| MONTHLY NEWSLETTER | |  | | AUGUST BUZZ ON MAIN
Business of the Month
Montage
A downtown destination since 1997, Montage brings a sophisticated flair to Main Street. Owned and operated by Jim and Jodi Landau, Montage features Midwest favorites like steak and pasta along with global fusion cuisine. Menu favorites include the saucy Fireworks Pasta; spicy Shrimp Thai pizza; mouthwatering Prime-Cut Sirloin; and the decadent Chocolate Souffle. Their extensive wine list has garnered awards from across the country. It is focused on hand-crafted wines from smaller, family-owned vineyards that share Montage's attention to detail. Montage has received the Wine Spectator's Award of Excellence for the past 7 years, and Wine Enthusiast's Award of Distinction for the past 3 years.
Congratulations to Liberty Bank who celebrated their one year anniversary on August 13th.
If the Shoe Fits...Wear it is a new store opening soon at 321 Main Street. Women's shoes will be featured.
Mark your calendar for an upcoming book signing at Runway September 13 during ARTapalooza. Wing Tip Shoes - Memoirs of a Flight Attendant is the autobiographical story of the charming, timeless encounters of local author Mary Elizabeth Spreitzer. In a small mid-western town in the 1960's a fresh young girl had a fleeting passion to see the world. Looking past the Iowa corn fields she yearned to see grand oceans, legendary statues and exotic palaces. In 1964 the dreamer found the perfect cup to house her desires. Despite fear, competition and doubt, she was accepted into a life of excitement, culture, and friends as a first class flight attendant for TWA. The original stories and unique interactions are brought to life by the author's down to earth style and personal photographs. If you need to get away without ever leaving your house Wing Tip Shoes is just the ticket.
Thank you for all the office supplies provided to us before, during, and after our Wings & Office Things open house and office shower. We have settled into our new office at 206 Main Street, Suite B. Thanks to the following sponsors: Toads, Indulgence and United Beverage, who graciously donated food and drinks in our new office at 206 Main Street, Suite B next to Toads and above Kate's On Main...still can't find us...try the glass door next to the white Reverb door by Toads and Kate's. Still can't find us, call 277-0213 for directions!
On Monday, September 8th, Humble Travel Service is proud to host On Stage Alaska! Call 277-2202 or stop by their office at 125 Main Street to reserve your spot to hear more about these exciting travel opportunities.
Bring the whole family and your pet(s) to the Cedar Bend Humane Society's first annual fundraiser, PAWS FOR A CAUSE on Saturday, September 20th at Simpson Furniture. There will be a variety of events scheduled from 9 - 3. Contact Simpson Furniture or the Cedar Bend Humane Society for more information.
Anniversaries? Please let us know if your business is celebrating any anniversary or accomplishment this year.
Additions? Businesses are welcome to send their news, additions or suggestions for the newsletter to communitymainst@cfu.net. If there is something new or exciting going on with your business, please let CMS know so we can share the news!
UPCOMING EVENTS!
Cedar Falls Community Main Street will host a reception for new UNI Faculty on Wednesday, August 20th from 4:30 - 5:30 pm in the lobby of the Black Hawk Hotel. There are 45 new faculty members joining the staff this year. UNI Department Heads and other faculty members will also be invited to the reception. Main Street merchants are encouraged to stop by to meet new faculty members.
The next event planned by the Retail Promotions Committee is Panther's On Main on August 23rd from 11 - 2. UNI athletic teams, TC the Pep Squad and coaches will be on hand to meet the public. There will be a student scavenger hunt throughout downtown, a live remote from 105.7, and free hot dogs! Wear your purple and gold to welcome freshman students and their parents, who will be shuttled from campus. Cedar Falls Community Credit Union is the official sponsor for this welcome event.
Movies Under the Moon: Mark you calendars for this summer’s last Movie Under the Moon on Friday, August 22th. Music from the Cedar Valley Acoustic Guitar Group begins at 6:30 pm and the movie Ratatouille will begin at dusk (about 9:00 p.m.). Bring your chairs and blankets to Overman Park for a fun family night! The sponsors for the movies this year have been: First National Bank, Oakridge Realtors, Montage, Hearst Center for the Arts, Gallaghar Bluedorn Center for the Performing Arts and Community Main Street.
