Holiday Open House
November 6, 10 AM - 4 PM
Kick off your holiday season with a favorite event - Downtown Burlington's Holiday Open House on Sunday, November 6!
Get a head start on holiday gift buying and register from 10 AM - 4 PM at participating businesses for the giveaway of $750 in Downtown Dollars. Need not be present to win, winner will be announced on Facebook the week of November 7.
Stop at these participating businesses to register for Downtown Dollars:
The Medium Art Store
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Downtown Partners, Inc. Fundraiser Campaign
Downtown Partners, Inc. (DPI) has launched a new Fundraiser Campaign. The campaign is a fun and successful way to support Downtown Burlington! The new Streetscape project means new Downtown décor so this year's donations will be going towards new holiday decorations for 2023!
The first 100 Investors that donate $100 will have (2) seats in the V.I.P. section at the 2022 Lighted Holiday Parade on November 26! This Exclusive Experience is a Thank You from Downtown Partners, Inc.
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 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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Lighted Holiday Parade
November 26, 5 PM
Downtown Partners’ Lighted Holiday Parade will take
place in the Downtown on Saturday, November 26 at
5 PM. The theme this year is "Merry & Bright"!
Want to participate in the parade with a lighted float? Download the parade entry form at greaterburlington.com.
Cash prizes are awarded to the top three entries.
Thank you to our Premier Sponsor, Standard of Beaverdale, for making the Lighted Holiday Parade possible!
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Thank you to Pritchard Broadcasting for being the Media Sponsor for the Lighted Holiday Parade! |
Small Business Saturday
November 26
Small Business Saturday is coming up on November 26, but for Downtown Burlington, it is EVERY DAY!
Independent businesses are the backbone of the community. Locally owned and operated businesses are a big reason why Downtown Burlington is a distinctive destination, with items you 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 Burlington 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 Downtown Burlington, so let’s return the favor. Unique products, personal service, keeping your dollars in the community. There are a lot of great reasons to shop independent!
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Downtown Destination Brand Is On Its Way!
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 is excited to unveil the new Downtown Destination Brand by the end of the year!
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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Great Place Survey
The Greater Burlington Partnership and the City of Burlington want your input.
The purpose of this survey is to identify what you think makes Burlington a “Great Place” to live. In addition, it will help create a vision and set of goals for future Burlington amenities and development.
The committee, made up of City of Burlington staff, private sector business owners, and Burlington residents, is seeking an Iowa Great Places designation and needs public input to develop a comprehensive vision for our community. Being an Iowa Great Places designation increases chances for funding through grants to enhance our community.
Let your voice be heard:
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Watch Our Progress: Downtown Burlington Is Open For Business
TIGER Project work is wrapping up on the Riverfront, Main Street, and the 500-600 block of Jefferson Street for the Winter.
With all of the 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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Living Windows
December 8, 5-8 PM
Dozens of storefronts will come alive during the Annual Living Windows celebration on December 8!
This favorite holiday event includes lights, carolers, story readings, crafts, decorations, gingerbread houses, free horse-drawn carriage rides, and much more. And of course, Santa Claus will be on hand at his cottage in Nancy Neafie Park at Sixth Street and Jefferson Street.
Living Windows includes complimentary food and beverages at many Downtown stores. It's a great opportunity to do some Christmas shopping, see friends and enjoy the holiday season.
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Thank you to Standard of Beaverdale for being the Trolley Sponsor and Farmers & Merchants Bank & Trust for sponsoring the Ice Carving! |
Santa's Cottage
The jolly old elf himself will be greeting visitors in Downtown Burlington at Nancy Neafie Park on the corner of Sixth and Jefferson.
There is no cost, and cameras are welcome. Creating fond memories of Downtown for families today helps build support for Downtown tomorrow.
Many thanks to Carl A. Nelson & Co., Boy Scouts Troop 3 and the DPI Design Committee for their assistance with Santa's Cottage.
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Downtown Holiday Market
December 10
Downtown Burlington will be the last stop to finish off your holiday shopping with the Downtown Holiday Market on December 10, 10 AM - 4 PM!
The historic Burlington Apartments at 206 N 3rd Street, will host 40 vendors during the Downtown Holiday Market. While Downtown, also check out the 35+ unique shops and get all of your holiday shopping complete.
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Weird Harold's Records Celebrates 50 Years!
Weird Harold's invites you to join them in celebrating 50 years of Weird Harold's Records on Saturday November 19, 2022!!
50th anniversary merchandise, sales, prizes, snacks & much more!
For more information, call 319-753-5353 or visit online.
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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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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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Other great things happening in Downtown...
Downtown Trick or Treat Thank You!
- Thanks also to all those merchants who passed out candy for the Downtown Trick or Treat, as well as the Des Moines Co. CERT team volunteers for keeping the community safe during the event.
Thank you to the Volunteers!
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Two Rivers Bank & Trust has been supporting many of the events in the Downtown. Thank you! If you are interested in volunteering, please contact Amy Moyner.
Decorating the Downtown
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The Snowflakes on Snake Alley will be going up on November 5 at 9 AM. If you are able to volunteer to light up Snake Alley and Nancy Neafie Park, please contact Amy Moyner at 319-208-0056 or amoyner@greaterburlington.com
Thank you to Zaisers for the beautiful flowers this year!
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Zaisers did a wonderful job with the Downtown flower planters again this year. They are a beautiful part of our vibrant Downtown. We’re grateful for funding from the John H. Witte, Jr. Foundation and Keep Burlington Beautiful that helps make it possible.
Comedy Thursdays at Memorial Auditorium
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Comedy Thursdays are the first Thursday of each month at the Memorial Auditorium. Kicking off the series are Greg Hahn and Willie Griswold! For more information, please visit Burlington Riverfront Entertainment
Don't miss all of the fun at the Art Center of Burlington
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Visit the Art Center of Burlington for Fall classes, new art installations and events for a date night, girls night out or family fun!
Downtown Loan Guarantee
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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