2013 september newsletter - Estacada Development Association

Estacada Main
Street Newsletter
S e p t e m b e r
September
Back to School...
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The Cascading Rivers Scenic Bikeway
A 72-mile proposed route between Estacada and Detroit Oregon.
In 2010 the
Detroit Lake
Business Assn
contacted us
about working
with them to
nominate a scenic
bikeway between
the two cities. I
met with the
group in Detroit and we
decided to pursue a
nomination. We met with Alex
Phillips who is the State
coordinator and agreed to
obtain support letters from
local dignitaries, bike shops
and business groups to
support the nomination. The
nomination was submitted and
BIKEWAY
WORKSHOP
Wednesday,
September 18th
6 to 7:30 p.m.
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Venue to be
announced.
Please phone
503.630.3483
for location..
Inside this
issue:
The Cascading
Rivers Bikeway
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Fearless Release
Party
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Guidelines for
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Sign Project
This last fall Connie
Redmond, Chamber
Tourism Chair, and I were
chosen to work with
Travel Oregon and
Clackamas County Tourism
to identify local projects
that would advance
tourism in the County and
take advantage of the ¼ billion
spent on bike tourism in
Oregon. Our Estacada
workshop identified the
Cascading Rivers Scenic
Bikeway as our first priority
and identified City parking as
our highest immediate
priority. Estacada City Hall
parking lot has been
designated the north anchor
to the scenic bikeway. We are
working on funding and
building bike racks for
parking. We are currently
soliciting final support letters
from the business community
to attach to the bikeway plan.
We are having a public
workshop to explain the plan
and take public testimony on
September 18th from 6 to
7:30PM at a place to be
announced. Please come,
learn about the bikeway and
share your thoughts.
Penned by
Phil Lingelbach EDA Chair
AUTUMN EQUINOX CELEBRATION and
FEARLESS STRONG SCOTCH ALE 2013 RELEASE PARTY
The day that so many of you have been waiting for all year is finally approaching. The 2013
brew promises to be a real winner: rich malty, caramel character and over 9%.
Come join the Fearless Strong Scotch Ale fan club!
Sign APPLICATION 3
8 Ways to Green
Your Business
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Contacts and
Sponsors
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Available Spaces
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And more
passed initial reviews.
5:30 pm- 8:30 pm; Saturday, Sept. 28, 2013
Join us for brewery tours, entertainment and good times.
Live Celtic Music by popular
BELTAINE
This band is well known in Celtic circles and is the same band that is featured at the
Highland games. And Bennett may join in for a tune or two!
No cover for those ordering food and beverage
Families with children welcome, Outdoor seating
Best Beers, Best Burgers, Best Place to take Family and Friends
Fearless Brewing Company. 326 South Broadway. Estacada, Oregon. (503) 630-BEER www.fearless1.com
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Guidelines for Downtown Sign Program
Program Guidelines
Program Explanation
EDA will provide a
matching (50/50) grant to
eligible businesses for the
purchase and installation of
projecting signs. The
maximum grant available to
any business is $300.
Purpose
Help make
Estacada a
pedestrianfriendly
community...
The purpose of this program
is to increase business by
encouraging pedestrians
to explore and shop in our
downtown. Good signage
will foster a pedestrian
friendly downtown
atmosphere by providing
business signage that is
readily visible from the
sidewalk rather than from the
street. With projecting signs,
pedestrians can stand on the
sidewalk and see where each
business is located without
going back into the street or
driving a car. Projecting signs
on all businesses in the
downtown area will indicate
the location to businesses as
far away as a block or so. In
addition, projecting signs
permit use of trees in the
streetscape which is
pedestrian friendly. Pictures
of projecting signs are
attached.
The Estacada Development
Association has received a
grant of $4,000 from the
Estacada Urban Renewal
District to fund this program.
Goal
Assist businesses to
improve pedestrian
signage.
E s t a c a d a
M a i n
S t r e e t
N e w s l e t t e r
The program will be
conducted from July 2013
through June 2014.
Preference for selection will
be for businesses in the core
downtown area that meet the
eligibility criteria. There is an
application cut-off date of
November 1, 2013, after
which EDA will determine
the successful grant
applications. Applications
received after this date may
be considered by EDA if
money remains in the budget.
Applicants will submit firm
cost proposals and show that
at least two bids have been
obtained. A full scale mockup of the sign will be
submitted with the
application. Signs which
have an artistic nature are
encouraged. Once installed and
proof of payment for the signs and
installation has been submitted, the
business owner will be reimbursed
one-half of the actual cost, not to
exceed $300. Business owners are
responsible for applying for and
paying for the Estacada City sign
fee, and show proof in application.
