January 2011 Newsletter

JANUARY X [2011]
[VOL.18 X NO.1]
Save $25 When You Register by January 5 for the...
The Dubuque Main Street Business PM comes but once a year.
Register today to be a part of one of the area’s largest Business PMs
of the year.
Much appreciation to this year’s Business PM committee. The
event could not happen without the dedication of these awesome
volunteers: Sarah Budde, Eliza Cole, Mark Czeshinski, Patrick
Visit us: Monday-Friday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
Fax us: [563] 588-0645
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Hanniford, Abbey Hurm, Rhonda Thill, and Chad Wagener.
If your business would like to support Dubuque Main Street by
contributing a door prize to be given away at our booth at the Business PM, please contact any of the committee member listed above or
call our office at 563.588.4400.
See next page for registration form.
Stop by: 1069 Main Street
Surf us: www.dubuquemainstreet.org
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Phone us: [563] 588-4400
Email us: office@dubuquemainstreet.org
Downtown Businesses…
Join the
Downtown
Retail
Network!
Are you looking for creative new ways to market your business
and network within the community? Endorsed by Dubuque Main
Street, more than 20 businesses have banded together to create the
Downtown Retail Network, or for short, “The Network.” Formed on
the principle that small businesses need to stick together and help
each other in this tough economic climate, the Network meets once
a month to discuss topics relevant to downtown businesses. Topics
have included how to get started with social media marketing, team
advertising ideas with complementary businesses, and more.
Network members vary from retail establishments like Crickets,
to cafes and restaurants like The Naughty Dog, to specialty stores
such as Cheryl Ann Bridals, McCoy Jewelers, and more! Various media
outlets are now also involved, including the Juliens’ Journal and Radio
Dubuque.
Meetings are held at 8 a.m. on the first Tuesday of each month
at the Naughty Dog, 1108 Locust Street. Anyone with a downtown
business that could benefit from word of mouth marketing and
networking is encouraged to attend. For more information, please call
Sherrie Keating (Cheryl Ann Bridals) at 563-582-6930 or Jonathan
McCoy (McCoy Jewelers) at 563-556-5325.
BUSINESS UPDATE
Plaza 20 Market on Main – 198 Main Street, 563.582.0737
With five years experience in Plaza 20 and a growing customer base,
Plaza 20 Market recently opened a second Dubuque location in the
Historic Old Main District. Plaza 20 Market on Main offers jewelry,
scarves, handbags, hair accessories, home and seasonal decor, and
greeting cards, as well as unique and one-of-a-kind, new and gently used
fashions at affordable prices. Manager Lisa Kalhe invites you to stop by
Monday through Saturday from 10 a.m. and 6 p.m.
Dubuque Area Farmers’
Market Vendor Conference
Mark your calendars for January 22, from 12:30 to 4 p.m. at
Dubuque Five Flags for this exciting new opportunity.
A panel of experts from Madison, Iowa City, and Davenport farmers’ markets will explain what works for them and how
Dubuque’s Farmers’ Market vendors can m a x i m i z e s a l e s to
succeed in an ever-changing marketplace. The following issues will
be addressed, and more:
• How can I improve my bottom line by using “b e s t p r a c t i c e ” techniques and listening to my customers?
• What is considered “l o c a l l y p r o d u c e d ”?
• How are other farmers’ markets funded?
• Should p e t s be allowed at Dubuque farmers’ markets?
• Why do vendors need to have l i a b i l i t y i n s u r a n c e ?
If you are a market vendor and have a question that you would
like addressed at the meeting, please contact Local Foods Coordinator Jenni Ostwinkle at cmintjos@cityofdubuque.org or 563-6906063. RSVPs to Jenni are appreciated, but not required. The panel
will address many issues, and we want to hear what questions the
Dubuque area vendors have for them!
Vendors from any local farmers’ markets are invited to attend,
as well as anyone interested in becoming a vendor. Hosted by
Dubuque Eats Well, in conjunction with Dubuque Main Street,
this meeting will be an excellent opportunity to learn from the
experts. This conference is free of charge and open to the public.
Pencil in These 2011 Dates!
Mark down these important Dubuque Main Street dates:
Feb. 15
Apr. 1
April 18-21
Apr. 30
May 6
May 7
Downtown Business PM
Main Street Iowa Awards
Architecture Days
Downtown Cleanup
Puttzin’ Around Downtown
Dubuque Farmers’ Market Opens
June 17
July 15
Aug. 19
Sep. 2
Oct. 7
Jazz Concert
Jazz Concert
Jazz Concert
Jazz Concert
Fall Into Art
Gallery Tour