A Very Vintage Market
Saturday, July 16, 2022, 9 AM - 3 PM
A one-day outdoor extravaganza, A Very Vintage Market, is a place for shoppers and vendors to share their passion to reuse, remake and restyle. The market features 100+ quality vendors with antique and vintage décor, repurposed, reimagined and upcycled items, handcrafted goods, architectural salvage, primitive and farmhouse accents, as well as local eats, all located in beautiful, historic Downtown Burlington!
Thank you to our sponsors that make this event possible!
For more information, contact Amy Moyner or 319-208-0056
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Jefferson Street Farmers Market
Every Thursday 4:30 - 7 PM
May 5 - Sept 29
Downtown Partners invites you to the Jefferson Street Farmers Market! The market takes place on the 300 - 500 blocks of Jefferson Street on Thursdays from 4:30 - 7 PM.
Corn Shucking Contest will be on July 21 at 5:30 PM. Winners take home Downtown Dollars!
July 07 - Live Music by Jared Rouggly
July 14 - Live Music by Lucas Sanor
July 21 - Corn Shucking Contest, Free Horse and Trolley Ride, Live Music by Jefferson Connection, Bounce House by Salvation Army
July 28 - Live Music by Diane DeJaynes
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Open 4 Business State Pitches
When awarded the funds, The Beancounter will be introducing Boba Tea to their counter later this year! Boba (also called Bubble Tea) is a tea based drink that originated in Taiwan in the early 1980s. This is another amazing drink option that the drinkery is bringing to the community!
The Downtown Conference will be held in Pella August 2-3. Pre-conference activities include the Open 4 Business Finals on August 1.
For more information, contact Amy Moyner or 319-208-0056
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Branding Technical Services
Burlington is one of five Main Street Iowa communities 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, is to bring Ben Muldrow of Arnett Muldrow & Associates and will include virtual and in-person components.
Ben Muldrow is a talented graphic artist who has been designing for over 25 years with experience in a wide variety of marketing applications. He provides community identity and branding services for communities across the United States. Ben has worked on a number of projects specializing in the development of city and neighborhood identities, wayfinding strategies, and promotional marketing material.
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TIGER PRINTS
Tiger paw prints have been seen in Downtown Burlington. Don’t worry. There is not an oversized tiger on the loose. Rather, the colorful paw prints encourage residents to eat, drink and shop Downtown while the TIGER grant redevelopment project makes its way down Jefferson Street.
The Downtown Partners, Inc. Design Committee has made it easy to follow the Tiger Prints to your favorite businesses in Downtown Burlington during the TIGER construction project. You will see more of these prints appear as construction "roars" down Jefferson.
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Main Street Iowa Challenge Grant
Main Street Iowa Challenge Grant is open for local applications!
Local applications are due July 5, with State application due Sept 2. If you are interested or you know someone who is, please visit Greater Burlington Partnership for more details.
PROGRAM DETAILS
· Maximum grant awards will be $100,000. Minimum grant
awards will be no less than $25,000.
· A 1:1 match is required. In-kind contributions are
permitted for no more than 35% of the project match. In-kind match must be documented, professional services.
· Building project must be located within the local Main
Street District boundaries as of January 1, 2022.
· The local Main Street program must be the grant
applicant on behalf of the property owner(s). Only one
application per local Main Street program is allowed.
For more information, contact Amy Moyner or 319-208-0056
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Watch Our Progress: Downtown Burlington Is Open For Business
Downtown Burlington is seeing a boom in projects. TIGER Project work continues on the Riverfront, the 700 - 800 blocks of Jefferson and on Main Street. Tama Too is going up quickly on the 300 block of Jefferson Street. Churchill Building is almost complete and getting ready to open as residential and commercial space. Merge Urban Development Group is ready to start building on 3rd Street. The 700 block of Jefferson Street is undergoing exciting renovations. The Burlington Apartments on the corner of 3rd and Valley Street is having tuckpoint work being done to the façade of the building. There are many upper story renovations happening and commercial space is being created throughout the Downtown District.
Although you may not be able to park in front of your favorite business when construction work is on that block, remember that there is parking on the side streets and in the city lots. In most cases, you can park less than a block away and walk to support the small businesses.
With all of these projects happening in the Downtown District, remember "We Are Open For Business". Come down and see the progress in front of your eyes! Stroll, shop, eat, drink and enjoy the Downtown!
Follow the most recent TIGER Project updates at:
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Art Center of Burlington Mural
The Art Center of Burlington has started a new mural on the East side of the building on 3rd Street. During the Jefferson St Farmers Market on Thursday nights, you can watch the progress being made on the mural!
Public art ignites conversations about how we are all connected, and creatively depicts our place in the past, present, and future. Public art also helps bring culture and a vibrant welcome to the community. This mural is the next addition to more art and murals in the community.
#BurlingtonDoesArt
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Meet Daniele Ebert
Daniele Ebert is returning this summer as an intern for Downtown Partners, Inc. She is a senior at Burlington Community High School and is involved as Student Council President, National Honors Vice-President, a member of the Grayhound Ambassadors Program, and in cheerleading. Daniele still has the goal of pursuing a bachelor's degree after high school and then going on to get a law degree to practice juvenile defense. Daniele loves getting involved in the community and is so excited to be back working in the Downtown!
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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.
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Other great things happening in Downtown...
Snake Alley Festival of Film July 21-24
- Enjoy four days of independent short films and screenplays. The Snake Alley Festival of Film is dedicated to showcasing the best short films and screenplays from around the world. Films will screen at the beautifully restored Capitol Theater in the heart of Downtown Burlington, Iowa. The theater boasts state of the art equipment and can comfortably seat more than 350 people.
Jefferson Street Cruise nights, third Friday of the Month!
- Classic cars and hot rods of all ages cruise the Jefferson Street "strip" in a blast from the past. Shop, dine, reminisce and check out the rolling stock. Don't miss the Cruise Nights of 2022!
Downtown Loan Guarantee
Patio Season
- It's patio season and there is so much happening in Downtown Burlington. Many of the restaurants have beautiful patios that are open to sit out and enjoy the scenery.
The Vikings Are Coming: Viking Volunteers Needed
- Viking River Cruise boat dockings will bring an influx of visitors to Greater Burlington beginning this summer. As passengers stream into Downtown, we want to greet them with friendly faces ready and able to answer questions about our area, history, must-see attractions, and our must-visit restaurants and shops.
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If you like meeting interesting folks from far off places and are willing to spend some time in beautiful Downtown Burlington, we want to hear from you! Contact Chris Gram at (319) 208-0053.
The Downtown Burlington, Iowa Facebook page has passed 11,000 Likes - hope you are among them!
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 2022
Todd Darnall - Chair
McConnell Lofts
Jerry Johnson - Past Chair
Burlington Capitol Theater
Tom Burch - Treasurer
Farmers & Merchants Bank & Trust
Mercedes Ponce - Chair Elect
Titan Broadcasting & Digital Group
Kansha Tiwari
Southeast Iowa Regional Planning Commission
Dianne Smrdel
Stitch 'n Smile
Lynda Graham-Murray
City of Burlington
Todd Ackerman
World Insurance
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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