HomeMy WebLinkAboutAgenda_MSTAB_10.07.2015 PromotionsNotice of Meeting for the
Main Street Advisory Board Promotions Committee
of the City of Georgetown
October 7, 2015 at 4:30 PM
at the Visitors Center Conference Room, 103 W. 7th St., Georgetown, TX
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Regular Session
(This Regular Session may, at any time, be recessed to convene an Executive Session for any purpose
authorized by the Open Meetings Act, Texas Government Code 551.)
A Call to order/welcome and introduce committee members and guests
Legislative Regular Agenda
B Discussion and possible action on the 2015-16 Strategic Action Plan Items:
C Staff Report
Adjournment
Set agenda items for next meeting on November 11 /Adjourn
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I, Jessica Brettle, City Secretary for the City of Georgetown, Texas, do hereby certify that this Notice
of Meeting was posted at City Hall, 113 E. 8th Street, a place readily accessible to the general public
at all times, on the ______ day of __________________, 2015, at __________, and remained so
posted for at least 72 continuous hours preceding the scheduled time of said meeting.
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Jessica Brettle, City Secretary
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City of Georgetown, Texas
Main Street Advisory Board
October 7, 2015
SUBJECT:
Call to order/welcome and introduce committee members and guests
ITEM SUMMARY:
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
N/A
SUBMITTED BY:
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City of Georgetown, Texas
Main Street Advisory Board
October 7, 2015
SUBJECT:
Discussion and possible action on the 2015-16 Strategic Action Plan Items:
ITEM SUMMARY:
· Goal 1: Attracting & Retaining a Healthy Business Mix
a) Acknowledge contributions made by downtown businesses promoting Georgetown
· Present Main Street Star Awards, as needed, at quarterly Breakfast Bites or Downtown Low
Down meetings – Trisha
· Goal 2: Raising Awareness and Funding for Main Street Program Projects
a) Increase awareness of Small Business Saturday (Nov. 28) and funding for Main Street projects
through annual Ladies Nite Out “Paint the Town Red” (Nov. 19) to raise $5,000 – Kay/Becca
· Review bids for photo booth – Becca
· Sponsorship recruitment – Vicki/Becca
· Deadlines and progress update - Kay/Becca
· Theme “Paint the Town Red”, graphics and décor to include Save the Date cards, ads, posters,
Facebook headers, coupon book, signage and map – Shelly/Kay/Becca
· Volunteer coordinator update (need about 12 volunteers) – Kellyann/Zelinda
· Recruit downtown participating businesses and other Georgetown retail partners (shopping,
services and attractions) – Kay/Becca/Vicki/Cindy
· Organize and plan Man Cave at Roots– Blake/Nelson
· Live music (roaming musicians)– Ken/Zelinda
· Coordinate and discuss Fashion Show –Zelinda/Kay/Alva
· Solicit and prepare coupon book – Trisha/ Denise/Kathy/Liz
· Solicit giveaways for swag bags – Kathy/Trisha
· Coordinate advertising, publicity – Shelly/Kay/Becca
· Promote and secure freebies for Small Business Saturday promotion - Shelly
· Evaluate event and celebrate success – Cindy/Kay/Becca
b) Increase funding for the Façade & Sign Grant Program and Main Street projects through the
annual Georgetown Swirl (March 5, 2016) to raise $20,000
· Select Swirl Co-Chair – Vicki
· Discuss professional fundraiser and sponsorship levels – Vicki/Cindy
· Coordinate graphics, signage, advertising, publicity – Shelly
· Event locations – registration in City Council foyer & VIP at Gumbo’s 2nd floor –
Vicki/Cindy/Shelly
· VIP Coordinators – Trisha/Cindy/Rhonda
· Determine participating Texas wineries - Shelly
· Determine participating local restaurants – Cindy
· Determine participating retailers – Trisha
· Select volunteer coordinator – need volunteer lead
· Historian and Retail Liaison – Karen
· Décor and Rentals as needed – Kathy
· Secure entertainment and photographer (Todd White) - Shelly
· Evaluate event and celebrate success – Vicki/Cindy
· Goal 3: Promoting Downtown’s Image as a Signature Destination
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a) Use consistent image and message when marketing downtown Georgetown
· Explore and produce a downtown coupon book –Vicki/Trisha/Shelly
· Importance of signature events – funds to benefit Main Street Projects and the Façade and Sign
Grant Program
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
N/A
SUBMITTED BY:
Jackson Daly
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City of Georgetown, Texas
Main Street Advisory Board
October 7, 2015
SUBJECT:
Staff Report
ITEM SUMMARY:
4. Holiday Hours Campaign – Oct. 2-Dec. 27; Gallery Georgetown Preview Party – Thurs., Oct.
8; Gallery Georgetown - Oct. 10; Downtown Pirate Pic and Quarterly Downtown Low Down Mtg.
– 8:15 a.m., Wed, Oct. 14 at Roots Bistro; SU Homecoming Parade – Fri, Oct. 16; SU 175th
Anniversary Party – Sat, Oct. 17; 3rd Monday Main Street Lunch – Oct. 19 at CJ’s; Chamber
Ribbon Cutting for Gatzby Salon – Oct. 21; Ft. Worth Arts & Culture Visit – Oct. 23-24; SU
Football Shows at 8 p.m. every Wed. at Uptown Social; Georgetown Art Hop exhibit – Oct. 2–Oct.
31; Texas Downtown Revitalization Conference – Nov. 3-6 in Waxahachie; Best of Georgetown,
TX winners announced Nov. First Friday – Nov. 6
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
N/A
SUBMITTED BY:
Jackson Daly
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City of Georgetown, Texas
Main Street Advisory Board
October 7, 2015
SUBJECT:
Set agenda items for next meeting on November 11 /Adjourn
ITEM SUMMARY:
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
N/A
SUBMITTED BY:
Jackson Daly
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