A Very Vintage Market - July 18
Head to Downtown Burlington for A Very Vintage Market "Pop Up Style". Vendors will be set up inside various downtown locations from 10 AM - 4 PM. A Very Vintage Market is a place for shoppers and vendors to share their passion to reuse, remake, and restyle. The market features high quality vendors with antique and vintage décor, repurposed, reimagined, or upcycled items, handcrafted goods, architectural salvage, primitive and farmhouse accents. Follow
A Very Vintage Market
on Facebook for event updates.
Safety is our top priority.
We encourage masks to be worn, social distancing and the host businesses will be following CDC guidelines.
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Jefferson St Farmers Market Continues
It’s a great opportunity to get fresh produce and baked goods in our great downtown. The market hours are 4:30 to 7 PM. The Jefferson St Farmers Market is organized by Downtown Partners, Inc. The July market made possible by U.S. Bank.
Click on this
link
for more information.
Follow Jefferson St Farmers Market on Facebook for
updates on the market.
Thank you to our July Market Sponsor:
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Outdoor Movies Downtown 5 & V
Grab a lawn chair and head down to the 5 & V - downtown Burlington's outdoor theater! Movies will be shown on the side of Drake Hardware and Software at Fifth and Valley Streets this summer. There's no admission for the events, though donations are accepted. The movies will start at dusk - but be sure to come down early and pick out a choice spot (spots will be marked with chalk to follow social distancing guidelines).
Saturday, July 11
Incredibles 2
Sponsored by American Ordnance
Check the Downtown Burlington, Iowa page on Facebook for updates in case of inclement weather. Downtown Partners thanks Drake Hardware and Software and Elks Lodge #84 for making the 5 & V Downtown Cinema possible.
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DPI’s Priorities & COVID-19 Statement
Over the past two months, COVID-19 has impacted the community in many ways that we could never have imagined. This includes downtown small businesses and their employees; Downtown Partners’ neighbors and friends. The Downtown Partners, Inc. Board of Directors would like you to know DPI is here to help downtown constituents navigate these tough times. To view a list of the items DPI will be focusing on in the months ahead
click here.
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Downtown Partners, Inc. Executive Director Position
Burlington Downtown Partners, Inc. is seeking an Executive Director to coordinate downtown revitalization activities using the Main Street Approach™. Applicant should possess excellent communication, public relations, and managerial abilities, with a strong administrative background. Previous nonprofit experience desired, with a background in the areas of special event planning, small business development, or volunteer recruitment, and management experience is a plus. Position requires a dynamic, outgoing team player with the proven ability to multi-task and work in an independent environment. Requires the ability to work with both the public and private sectors. Full job description
here
.
Please submit resume, cover letter and three references with salary requirements by July 8 to Della Schmidt, Greater Burlington Partnership, 610 N 4 Street, Burlington or by
email
.
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Other great things happening in downtown...
- 144 Envelopes is just around the corner and there are some very exciting things in store! Stay tuned.
- The DPI Marketing & Promotions committee launched a video interview project "I am Downtown" where downtown business owners showcase what they have to offer. Find the interviews on the Downtown Burlington IA Facebook page.
- The Port of Burlington Welcome Center has reopened their doors. For the remainder of 2020 the Welcome Center will be open Thursday – Monday, 10 AM – 4 PM. The store is available online. Items may be picked up on site or shipped to any destination in the U.S. Follow the Port of Burlington Welcome Center on Facebook to stay in the know of when new products are added.
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Downtown Partners, Inc.
Board of Directors 2020
Julie Lehman - Chair Elect
Laura Beckman - Past Chair
Alliant Energy
Ryan Nagrocki - Treasurer
Midwest Realty Group
Megan Bell
PZAZZ
Stephanie Brakeville,
Klingner and Associates
Tom Burch
F & M Bank
Janine Clover
Small Business Development Center
Robert Critser
Burlington City Council
Jim Ferneau
Burlington City Manager
Hillaurie Fritz-Bonar
Art Center of Burlington
Zach James
Southeast Iowa Regional Planning Commission
Jerry Johnson
Capitol Theater
Vanessa Watson
Great River Health
Suann Wells
The Beancounter
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