Friday, October 30, 2009
Retailer's Holiday Meeting
Back by special request; The District's Retailer's Special Holiday Meeting!
Retailer's will be getting together November 3 from 8:30 am here at our office, 11 S. Tenth Street.
On the agenda to be discussed:
* Holiday Hours
* Special Promotions
* Co-op Advertisement
* Living Windows
No need to RSVP! But for more information call or email Persephone at (573) 442-6816 info@discoverthedistrict.com
Holiday Shop Hop - NOV 6, 6-9pm
Come to The District on Friday, November 6 for The District's Holiday Shop Hop! Now with 25 participating stores! From 6 to 9pm, enjoy cocoa, hot cider, wines, champagne, and holiday cocktails while you stroll through your favorite District shops. All participants will also enjoy incredible and exclusive discounts from Columbia?s finest retailers. This fun-filled, holiday experience is perfect for a girls? day out or for the whole family?and is a great way to get a head start on all your holiday shopping.
For more information visit:
http://www.discoverthedistrict.com/holiday_shop_hop.html
For more information visit:
http://www.discoverthedistrict.com/holiday_shop_hop.html
Tuesday, October 27, 2009
Alert - Restaurant Scam
A restaurant scam has hit Columbia and everyone should make sure their staff is on the alert.
The scammers use the phone relay system designed for the speech and hearing impaired to place a large to-go order and gives a credit card number for the purchase. The "customer" adds an extra amount to the card to pay for an outside delivery service and the restaurant is asked to send a money order to the delivery company.
Obviously, neither the customer, the credit card nor the delivery company is real and the restaurant is out the amount of the money order.
So far it's just hitting restaurants but everyone should keep an eye out for similar scams.
Full details available in today's Tribune at http://www.columbiatribune.com/news/2009/oct/27/scam-targets-area-eateries/.
The scammers use the phone relay system designed for the speech and hearing impaired to place a large to-go order and gives a credit card number for the purchase. The "customer" adds an extra amount to the card to pay for an outside delivery service and the restaurant is asked to send a money order to the delivery company.
Obviously, neither the customer, the credit card nor the delivery company is real and the restaurant is out the amount of the money order.
So far it's just hitting restaurants but everyone should keep an eye out for similar scams.
Full details available in today's Tribune at http://www.columbiatribune.com/news/2009/oct/27/scam-targets-area-eateries/.
CCA Board Meeting
AGENDA
Central Columbia Association
Board of Directors Meeting
October 28, 2009 at 11:30
11 South Tenth Street
Call to Order
Approval of September Minutes
Financial Report
Old Business
New Business
Street Closure Request
Earth Day
Director’s Report
CID Update
Economic Development Conference
Nighttime Economy Conference
Events:
Holiday Hop – Friday, Nov. 6, 6-9
Halloweenie – Saturday, Oct. 31, 4-6ish
Holiday Lights go on – Thurs, Nov. 19
Holiday Parade – Sun, Nov. 25, 3 pm (Organized by Columbia Jaycees)
Living Windows Festival – Fri, Dec. 4, 6-8 pm
Adjournment – Next meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, Nov. 21 at 11:30 a.m.(tent.)
Central Columbia Association
Board of Directors Meeting
October 28, 2009 at 11:30
11 South Tenth Street
Call to Order
Approval of September Minutes
Financial Report
Old Business
New Business
Street Closure Request
Earth Day
Director’s Report
CID Update
Economic Development Conference
Nighttime Economy Conference
Events:
Holiday Hop – Friday, Nov. 6, 6-9
Halloweenie – Saturday, Oct. 31, 4-6ish
Holiday Lights go on – Thurs, Nov. 19
Holiday Parade – Sun, Nov. 25, 3 pm (Organized by Columbia Jaycees)
Living Windows Festival – Fri, Dec. 4, 6-8 pm
Adjournment – Next meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, Nov. 21 at 11:30 a.m.(tent.)
Friday, October 23, 2009
Halloweenie
If you're new to The District, you may not be familiar with Halloweenie, our trick or treating event for little children. On October 31, from 4 pm to around 6ish, stores and restaurants hand out candy. The event is designed for little ones so the crowds have usually thinned out by the time shops close at 6.
All business are welcome to participate. Contact Persephone at 442-6816 or at info@discoverthedistrict.com for more details and a poster.
All business are welcome to participate. Contact Persephone at 442-6816 or at info@discoverthedistrict.com for more details and a poster.
Homecoming Parade
The 2009 Mizzou Homecoming Parade presented by CenturyLink will begin at 9:30 am on Saturday, Oct. 24. Mizzou basketball starts Steve Stipanovich (BSEd '89) and Jon Sundvold (BSBA '83) will serve as the 2009 Mizzou Homecoming Grand Marshals.
Due to campus construction, the parade route has been modified. Barricades will be placed along the route beginning at 8:30 am on Saturday morning. Please be aware that vehicles will not be allowed in or out of the parade route after that time.
