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The Holidays Are Over...
... but your Downtown merchants are still here! Winter weather and the post-Christmas lull can be challenging for our restaurants and retailers.
Here's a New Year's challenge for you; shop at least one new Downtown store and visit at least one new Downtown restaurant this month. Your local, independently owned businesses will really appreciate it.
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Valentine's Day Story Walk
February 10, 10 AM - 2 PM
Downtown Partners, Inc. has partnered with the Iowa State Extension Office and BCSD PiECES to bring an interactive story to Downtown Burlington.
This event is most enjoyed by kids 10 years of age and under and will lead the child throughout the Downtown into store fronts, while enjoying reading a story with a Valentine's theme.
It all starts with a Valentine's craft at the Art Center of Burlington and ends with a Valentine's movie at the Capitol Theater. This event is to encourage youth to read and make reading fun.
If you would like to participate in a window, please visit Greaterburlington.com or contact Amy Moyner.
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Looking at the Past... and Future
Although there were challenges last year, we continue to see the entrepreneurial spirit shine. Downtown's momentum is unstoppable.
At the beginning of a new year, it's fitting to look back on what has been accomplished. In 2023:
Over 20 businesses opened in the Downtown District in 2023, 10 of these in spaces that have been vacant for years! And more entrepreneurs will find Downtown Burlington their home in 2024.
Downtown Partners, Inc. was awarded a grant for a Downtown Destination Brand which launched in February and will be used to draw tourist to the District and create pride in the Downtown.
Burlington Black Water LLC was awarded the Main Street Challenge Grant to renovate their historic building.
Downtown Burlington was designated a Cultural & Entertainment District by the state of Iowa.
Downtown Partners, Inc. hosted 48 event days in the Downtown District.
The community showed up for Downtown in 2023! The passion the community has for Downtown was obvious in the attendance at events, and the interest in Downtown preservation. This flourish of activity indicates the ongoing success of the Main Street approach to Downtown revitalization. Downtown Burlington has plenty of reasons to toot its New Year's horn a little louder in 2024!
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Eat, Drink & Shop in Downtown Burlington ALL Season Long!
Independent businesses are the backbone of Downtown Burlington. In fact, nearly all of the Downtown businesses are locally owned and operated. They are a big reason why Downtown Burlington is a distinctive destination. Downtown has things you simply cannot find anywhere else.
When you support a locally owned business, whether it’s a retail shop, restaurant, or professional service, you are directly supporting your own community. These businesses are owned by your neighbors - the people who have personally made financial investments in seeing Downtown succeed. They are entrepreneurs who know how important it is to have direct contact with their customers. They choose the merchandise, maintain the buildings, and pay the taxes. They are in business here because they believe in the community.
There are lots of great reasons to shop independent, and shop Downtown Burlington, including the unique products and personal services offered here. Build a strong town by keeping your dollars in the local community! Eat, drink, and shop LOCAL!
Come check out your local businesses - They look forward to seeing you!
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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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Downtown Partners Events for 2024
2024 is going to be a busy year!
February 10: Downtown Valentine Story Walk
May 2 - September 26: Jefferson Street Farmers Market
every Thursday
July 19: A Very Vintage Night Out
July 20: A Very Vintage Market
September 20: Sip, Taste & Stroll
October 18: Witches Night Out
October 25: Downtown Trick or Treat
November 10: Holiday Open House
November 30: Lighted Holiday Parade/Small Business Saturday
December: Santa's Cottage
December 5: Living Windows
Additional events may be added along the way!
Contact Downtown Partners at 319-208-0056 for information about any of these events.
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Farney's New Years Day Anniversary
January 1, 2024
Come Early ~ Stay Late
Free Pancakes & Sausage: 9 - 11 AM
Bloody Mary Bar: 9 AM - 2 PM
Karaoke: 1 - 5 PM
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Ice Skating at Memorial Auditorium Arena
January 2024
The Rink at the Memorial Auditorium is back every Friday and Saturday in January! Great fun for the whole family! This synthetic ice rink is the first of its kind in the region.
For more information, please visit the Burlington Riverfront Entertainment.
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Leaving Abbey with Been There Done That
January 7, 7:30 PM
Leaving Abbey (Beatles with a rock twist) and Been There Done That (All female rock band) share the historic Capitol Theater stage!
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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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Thank You!
Holiday Events:
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Thank you to Premier Sponsor The Collective Food Hub for such a wonderful Living Windows event. Thank you to Standard of Beaverdale for sponsoring the horse and trolley rides and Farmers & Merchants Bank & Trust for sponsoring the ice sculpting. There are so many hands that help make Living Windows such a success. Thank you to the volunteers, businesses and community organizations that have created such wonderful memories Downtown!
Thank you to the Volunteers!
- 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! THANK YOU!
- Many thanks to outgoing Downtown Partners, Inc. board members Vanessa Watson, Chelsea Stevens, Alec Cornick, and Angie Hedges. Their service has been instrumental in making Downtown Burlington a better place for all.
It's Happening in 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!
Market Season is just around the corner
Downtown Loan Guarantee
The Downtown Burlington, Iowa Facebook page has reached 12,000 Followers! We hope you are among them!
The Port of Burlington Welcome Center is open Daily, 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 2024
Todd Ackerman - Chair
World Insurance
Mercedes Ponce - Past Chair
Titan Broadcasting
& Digital Group
Tom Burch - Treasurer
Farmers & Merchants Bank & Trust
Kathy Bentz - Chair Elect
The Busted Cup Brewhouse
Todd Darnall
McConnell Lofts
Jessica Gerling
City of Burlington
Jerilyn Horn
Jerilyn Horn Kitchen & Bath Design Company
Brittany Jacobs
Burlington Public Library
Elizabeth Pappas
Art Center of Burlington
Kansha Tiwari
Southeast Iowa Regional Planning Commission
Suann Wells
The Beancounter
Coffeehouse & Drinkery
Joe DeJesus
Downtown Property Owner
Tomi Hagan
Great River Health
Brandon Kipp
Two River Bank & Trust
Chad Bird
City of Burlington
Lynda Graham-Murray
City of Burlington
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