HomeMy WebLinkAboutAgenda_MSTAB_11.11.2014 ERCNotice of Meeting for the
Main Street Advisory Board Economic Restructuring Committee
of the City of Georgetown
November 11, 2014 at 8:30 AM
at the Convention and Visitors Bureau Office, located at 103 W. 7th Street,
Georgetown, Texas.
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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
B Discussion on selected 2014-15 Strategic Action Plan Items
C Staff Report
D Set agenda items for December 9/Adjourn
CERTIFICATE OF POSTING
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 __________________, 2014, at __________, and remained so
posted for at least 72 continuous hours preceding the scheduled time of said meeting.
____________________________________
Jessica Brettle, City Secretary
City of Georgetown, Texas
SUBJECT:
Call to order/Welcome
ITEM SUMMARY:
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
N/A
SUBMITTED BY:
City of Georgetown, Texas
SUBJECT:
Discussion on selected 2014-15 Strategic Action Plan Items
ITEM SUMMARY:
· Goal 1: Attracting & Retaining a Healthy Business Mix
a) Host Breakfast Bites Training and Small Business Workshops
· Make list of potential topics and speakers for the year and opportunities to partner-Chet/Jim
(Topics: Crowdfunding, The Art of Economic Development/Small Business) – Feb. 18
· Reach out to new downtown business owners and developers with new/upcoming projects and
invite to attend/present-Cheryl
· Pass out “What’s Brewing Downtown?” posters and flyers 2 weeks in advance – Cheryl/ER
Comm.
(White Hat Rum, New Braunfels Brewing Co., Texas Craft Brewers, Rentschler Brewing)
· Design promotional materials two weeks in advance to promote through social media, videos
and/or flyers – Michael Cox
b) Welcome potential/new businesses to make aware of process and opportunities - Julie
· Update printed brochure and produce digital version adding free marketing/networking
opportunities (status on final revisions).- Julie
· Distribute through Block Captain visits and quarterly meetings –ER Comm.
c) Support downtown businesses through new semi-annual Shop Small Spree program, monthly
luncheons and Block Captain visits
· “Shop Small Spree” update (Small Business Saturday, Nov. 29) 10 a.m. -1 p.m., gift basket
drawing for “qualified” participants – Marcy/Jim
· Promote “Shop Small Spree” via social media and PR – Chet/Vicki
· Select location for November 17 luncheon and notify Main Street board and committee members
(results of Oct. 20 luncheon and next planned event) – Cheryl
d) Communicate with downtown business and property owners through downtown database – (set-
up status) – Vicki/Molly
· Communicate with Block Captains to get updated contact info from each downtown property –
ER Comm.
e) Target downtown buildings for specific new business mix – Bill/Bob
· Make list of downtown buildings that are currently available and what targeted businesses (out-
of-town restaurant visits?) might work best in the spaces
· Contact property owners about details of properties and future plans
· Goal 2: Raising Awareness and Funding for Main Street Program Projects
a) Promote Façade & Sign Grant Program to business and property owners - Marcy
· Keep ongoing list of completed façade and sign grant recipients and schedule upcoming dates for
check presentations near current Main Street mtgs. (Avalon Monuments; Galaxy Bakery; DIVA)
· Schedule date and confirm photographer to make sure photos are posted on city website and FB
pages – 10:15 a.m. on Friday, Nov. 14 (The Escape, La Bella Casa-Ken Horak; Roots Bistro)
· Goal 3: Promoting Downtown’s Image as a Signature Destination
a) Promote and support downtown as a Cultural District by using the arts as E.D. –
Marcy/Julie/Bill
· Partner with CVB, HARC and Arts & Culture Boards to visit successful downtowns to gain new
ideas: (Denton visit- rescheduled to January 2015)
· Meet and plan with SU and GISD Fine Arts programs to promote student involvement and
performance in downtown. Dr. Gaffney (SU) Fine Arts students and local bands – (SU student rate
$50-75 per hour) – Bob/Jim
b) Encourage and promote Georgetown as a University Town – Jim/Marcy
· Attend bi-monthly College Town Committee meetings to continue partnerships
(Meeting date – January 22)
· Publicize special events and marketing opportunities at SU via social media and Block Captain
visits (Publicize Ladies Nite Out and Shop Small Spree—pass out flyers; post on social media)
(All)
· Communicate with downtown businesses regarding special SU event dates and marketing
opportunities to be prepared for visitors. (Update on Homecoming parade and pep rally; business
reactions)(Jim)
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
N/A
SUBMITTED BY:
Jackson Daly
City of Georgetown, Texas
SUBJECT:
Staff Report
ITEM SUMMARY:
TDA Conference review; Breakfast Bites “What’s Brewing Downtown?” – 8 a.m. on Wed, Nov.
12 @ Library; Monthly Main Street Lunch – Nov. 17; 2nd Annual Ladies Nite Out “A Winter
White Nite” – 5-9 p.m. on Thurs, Nov. 20; Lighting of the Square – Dusk on Friday, Nov. 28;
Small Business Saturday’s Shop Small Spree – Nov. 29
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
N/A
SUBMITTED BY:
Jackson Daly
City of Georgetown, Texas
SUBJECT:
Set agenda items for December 9/Adjourn
ITEM SUMMARY:
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
N/A
SUBMITTED BY:
Jackson Daly