City Sign code:
http://www.cityofestacada.org/
permits_apps.html
Eligibility
Businesses within the Estacada
Downtown Area, as defined by the
Urban Renewal District, that are
built directly adjacent to sidewalks
are eligible for this program.
Limitations
Signs must project perpendicularly
from the front of businesses and
meet all provisions of the City’s
Code. No sign shall be greater than
36 inches wide and 24 inches high.
The signs must be made of any
durable, long lasting, non rusting
material and must be rigidly
supported so that the sign does not
swing (for instance, if chains are
used to support the sign, the links
must be permanently welded to
form a rigid structure).
Deadline is Friday, November 1, 2013
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Projecting Sign Application
Yes, I’d like to make it easier to identify
my business from the sidewalk.
Approximate total costs involved to complete the project: $____________
This projecting-sign project needs to be completed by June 15 2014.
Your Name:
________________________________________________________
Business Name:
________________________________________________________
Business Physical Address: ________________________________________________________
Business Mailing Address: ________________________________________________________
Phone: _______________________________________________________________________
Email: ________________________________________________________________________
Signature: _____________________________________________________________________
If property owner and building owner are two separate people, both need to sign.
Submit with application with the following:
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A copy of the City of Estacada Sign Permit — city sign code: http://www.cityofestacada.org/
permits_apps.html
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Two BIDS for this project with firm cost proposals

A full-scale mockup of the proposed sign
Please submit your “Projecting Sign Application,” BY FRIDAY, November 1, 2013,
to Gloria Polzin, in one of the following ways:
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Email: gloria.mainstreet@gmail.com; phone 503.947.4043
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US mail: Estacada Main Street Program. PO Box 1057, Estacada OR 97023
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Drop it by: Estacada Chamber/Main Street Office in City Hall: 475 SE Main ST, Estacada
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8 Simple Ways to Green Your Business
BY Marla Tabaka
You probably already think
you should be a more
environmentally friendly
business... but it sounds
expensive, right?
It's a sound investment for a
number of reasons. According to
the EPA there is little doubt
that environmental issues are
going to alter the regulatory and
market landscape in the near
future. Energy-efficient
companies will be better able to
navigate these regulatory
changes and be better positioned
to weather negative events like
energy price spikes.
reveal an enormous on-site
recycling center where
employees hand sort every
ounce of garbage to separate
recyclables. They also recycle
and filter millions of gallons
of water for use in decorative
water features and new lowflow urinals. And, electricity
consumption
has already been reduced by
5 percent; not bad considering
a 27 percent growth in net
revenue which has increased
the demand for energy.
The good news is that a green
program doesn't have to cost
a fortune for a small business.
Try these simple steps to kick
off your sustainability
program.
This program
willareassist
Also, consumers
flocking to
safe, non-toxic, green products.
People are businesses
becoming more
conscious of their
with
choices and are willing
It's a sound investment
to invest more
in a
improving
product to participate in and it doesn't have to
pedestrian
this movement
and to
cost a fortune. Check
protect their family.
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out these easy steps to
That alone should be
make
enough motivation. But
consider also that many more
of the world’s top
organizations are
investing billions of
dollars into environmental
sustainability programs--a good
indication that small business
owners should follow suit.
The Sands Las Vegas Corporation
touts some of the most beautiful
and popular vacation properties
and convention centers around
the world. In 2010 it
implemented The Sands ECO360
Global Sustainability program.
Today this values-driven program
is considered an integral part of
the company's overall business
strategy. A behind-the-scenes
tour of a Sands property will
E s t a c a d a
your company
sustainable.
Make green thinking a part
of your company culture.
Engage your employees in your
new vision. Create efficiency
goals and make it fun and
inclusive by celebrating your
success. How can you measure
your savings? How can your
green mission enhance your
community or better serve
your customers? Get ideas
and input from your
employees and they will
embrace your new goals.
Change light bulbs.
M a i n
S t r e e t
other bulbs.
Eliminate plastic bottles.
In 2011, 32 million tons of plastic
waste was generated in the U.S.
alone. Sure, some of this plastic is
recycled but why add to the
environmental burden? Install a
water filtration system in the
office. Not only will the water be
fresh and clean but you will save
time and money by avoiding the
packaged water habit.
Do business with green vendors.
