Spring Open House in Downtown Burlington
April 2, 10 AM - 4 PM
It's Happening in Downtown Burlington this Spring! The Spring Open House on April 2 will give shoppers the opportunity to view new trends and try new foods with eateries and drinkeries showing off their new food and drink menus.
You will also be able to register for up to $750 in Downtown Dollars! We are looking forward to Spring weather and exploring the Downtown during this fun shopping event.
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It's Happening!
Downtown Burlington
Downtown Burlington was selected to receive FREE 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! Watch the launch video here.
The Destination Brand will help create an identity around Burlington having so much to offer and being so unique. When fully implemented, the Downtown Burlington Brand will be featured
on banners throughout Downtown, in communications and in promoting Downtown for tourism.
Downtown businesses will have access to this brand for products and marketing. Classes will be held on how to use the brand for marketing and product purposes.
Thank you to the Capitol Performing Arts Center for hosting, the Annex Club for the wonderful refreshments, the motivating speeches from Suann Wells, Kathy & Brandon Bentz and K.C. Fleming, and to World Insurance for the amazing swag bags! |
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 Open 4 Business program is designed to encourage business
development in designated Main Street Iowa districts around the state. Applicants complete an online application by visiting Greaterburlington.com.
Qualifying applicants must have been in business since May 1, 2022 and must be either currently or planning to be located in Downtown Burlington. A complete application must be submitted by April 1. Downtown Partners, Inc. will choose a contestant for the June semifinal judging to compete for a chance at $8,000. The five statewide finalists will then present their ideas in the Open 4 Business contest at the Iowa Downtown Conference on August 1 in Sioux City for up to an additional $20,000 in funding.
Downtown Partners, Inc. sent The Beancounter Coffeehouse & Drinkery to the finals for Open 4 Business last year, where they were awarded $15,500.
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
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. This rate is through April 1.
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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Earth Day Clean-up April 22
Participants of all ages are invited to come out for the annual Earth Day Clean-up on Saturday, April 22. Individuals, families, businesses, church groups, and organizations are all encouraged to lend a hand in caring for our piece of earth. Please follow the Keep Burlington Beautiful for more details.
For more information, call Amy Moyner at 319-752-6365.
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Celebrate St. Patrick's Day in Downtown
March 17
Did you know that there are 20+ eateries and drinkeries in Downtown Burlington?!
Unleash your inner Irish and come celebrate St. Patrick's Day in the Downtown! Corned beef and cabbage, ruebens and green drinks will be found throughout the Downtown.
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SnowBull 2023
March 9, 10, 11
Dust off your boots, the Burlington Memorial Auditorium arena will be rocking during SnowBull!
SnowBull brings something unique to the Burlington area... and what's more unique than bucking bulls inside of the Memorial Auditorium in the middle of winter??
Thursday night is once again #BurlingtonStrong night! Get your $10 shirt and a FREE Thursday ticket voucher, check out 101.7 The Bull for more details!
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Burlington Public Library
Did you hear the great news? Your library is FINE FREE! No more daily late fees!
*There are still charges for lost or damaged items. See staff with questions!
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Comedy Thursdays at Memorial Auditorium
Comedy Thursdays take place the first Thursday of each month at the Memorial Auditorium. On March 2 see Hypnotist and Comedian Doug T!
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Blade Sign Grant
Downtown Partners, Inc. Business Signage Grant Program offers applicants up to $300 in matching grant funds for perpendicular “blade” signage for their businesses!
Blade signs have several benefits:
- Accentuating the traditional historic and walkable character of Downtown Burlington
- Emphasizing the Downtown district as a collection of small, independent, locally owned businesses
- Adding to the liveliness of the streetscape
- Freeing up sidewalk space occupied by sandwich board signs
- Encouraging businesses to explore their individuality and examine their branding
- Increasing business visibility for potential customers who would otherwise not know anything about the business unless they were directly in front of it
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Watch Our Progress: Downtown Burlington Is Open for Business
After a year of anticipation, the Jefferson Street crossing tracks are now open! Businesses on the 800 Block of Jefferson Street were cut off from the rest of the district by the road closure. The impact on their businesses they have endured during the TIGER Streetscape project has caused many interruptions but the Downtown is open for business.
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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Downtown Living
The Churchill Lofts are a newly constructed 48-unit luxury loft building in Downtown Burlington on the corner of 4th and Valley.
The Churchill Lofts offers 48 pet-friendly, secure, and spacious 1, 2, and 3 bedroom lofts. Each unit was built specifically with the tenant in mind, there's stainless-steel appliances, granite countertops, in-unit washer/dryer, beautiful windows, tons of natural sunlight, hardwood floors, large bedrooms with closet space, a private parking lot, open floor plans made for hosting friends and family, and complimentary access to a newly developed fitness center.
Come live in a private luxury loft steps away from the Mississippi, boutique coffee shops, restaurants, and so much more that Downtown Burlington has to offer.
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It's Happening in Downtown Burlington...
Grand Opening:
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!
It's Happening all year long at the Capitol Performing Arts Center
Grants:
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Downtown Loan Guarantee program IEDA and IFA can provide financial assistance in the form of loan guarantees for eligible Downtown revitalization projects. For more information, visit Downtown Loan Guarantee Program (iowaeda.com)
- Main Street Challenge Grant will be coming this summer. It's time to start thinking about building projects in the Downtown.
Thank You:
- 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!
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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