To print out a copy of the 2009 parade route, click here. For more information on Homecoming activities, call the Mizzou Alumni Association at 882-6611 or check out their at website.
Due to campus construction, the parade route has been modified. Barricades will be placed along the route beginning at 8:30 am on Saturday morning. Please be aware that vehicles will not be allowed in or out of the parade route after that time.
To print out a copy of the 2009 parade route, click here. For more information on Homecoming activities, call the Mizzou Alumni Association at 882-6611 or check out their at website.
Thursday, October 15, 2009
Flu Shots - Friday the 16th
Just a reminder, WELLAWARE will be offering flu shots tomorrow morning, Friday the 16th, at Boone Tavern on Walnut.
Stephens Inaugural Parade
Stephens College is having a parade on Friday, October 30 at 9:00 am to celebrate the inauguration of their new president, Dianne Lynch. The parade route is: Walnut (from College to Short), Broadway (from Short to Ripley), Ripley (from Broadway to Walnut) and Walnut (from Ripley back to College).
This shouldn't directly affect businesses but you may want to alert staff and customers that entering The District from the east may be a little difficult during the 9:00 hour.
This shouldn't directly affect businesses but you may want to alert staff and customers that entering The District from the east may be a little difficult during the 9:00 hour.
Tuesday, October 13, 2009
SBD Agenda Change
Just a small switch: John Ott will now be presenting the overview of the CPD's Downtown Public Safety Commission.
SBD Agenda
Columbia Special Business District
Board of Directors Meeting
October 13 2009 at 4 p.m.
Welcome Guests
Ted Curtis – GetAbout Columbia
Dan Quinn - American Shoe
Approval of the September Minutes
Financial Report
Approval of September Financials
Presentation by Ted Curtis
Update on downtown bike parking plan (as requested at last meeting)
Presentation by Dan Quinn (tentative)
Downtown Public Safety Committee
Committee Reports
CID Update - Vangel
Noise Ordinance – Timberlake/Kespohl/Ott
Solid Waste District – Walther
Director’s Report
CIC/TDD/TIF Forum
CID Update
Shop Hop
Public Comment
Adjournment
Thursday, October 8, 2009
Increased Traffic Enforcement
Just a friendly reminder:
The Columbia Police Department is increasing traffic enforcement in the downtown area, both for cars and bikes. They've found that too many people are speeding, running lights and failing to yield to pedestrians.
They're also teaming up with PedNet to issue warnings to cyclists riding at night without lights. PedNet's also offering free bike lights to these folks for a limited time.
The Columbia Police Department is increasing traffic enforcement in the downtown area, both for cars and bikes. They've found that too many people are speeding, running lights and failing to yield to pedestrians.
They're also teaming up with PedNet to issue warnings to cyclists riding at night without lights. PedNet's also offering free bike lights to these folks for a limited time.
Game Day Parking
The next home game is scheduled for Thursday, October 8 at 8 pm as the Tigers host Nebraska in a rare weeknight game.
Because classes will be in session, your typical game day routine may be disrupted and numerous parking lots--both for donors and the general public--will have special restrictions in place for that day.
Instead of dealing with all these parking changes, we recommend parking in The District and riding the shuttle in.
The Mizzou Shuttle Bus begins at Wabash Station and stops at the Armory Parking Lot,Boone Tavern/8th St. Parking Garage, Harpo's, Addison's, Bengals, Flat Branch Pub, and Shiloh. The final stop is Maryland & Hospital Drive, a short walk to the stadium.
The buses start at the Wabash Station on 10th & Ash at 6:00 pm and will depart every 15 minutes until the final bus departures at 7:45 pm. After the game, final shuttle will leave Maryland & Hospital Drive 30 minutes after the final gun. The fare is only $1 each way.
Parking is available at any of the four garages on 8th & Walnut, 8th & Cherry, 10th & Cherry or 6th & Cherry. For more District parking options check out www.parkinthedistrict.com. For special Nebraska game info, visit www.mutigers.com.
Because classes will be in session, your typical game day routine may be disrupted and numerous parking lots--both for donors and the general public--will have special restrictions in place for that day.
Instead of dealing with all these parking changes, we recommend parking in The District and riding the shuttle in.
The Mizzou Shuttle Bus begins at Wabash Station and stops at the Armory Parking Lot,Boone Tavern/8th St. Parking Garage, Harpo's, Addison's, Bengals, Flat Branch Pub, and Shiloh. The final stop is Maryland & Hospital Drive, a short walk to the stadium.
The buses start at the Wabash Station on 10th & Ash at 6:00 pm and will depart every 15 minutes until the final bus departures at 7:45 pm. After the game, final shuttle will leave Maryland & Hospital Drive 30 minutes after the final gun. The fare is only $1 each way.
Parking is available at any of the four garages on 8th & Walnut, 8th & Cherry, 10th & Cherry or 6th & Cherry. For more District parking options check out www.parkinthedistrict.com. For special Nebraska game info, visit www.mutigers.com.
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