Sip, Taste & Stroll: An Evening of Wine, Beer, Whiskey + Food Samples
It’s always a great time! Sip, Taste & Stroll takes place on Friday, September 16 from 5 to 8 PM in Downtown Burlington. Join your friends and sample some new tastes while browsing the great shops, eateries and drinkeries.
September 14. Tickets are $20 the day of the event and will be available at the registration site at The Burlington Apartments starting at 4:30 PM. The ticket gets you a complimentary glass, wine stopper/opener, drink ticket at Heritage Days and location map.
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 has a change in blocks due to the TIGER construction. The change in blocks will be the 200 - 400 blocks of Jefferson Street on Thursdays from 4:30 - 7 PM.
September 1 - Live Music by Jared Rouggly
September 8 - Live Music by Lucas Sanor
September 15 - Free Horse and Trolley Ride, Live Music by Jared Rouggly
September 22 - Live Music by Jared Rouggly
September 29 - Live Music by Diane DeJaynes
A special thank you to the September market sponsor, Marty Mogk at the Greater Burlington Partnership and WQAD!
On September 15 during the Jefferson Street Farmers Market, the DMC Humane Society will have animals for adoption at the Blaul Lofts, plus new and exciting announcements for Blaul!
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Congratulations to The Beancounter Coffeehouse & Drinkery
The Beancounter Coffeehouse & Drinkery earned second runner-up and won $7,500 at the state Open 4 Business pitch competition on August 1 in Pella! That is a
total of $15,500 towards a new, exciting product and equipment!
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!
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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 to the community for the Downtown Destination Brand Charrettes . The branding charrette will take place the week of October 24.
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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Watch Our Progress: Downtown Burlington Is Open For Business
There is so much happening in Downtown Burlington! Tama Too is almost complete on the 300 block of Jefferson Street. Churchill Building will be home to 50+ residents on Valley Street with first
floor commercial space. Merge Urban Development Group is set to start building residential and commercial spaces on 3rd Street. Work is happening on the 700 block to create a market, brewery, commercial space and lofts and the TIGER Project work continues on the Riverfront, the 500 - 600 blocks of Jefferson and on Main Street. 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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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, 2022! 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. The proceeds of this campaign will go towards new holiday decorations in the Downtown!
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PLAN AHEAD FOR THE
HOLIDAY PARADE
November 26, 5 PM
Downtown Partners’ Lighted Holiday Parade will take
place in the Downtown on Saturday, November 26 at
5 PM. Although it seems like a long way off, it’s not too
early to start planning your entry! Download the parade
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Burlington Heritage Days
September 16 & 17
September 16:
September 17:
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2022 Great River Bridge Race
September 17 9 AM
Join the 26th Annual Great River Bridge Race Event! Participants get the experience of being a pedestrian on The Great River Bridge crossing the Mississippi River between Iowa and Illinois. Options for participants at all levels including a 5K, 10K and 1.5 mi walk option.
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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 popping up in the community.
#BurlingtonDoesArt
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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...
Thank you to the Volunteers!
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Two Rivers Bank & Trust has been supporting the Jefferson Street Farmers Market by volunteering their time to set-up and tear down the market barricades and helping with bag sales. Thank you for supporting these community events, we could not do it without the wonderful volunteers from Two Rivers Bank & Trust!
Burlington Civic Music
The Magic of Rob Lake September 24 & 25
- One of the world’s most celebrated illusionists, Rob Lake’s mindblowing illusions dazzle and entertain millions across network television, in Times Square, on the Vegas strip, Atlantic City, Atlantis Bahamas, and before sold-out audiences in casinos, arenas, and theatres worldwide.
- "The Magic of Rob Lake" Saturday September 24 and Sunday September 25. Kids tickets (ages 16 and under) are just $15 and adult tickets start at $25.
- Tickets are sold online and at the Auditorium Box Office Tues-Fri 10:30a-4:30p inside the front doors of the Burlington Memorial Auditorium.
Downtown Partners, Inc. -
Board Nominations
- The Boards of Directors for Downtown Partners, Inc. is looking for candidates who are interested in establishing the direction and policies of the organization. The nominating committees seek candidates with a variety of perspectives who will serve from January 1, 2023 to December 31, 2025. Interested individuals are encouraged to contact Amy Moyner and Downtown Partners, Inc. for more information.
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
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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