It's official! We're now Intown Concord, and excited about an improved organizational structure made possible by our independence from a national organization. We're increasing efficiencies, strengthening collaborations, and working hard to insure long-term sustainability.
Our ultimate goal is to best leverage our resources to deliver on our mission (which remains unchanged):
To promote and enhance the business environment, cultural activities, housing and appearance of historic downtown Concord.
Our new website launches in the 1st quarter of 2012,and you won't want to miss it!
Plan to attend these upcoming events...
Presents:
Feb. 16th, 7:45 am ~ Center for Health Promotion at the Smile Building:
Intown Concord Quarterly Public Meeting
March 8th, 5:30 pm ~ Carriage House at Kimbal Jenkins Estate:
Annual General Meeting
May: Capitol Kids Spring Art Show
July 19th-21st: Market Days Festival
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Market Days Update
Thank you to all who participated in the Market Days Feedback Process, and to those who served on the MD Feedback Task Force, which was responsible for summarizing community feedback in a report provided to Main Street’s Board of Directors.
On Nov. 10th, the Board voted on Market Days 2012; keep reading to learn more…
The Process
- August 23, 2011 – Kick Off of Market Days Feedback Process at Main Street Concord Quarterly Public Meeting (requested feedback, reviewed process/timeline + invited attendees to join MD Feedback Task Force)
- September 20, 2011 – Market Days Community Forum at Red River Theatres
- September 30, 2011 – Written Feedback Deadline
- October 6, 2011 – MD Feedback Task Force review of Community Forum and written feedback; preparation of Report (Task Force Members: Gena Cohen Moses (resident), Sue McCoo (Capitol Craftsman), Kim Murdoch (MSCI Staff), Andrew Hatch (Lotions ‘n Potions), Jeff Roberge (Joe King’s), Brian Shea (Barley House))
- October 13, 2011 – MD Feedback Task Force Report presented to Board of Directors
- November 10, 2011 – Main Street’s Board of Directors discussion, deliberation, and vote on Market Days 2012
The Outcome
After reviewing results of the Community Forum, as well as written input from 300+ individuals, Main Street Concord’s Board of Directors voted on the basic structure of Market Days 2012:
- The (3) day event, renamed Market Days Festival, will be held Thursday, July 19th – Saturday, July 21st
- The event will focus on participation from LOCAL merchants and businesses, with a tiered approach used to fill space on Main Street; preference will be given to Main Street/Downtown/Concord businesses. The event will be marketed to attract a STATEWIDE audience of attendees
- All events and elements of the Market Days Festival will be evaluated based on community feedback and cost/benefit before inclusion in 2012.
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- The 2012 Market Days Festival will move away from a main stage area to more dispersed and diverse entertainment options; this will significantly reduce expenses while encouraging circulation of attendees throughout downtown.
Over the coming weeks, we’ll be re-engaging our MD Feedback Task Force members, and seeking additional community volunteers to help with the production of a fantastic Market Days Festival in 2012. If you have any questions, or are interested in volunteering, please contact Kim Murdoch at kmurdoch@mainstreetconcord.com or 226.2150. |
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