Dog Days Sales are a Hit!

Even at 3pm on a Thursday, the stores downtown all are busily assisting patrons during the oldest tradition in Columbia. Over 30 locations are participating in the coordinated sale, which runs NOW through the WEEKEND.
"Business is great! Which was a shock, because we're normally not busy in the morning," said Elly of Elly's Couture. Everything from vintage dress shoes, to Blue Note merch, to camera equipment, and even fragrances are all on sale.

TIF Approved by City Council

On Monday, July 20, Columbia City Council unanimously approved TIF projects at the Tiger Hotel and "10th & Locust." To find out more about what this means to The District - check out the following links...


City Council Meeting

Groundbreaking Ceremony

Groundbreaking Ceremony- 5th and Walnut Parking Garage
Tuesday, July 21, 2009, 4:00 pm
Ceremony will be held on the east side of the parking lot at 6th and Walnut.

Support for Security Cameras

Read the Tribune article on Karen and Adam Taylor's testimony before the SBD Board regarding the importance of downtown security cameras:

http://www.columbiatribune.com/news/2009/jul/15/attack-victim-makes-case-for-surveillance-cameras/

Both the SBD and the CCA Boards support installation of security cameras.

SMART - Online Training for Alcohol Sales

At yesterday's festival meeting, Chief Burton recommended an online training course for managers and employees who serve or sell alcohol. It's an easy, money-saving alternative to attending a class.

Sign up for the State of Missouri Alcohol Responsibilty Training (SMART) program at http://wellness.missouri.edu/SMART/index.html.

CCA Board Meeting

AGENDA

Central Columbia Association

Board of Directors Meeting

11 S. Tenth St.

July 15, 2009 at 11:30am

Call to Order

Approval of May Minutes

Financial Report

Old Business

Roots ‘n Blues Update

New Business

Street Closure – Summerfest Grand Finale

Marketing Analysis

Director’s Report

Dog Days

Membership Report - Dakopolos

Marketing Seminar

Guerrilla Marketing: Fast, Cheap, Creative, Profitable

Tuesday, August 4, 2009, 9:00 a.m. OR 2 p.m.

Boone County National Bank, Lower Level Training Rooms

SBD Report

CID Update

TIF Update

Small Business Leadership Seminar

Using Technology in Your Business

Thursday, July 16, 7:30 -9:30 a.m., Columbia Country Club

Commerce Bank and the University Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship are offering a free technology seminar. Learn about new technologies and which are best for your business.

Join them for a discussion of how to decrease costs, increase communication, foster community and keep employees happy through traditional and non-traditional technologies.

The seminar is free but you must register by calling 882-7096.

Free Marketing Seminar

Guerrilla Marketing: Fast, Cheap, Creative, Profitable

Tuesday, August 4, 2009, 9:00 a.m. OR 2 p.m.
Boone County National Bank, Lower Level Training Rooms

Join Boone County National Bank's Vice President of Marketing Mary Wilkerson for easy ways to market your business on the fly. You don't have to have a lot of time or money to take advantage of these tips and tricks.

In addition to general tactics any business can use, Mary will share ideas on how to capitalize on events like the Roots 'N Blues 'N BBQ Festival, True/False Film Festival or any other Downtown event.

Plenty of time will be left for questions and answers in this hour-long session. Choose one of two times to attend: 8:30 a.m. or 2 p.m.

Roots 'n Blues Meeting Agenda

INFORMATIONAL MEETING RBBBQ
MONDAY, JULY 13, 2009, 3:00 P.M.
COUNCIL CHAMBERS - DANIEL-BOONE BUILDING

Welcome
Carol Rhodes, Special Event Committee Chair

Explanation of the process for securing a caterer's permit or sidewalk cafe license.
Janice Finley, Business License Administrator

Describe the compliance requirements for state liquor laws and what is and is not allowed with regard to alcohol sales/consumption during the festival.
Bill Alton, State Division of Alcohol and Tobacco Control

The Columbia Police Department's approach to alcohol management during the festival.
Police Chief Ken Burton

Wrap-up - Q and A

Adjourn

SBD Agenda

AGENDA

Columbia Special Business District

Board of Directors Meeting

July 14, 2009 at 4 p.m.

