking off 2025 with our amazing downtown community!

2025 Event Sponsorship Opportunities

We encourage you to review the 2025 event sponsorship opportunities! These partnerships provide incredible benefits for your business, including:

• Maximum Visibility: Gain exposure to thousands of attendees at our downtown events.
• Community Engagement: Show your commitment to a vibrant downtown and connect directly with your neighbors and customers.
• Social Media Growth: With over 40,000 followers, we’ll tag and promote your business through logos and posts, expanding your reach.
• Effective Marketing Use: A cost-efficient way to utilize your marketing funds while supporting a nonprofit focused 100% on making Downtown Racine thrive.

Don’t miss this chance to align your brand with the heart of our community and make 2025 a successful year for everyone!

2025 Downtown Event Calendar!

We’re excited to share our tentative 2025 Downtown Racine Event Calendar! It’s shaping up to be another fantastic year of vibrant events, with something for everyone—kid-friendly activities, family-focused events, ticketed experiences, and more.

Please save this calendar and keep it handy to plan for the year ahead. We look forward to activating Downtown Racine with a lineup of memorable events that bring our community together!

Thank you for your continued support, and here’s to a great 2025!

Click Here to view 2025 event calendar

Submit Your In-Store Events and Live Music

Don't miss the opportunity to amplify your events, live music, and unique happenings by submitting them to our downtown event calendar. This platform offers you additional, free exposure, helping to attract more attention!

The process is straightforward and quick, ensuring your events get the visibility they deserve.