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Volunteers needed!

Graffec — Wed, 01 Sep 2010 14:30:17 +0000

It’s that time again! We are looking for individuals who are willing to donate just a couple hours to help support their downtown! International Fall Festival is Saturday, September 18, 2010 from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM. We are looking for people to help with set-up, block captians, the Kid’s Zone, soda booths, information booths, and tear-down. No special talents required! Please see the attached sheet for our volunteer needs, and time slots available!

2010 IFF Volunteers Slots Needed
2010 IFF Volunteer Position Descriptions

Raffle Winner!

Graffec — Fri, 27 Aug 2010 18:13:57 +0000

Finally! Our Grand Prize Winner of the 50/50 Raffel is ticket # 0760661 ! Congratulations! The winner of this ticket has until Monday to e-mail downtown@eauclairewi.gov to claim their prize or we draw another ticket! Good luck!

The International Downtown Association announces Downtown Achievement Awards

Graffec — Tue, 17 Aug 2010 16:39:55 +0000

During its most recent annual conference, the International Downtown Association recognized Downtown Eau Claire, Inc. (DECI) with a Downtown Merit Award for its work and initiatives related to the 2010 Urban Living Tour.

Specifically, DECI’s 2010 Urban Living Tour was among seventy-three qualified entries in the category of Events and Programming. Submitted projects and initiatives in this category come from those organizations working to further their city centers.

The Washington, D.C. based International Downtown Association (IDA) is a champion for vital and livable urban centers and strives to inform, influence, and inspire downtown leaders and advocates. With 600 members and thousands of friends, IDA is a guiding force in creating healthy and dynamic centers that anchor the well-being of towns, cities, and regions.

Raffel Winner!

Graffec — Tue, 17 Aug 2010 14:48:19 +0000

Winning a pair of Trubilt Auto Body etched glasses is ticket #8720426!

Raffle Winners!

Graffec — Tue, 17 Aug 2010 13:13:05 +0000

Here are just a few to start the winnings!

The following ticket numbers will each win five games of free bowling from Wagner’s Lanes:
8720353
8720368
8720747
8720415
8720374

Summerfest has a new official website!

admin — Fri, 23 Jul 2010 14:51:51 +0000

There’s just too much fun to contain it to one website! Summerfest now has an official website. Check out all the fun at SummerfestEauClaire.com.

Get your Summerfest buttons!

admin — Fri, 23 Jul 2010 14:47:40 +0000

The official Summerfest buttons are now available for presale! This button comes with a fun assortment of deals, tickets, specials, discounts and more. Get yours and join the Summerfest fun!

Button packages are $5 each and can be purchased at the following locations:

Eau Claire Auto Value on Mall Dr.
Gordy’s on Hamilton Ave.
Gordy’s on Birch St.
The Acoustic Cafe (505 S Barstow)
Whippersnappers (418 S Barstow)
The Purple Petunia/The Calico Shoppe (216 S Barstow)
Cadeaux (312 S Barstow)
B-Framed Galleries (313 S Barstow)
Pizza Plus (208 S Barstow)
The Eau Claire Children’s Theatre (1814 Oxford Ave)
Madison Street Auto Body (430 E Madison St)
Hillside Dental (507 Main St)
Wildwood Gifts and Boutique (401 S Barstow)

Heart of Eau Claire Recap

admin — Fri, 16 Jul 2010 15:33:26 +0000

Loans and Financing Options for Small Business

Thank you to everyone who was able to attend the Heart of Eau Claire Part 5: Loans and Financing Options for Small Business. Great information was shared by our three speakers:

Mike Schatz, City of Eau Claire Economic Development Administrator (mike.schatz@eauclairewi.gov)
Char Gurney, Regional Business Fund (rbf@rbfinc.org)
Jerry Kuehl, Senior Vice President of Commerical Lending, Northwestern Bank (jerryk@northwesternbank.com)

Visit our Business Resources page for more information on the City of Eau Claire’s available programs.
View information on the Regional Business Fund or visit the Regional Business Fund website
Visit Northwestern Bank’s website

Not sure which program to start with? Please contact the City’s Economic Development office and staff can assist you in which programs may be the best fit for your needs.

Thank you again to Houligan’s, Eau Claire Regional Arts Center, and Northwestern Bank for you support!

admin — Wed, 16 Jun 2010 21:58:57 +0000

Over 800 people attended DECI’s first annual Urban Living Tour on June 12 and saw some of downtown’s most exclusive private spaces.

Whether you were able to attend or not, please take a minute to complete our brief survey to help us plan for next year’s event!

Learn more about the 2010 Urban Living Tour

Summerfest Button Design Contest

admin — Wed, 05 May 2010 19:49:27 +0000

Break out the crayons, markers, ink, or chalk and show support for your downtown by submitting a design in the 2010 Summerfest Button Design Contest!

The winning design will be used for all 2010 button sales and promotion. View all rules and regulations.

Mark your calendars for Summerfest 2010: August 13-14!