11 South Tenth Street

Call to Order

Welcome of Guests

Karen Taylor

Downtown Patrol Officers

Police Update - Sgt. Chris Kelley

Approval of the Minutes

Financial Report

Presentation on Security Cameras - Karen Taylor

Committee Reports

DLC - Wilkerson

TIF - Vangel

Bar & Restaurant meeting - Vangel

Old Business

TIF Projects

CID (Presentation to Chamber) – Vangel

New Business

FY 2010 Budget

Director’s Report

Roots ‘n Blues Update

Museum District Grant

Conference on the Nighttime Economy

Council Schedule

City Update

Public Comment

Meeting Packet

Roots 'n Blues Meeting Reminder

The City is hosting an informational meeting for all liquor licensees in the downtown area to review City and State regulations, and answer questions relevant to alcohol sales/consumption at downtown bars and restaurants during this two-day event.

Bill Alton, State Division of Alcohol and Tobacco Control, and Ken Burton, City Police Chief, as well as Janice Finley and other City staff, will be in attendance to provide a detailed explanation concerning what is required of the licensed establishment in order to remain in compliance with State laws and City ordinances, and to provide a clear understanding of what is and is not allowed with regard to alcohol sales/consumption during the Festival. Detailed information will also be presented in reference to licensees wanting to apply for a temporary extension of their existing liquor license to an area adjoining their existing licensed premise (caterers permit) as well as sidewalk café licenses.

The informational meeting will be held at 3:00 p.m., July 13, 2009, in the City Council Chambers, 701 East Broadway. It is imperative you attend this very important meeting.

Festival Reimburses City for Costs

At last night's Council meeting, Thumper Entertainment reimbursed the City approximately $38,000 for the cost of services provided at the 2008 festival. These services were primarily public safety oriented.

Full story in the Columbia Daily Tribune:
http://www.columbiatribune.com/news/2009/jul/07/festival-group-surprises-city-with-a-check/

City Council Meeting

A couple of relevant items on tonight's Council agenda:

1. Roots 'n Blues Street Closure Request

This report was postponed from the last Council meeting but will be addressed tonight. Again, this is a report and will be addressed at the end of the meeting. There is no public comment section for reports but there is a general public comment section at the end of the meeting. A public hearing will be held on July 20 when the Council reviews the entire festival plan, rather than just the street closure request.

Two things of note: there is a revised timeline for the festival approval process and a new downtown business outreach plan. The festival organizers are putting together a significant outreach plan to help include and promote District businesses. We will keep you posted on this.

See the street closure report at: http://gocolumbiamo.granicus.com/MetaViewer.php?view_id=2&event_id=2&meta_id=5432

2. TIF Projects

Introduction and first read. The public hearing on both the Tiger Hotel and the 10th & Locust Project will be held on July 20. Again, there will be a general public comment time at the very end of the meeting.

Info on the Tiger at: http://gocolumbiamo.granicus.com/MetaViewer.php?view_id=2&event_id=2&meta_id=5590.

Info on 10th & Locust at: http://gocolumbiamo.granicus.com/MetaViewer.php?view_id=2&event_id=2&meta_id=5592

Entire agenda available at: http://gocolumbiamo.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=2&event_id=2

Letter from City re: Roots 'n Blues

RE: Roots ‘N Blues ‘N BBQ Festival, September 25 & 26, 2009

Dear Business Owner:

As I’m sure you are aware, the 2009 Roots ‘N Blues ‘N BBQ Festival will be held September 25-26, 2009 in downtown Columbia. In light of this event, the City is hosting an informational meeting for all liquor licensees in the downtown area to review City and State regulations, and answer questions relevant to alcohol sales/consumption at downtown bars and restaurants during this two-day event.

Bill Alton, State Division of Alcohol and Tobacco Control, and Ken Burton, City Police Chief, as well as myself and other City staff, will be in attendance to provide a detailed explanation concerning what is required of the licensed establishment in order to remain in compliance with State laws and City ordinances, and to provide a clear understanding of what is and is not allowed with regard to alcohol sales/consumption during the Festival. Detailed information will also be presented in reference to licensees wanting to apply for a temporary extension of their existing liquor license to an area adjoining their existing licensed premise (caterers permit) as well as sidewalk café licenses.

The informational meeting will be held at 3:00 p.m., July 13, 2009, in the City Council Chambers, 701 East Broadway. It is imperative for you (or your designee) to attend this very important meeting.

If you have any questions, please call me at 874-7747.

Sincerely,

Janice W. Finley

Business Services Administrator

cc: Bill Alton, State Div. of Liquor Control

Ken Burton, Police Chief

Carrie Gartner, Special Business District

Carol Rhodes, Assistant to the City Manager