The Sands Las Vegas Corporation
chooses vendors like Hewlett
Packard and General Electric
because they too follow aggressive
sustainability guidelines. Interview
your vendors to find out about their
sustainability efforts. If you use a
printer, ask if they use recycled
paper. Look for companies that use
energy efficient vehicles and
manufacturing plants that have
practices in place to reduce their
carbon footprint.
Conserve human energy.
Consider that healthy, energetic
employees will be more creative and
productive. Help to keep your team
healthy by creating a safe, non-toxic
environment. Serve sustainable brain
food at meetings: nuts, organic
fruits and vegetables, and even dark
chocolate all play a role in
maintaining mental acuity.
Host a fundraising event.
Cause-driven programs are excellent
for your image and public relations;
and it feels good to support
something that is meaningful and far
reaching. Adopt a green cause and
do an annual fundraising event.
There are all sorts of conservation
N e w s l e t t e r
campaigns you can participate
in, from planting trees to raising funds for environmental
studies scholarships. Find one
that’s close to your heart and
involve your online and local
communities.
Recycle and reuse.
How often do you toss old papers and used glass and plastics
into the trash bin? Come on,
admit it! Look into your community’s recycling program and
enlist the support of your team
to meet recycling goals. Also,
purchase recycled paper products and ink cartridges. Even
certain furniture and other big
ticket items contain recycled
goods.
Use green cleaning products.
Do you love the smell of a nice,
clean office? Guess what: Many
of those familiar scents are
toxic to your body and to the
environment. Replace window
cleaners, dish and hand soaps,
and bathroom cleaners with
green brands. Some of them
may seem pricey but many are
concentrated and will save money in the end. The benefits
include improved health, increased clarity, a reduction in
allergic reactions, and a healthier planet. A small price to pay.
Sustainable development cannot
be achieved by a single individual or enterprise. Everyone must
participate. You will demonstrate your leadership and commitment to a healthy, safe future by joining the ranks of
business leaders who make
sustainable choices.
Estacada Development
Association
PO Box 1057
475 SE Main ST
Estacada OR 97023
Phone: 503.974.4043
Fax: 503.630.8280
gloria.mainstreet@gmail.com
The Main Street Program
“Four-Point Approach®”
Estacada Development Association
Board of Directors
CHAIR:
Phil Lingelbach, 503.630.3401
VICE CHAIR:
Tom Wille, 403.349.9796
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SECRETARY:
Connie Redmond, 503.819.5339
TREASURER:
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Estacada Development Association
Dave Piper, 503.310.9094
DIRECTORS:
Sean Drinkwine, 503.630.5119
Check out what Estacada has to
offer right now at:
http://bit.ly/YxQfGr
Betty Veveiros 503.630.2334
MAIN STREET MANAGER:
Gloria Feider Polzin, 503.974.4043
Organization
2.
Promotion
3.
Design
4.
and Economic Restructuring
and Business Development.
Jordan Winthrop, 503.201.7219
Looking for a new business
space?
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As a unique economic development tool, the
Main Street Four-Point Approach® is the
foundation for local initiatives to revitalize their
districts by leveraging local assets—from
cultural or architectural heritage to local
enterprises and community
pride.
EDA Friends & Supporters
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sponsorship information
contact us today!
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Estacada News
Isabel Gautschi 503.630.3241
IGautschi@EstacadaNews.com
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WAYS for BUSINESSES to Keep
Downtown Estacada SPARKLING
throughout the year…
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Plant flowers — flowers are welcoming…
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Wash exterior windows often…
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Pull Weeds out of sidewalk cracks and anywhere
you see them within 20 feet of your front door….
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SWEEP, SWEEP, SWEEP the sidewalk outside
your business daily — that will make a BIG
difference...
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Pick up cigarette butts and litter daily; and remove
cigarette cans...
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Pressure wash sidewalk as often as needed...
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Replace old advertising / posters that are outdated
from your front windows...
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Replant trees boxes with an appropriate tree
species — customers like trees….
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Remove cobwebs whenever you see them...
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Business owners please park on side streets, or in
back of your business — leave the PRIME parking
spots for your customers — that’s good business...
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Make it look like you’re OPEN by putting out
flower pots; merchandise; and signs near the front
door on the sidewalk — make it WELCOMING….
7 vacant spaces available.
262 S. Broadway
366 S Broadway ST — 3 spaces
325 S Broadway
Looking for a
new business space?
Check out what Estacada has to
offer right now at:
http://bit.ly/YxQfGr
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