ARTapalooza will be held on September 13 from 9 - 5 on the streets and sidewalks of downtown. This year 38 artists from across the region will showcase their talents. Throughout the day there will be strolling musicians, street performers and hands-on art activities for children and adults in the 400 block. Additional sponsors for this event are Regions Bank, KWWL, and Cedar Falls Tourism & Visitors Bureau.
CMS DEVELOPMENTS!
Sidewalk cleanliness: We realize the implementation of the cigarette ban has increased the number of butts on the sidewalks each morning. Please keep in mind the number of visitors we have both during the day and at night. We have received a number of concerned comments regarding this issue. Please be attentive to sidewalk cleaning in front of your establishment to ensure both daytime and nighttime visitors have a positive experience in our downtown.
The CMS Board of Directors elected Pam Taylor as board secretary for the 2008-2009 fiscal year.
Kelly Sydonie Armstrong and members of the board will be attending the Iowa Downtown Summit August 26-27. Practical information, ideas and solutions for preservation based downtown revitalization relevant to communities such as Cedar Falls will be covered.
Downtown Gift Certificates: Turn in your gift certificates to the CMS office for reimbursement. Checks are issued each Wednesday.
Committee Dates:
Design Committee:
August 29 - noon; SoHo
Business Improvement Committee:
September 3 - noon; TBA
Promotions Committee:
September 4 - 4:00pm; TBA
Organization and Development:
September 8 - noon; TBA
If you are interested in serving on a committee or interested in volunteering for a special event or project email Kelly at kellyvowels@cfu.net or call the office at 277-0213.
NEWS FROM BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT
Work has begun on the market analysis study for downtown Cedar Falls. Through participation, CMS will gain a more thorough knowledge of current customer demographics and gain insight into business types to target to fill empty storefronts. There will be no cost to our organization since we are a Main Street Community. Committee members will be laying the groundwork this fall. The final report will be available this spring.
NEWS BY DESIGN
The committee is looking at ways to address the issue of cigarette butts on the sidewalk and in flower beds due to the recent smoking ban.
NEWS FROM ORGANIZATION & DEVELOPMENT
The committee is reviewing options for the annual VIP event and annual meeting held each spring.
NEWS BY PROMOTIONS
Dates for your calendar are: October 2nd - Girls Night Out; October 16th - Sips In the City; December 4th - Jingle & Mingle.
Contact Jan Andersen at the CMS office (277-0213) for upcoming Promotional events.
SPACE FOR RENT
110 Main Street - ground level storefront, basement storage
111 Main Street- has 1200 sq. ft. to rent
208 Main Street- has 8,000 square feet currently for rent.
307 Main Street- 2000 square feet retail space on street level.
309 Main Street- has 2,700 square feet available for rent. Call 290-5503 for details.
102 E. 3rd Street - has 3 room office to share.
409 Washington- recently remodeled, 950 square feet for rent on street level.
510 State Street- 500 square feet office with shop area and overhead door for rent on street level.
510 State Street- 500+ square feet office for rent on street level.
510 State Street- 850 square feet office space with three rooms.
CONTACTS
CMS Board of Directors: Darin Beck (President), Stephanie Bardal (Vice-President), Dave Deaver (Treasurer), Gary Jones (Past-President), Ty Kimble, Cathy Rottinghaus, Sheryl Groskurth, David Sturch, Gretchen Behm, Julie Brunscheon, Lisa Rivera Skubal, Pam Taylor, Mare Schmidt, Julie Shimek, Kim Burger, Jeff Kurtz, Tom Hagarty, John Miller, Bob Justis, Jeff Olson/Brooke Krantz, Dave Dibler, Audie Butler/Katie Hesse
Staff: Executive Director Kelly Sydonie Armstrong, Events & Promotions Coordinator Jan Andersen, and Office Manager Carol Lilly
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