Celebrate Valentine's Weekend in Downtown Burlington
We LOVE our entrepreneurs and our small businesses! To show your love, shop, eat + drink in Downtown Burlington during the Valentine's weekend!
Come shop for your sweetheart for a gift for Valentine's Day or for your gal pal for Galentine's Day in Downtown Burlington! And don't forget dinner + dessert! Call in your reservations early to one of the 22 eateries + drinkeries in Downtown Burlington for the Valentine's Weekend! Many of the Downtown restaurants will have special dining experiences for the weekend, be sure to RSVP!
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Downtown Distinction Award Goes to Kay Weiss
Congratulations to the 2022 Downtown Distinction Award Winner - Kay Weiss.
Kay has a passion for preservation, revitalization and a making Downtown a more vibrant community. Her work can be seen throughout the Downtown, inside buildings, on the benches and throughout the streets.
Thank You Kay Weiss for making Downtown Burlington such an amazing place!
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It's Happening!
Downtown Burlington Brand Reveal
February 21 6PM Capitol Theater
Downtown Burlington was selected to receive branding technical services. The selection was based upon the application submitted by Downtown Partners, Inc. to Main Street Iowa. This service, a value of $15,000 to the local community, brought Ben Muldrow of Arnett Muldrow & Associates to Downtown Burlington.
After a week-long of charrettes with local leaders and stakeholders, Ben delivered the new Downtown Destination Brand to Downtown Partners, Inc. The Downtown Branding Committee and Board of Directors are excited to unveil the new Downtown Destination Brand to the community!
Join Downtown Partners on February 21 at the Capitol Performing Arts Center at 5:30 PM for light snacks and cash bar, followed at 6 PM with a brief presentation to reveal the Downtown Brand to the community.
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2023 Open 4 Business Competition
If you have been in business since March 31, 2022 and are either currently or planning to be located in Downtown Burlington, you qualify!
The Beancounter Coffeehouse & Drinkery was awarded $15,500 for their addition of Boba Tea in 2022.
A complete application must be submitted by March 15. Downtown Partners, Inc. will choose a contestant for the June 14 semifinal judging to compete for a chance at $8000. The five finalists will then present their ideas in a statewide contest at the Iowa Downtown Conference on August 1 in Sioux City for up to an additional $20,000 in funding.
If you are interested in applying and for more information please contact Amy Moyner at 319-752-6365.
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Seeking Farmers Market Vendors
Although it is still winter, Downtown Partners, Inc. is looking forward to the 2023 season of the Jefferson Street Farmers Market!
The Jefferson Street Farmers Market Steering Committee is offering a discount to returning seasonal vendors who sign up in advance, as well as for new seasonal vendors - only $150 a space for the entire 22-week season.
The market will take place on Jefferson Street on Thursdays from 4:30 to 7 PM beginning May 4.
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A Very Vintage Market
Saturday, July 15, 2023, A Very Vintage Market is back!
Vendor applications for A Very Vintage Market are now online.
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De Luxe Aesthetics is Back!
Starting February 6
After a tragic fire in 2022, De Luxe is ready to start taking clients at their 506 Jefferson Street Location.
De Luxe Aesthetics has many great changes coming your way, so please continue to support the team as construction continues.
February Specials at De Luxe:
-Buy any $50 Gift Card & Get $20 in De Luxe Dollars
-Free UV Light Therapy session with our brand new Celluma Wraps when you have any Laser Service in February
-Free Aromatherapy Add-On with any Massage Service performed in February
Send your significant other in for your perfect Valentine's Day gifts as well!
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Farney's
Did you know that Farney's in Downtown Burlington has raised over $14,000 in the last 3 years for local charities through their Meat Frenzys?
The next Frenzy will be on February 25 and they are looking for your help in picking the next local non-profit to support!
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Midwest C.O.B.
Convention of Bands
February 17 - 19
3 Days of Live Entertainment in Downtown Burlington!
Attending the Midwest Convention of Bands provides you and your event booking team the opportunity to watch an artist/band perform before booking them for your next event. Fifteen vetted bands will perform for approximately 25 minutes each, with full concert production, to provide the live show experience.
When bands are not performing, they will be available to interact with event organizers via their booth in the banquet rooms. Only $15 to attend all 3 days! Visit www.brecob.com for more details.
The Downtown is expecting 500 guests from out of town that will be visiting Downtown Burlington for the convention that weekend. After parties will be held on Friday and Saturday night throughout the Downtown.
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Burlington Public Library
While you are Downtown, have you stopped into the Library to get your new FREE Library card?
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Comedy Thursdays at Memorial Auditorium
Comedy Thursdays take place the first Thursday of each month at the Memorial Auditorium. On February 2 see Greg Warren & Sean O'Brien! For more information, please visit Burlington Riverfront Entertainment
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Simply Seger at the Capitol Theater
February 4
A Tribute to Bob Seger band shares the historic Capitol Theater stage! Don’t “Turn the Page” on this Bob Seger tribute show, because “Rock & Roll Never Forgets” and you don’t want to be a “Beautiful Loser”!
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Watch Our Progress: Downtown Burlington Is Open for Business
TIGER Project work has wrapped up on the Riverfront, Main Street, and the 500 block of Jefferson Street for the Winter, but Winter will soon end.
Construction will start back up on Jefferson and Main Street as soon as the weather changes. The railroad intersection on the 800 block of Jefferson Street will be opening soon which will make it easier for traffic to get through to Central Street and allow the community to easily access the businesses that have been cut off for so long due to the construction. Downtown is excited to be reconnected with The Som, Gold Tooth Gallery, Pride & Groom and Access Systems.
With all of the projects happening in the Downtown District, remember "We Are Open for Business". Come down and see
the progress for yourself! Stroll, shop, eat, drink, and enjoy the Downtown!
Follow the most recent TIGER Project updates at:
A customized version of "Preparing for Construction Guide", outlining ideas and proposed implementation activities are being utilized in the Downtown District.
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Donate to Downtown Partners, Inc.
When you support Downtown Partners, Inc. you are helping to make your favorite events even better while helping grow Downtown Burlington as a whole. Any support you can give helps our cause of making Downtown Burlington thrive.
Downtown Partners, Inc. is a volunteer-driven, Main Street Program established to preserve and revitalize Downtown Burlington, while improving the quality of life for the community. Main Streets are a proven economic driver for communities, and play a vital role in restarting the economy.
Downtown Partners, Inc. works hard to present special events, encourage building and business improvement, and beautify the city center. We hope you will show your support for our activities by contributing at a level that is meaningful to you.
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Other great things happening in Downtown...
Thank You:
- Thanks to the Downtown merchants and building owners who are keeping the sidewalks cleared of snow for the comfort and safety of their customers. Everyone appreciates the efforts!
- We are so thankful for the wonderful volunteers and supporters. Downtown Partners, Inc would not be able to host all of the events, give the tours, and make Downtown so vibrant without you! There are so many hands that help make these events such a success. Thank you to the volunteers, businesses and community organizations that have created such wonderful memories Downtown!
Don't miss all of the fun at the Art Center of Burlington
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Visit the Art Center of Burlington for winter classes, new art installations, and events for a date night, girls night out, or family fun!
Photography Lightbox Loans
- Thanks to a gift from the Small Business Development Center, Main Street District businesses can borrow a lightbox from the Partnership. Utilizing a lightbox enhances small product photography helping to maximize the effectiveness of your business marketing. Take your product photography to the next level! Call 319-752-6365 for more details.
Downtown Loan Guarantee
The Port of Burlington Welcome Center is open Sunday – Saturday, 10 AM – 4 PM. The store is also 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 when new products are added.
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Downtown Partners, Inc.
Board of Directors 2023
Mercedes Ponce - Chair
Titan Broadcasting & Digital Group
Todd Darnall - Past Chair
McConnell Lofts
Tom Burch - Treasurer
Farmers & Merchants Bank & Trust
Todd Ackerman - Chair Elect
World Insurance
Kansha Tiwari
Southeast Iowa Regional Planning Commission
Brittany Jacobs
Burlington Public Library
Lynda Graham-Murray
City of Burlington
Elizabeth Pappas
Art Center of Burlington
Vanessa Watson
Great River Health
Suann Wells
The Beancounter
Coffeehouse & Drinkery
Alec Cornick
Universal Fitness
Angie Hedges
Heritage Hill Wellness
Chelsea Stevens
Burlington Vintage & Co.
Jerilyn Horn
Jerilyn Horn Kitchen & Bath Design Company
Jessica Gerling
City of Burlington
Chad Bird
City of Burlington
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