HomeMy WebLinkAboutAgenda_MSTAB_12.09.2015 PromotionsNotice of Meeting for the
Main Street Advisory Board Promotion Committee
of the City of Georgetown
December 9, 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 January 13 /Adjourn
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I, Shelley Nowling, 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.
____________________________________
Shelley Nowling, City Secretary
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City of Georgetown, Texas
Main Street Advisory Board
December 9, 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
December 9, 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
· Wrap-up of 3rd Annual Ladies Nite Out:
· Style Show – Kay (need help with thank you notes?)
· Live Music
· Man Cave/Photo Booth – Blake
· Volunteer participation
· Participant Survey Feedback and recommendations for next year’s event
· Final Revenue/Expenses - Cindy
· Sponsorship thank you notes - Vicki
· Set volunteer appreciation event - Kay/Becca/Vicki
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 – Vicki/Becca
· Discuss professional fundraiser and sponsorship levels – Vicki/Becca
· Honorary Chairpersons – Katy and Justin Bohls - Vicki
· Coordinate graphics, signage, advertising, publicity – Shelly
· Confirmation on Event locations – registration in Municipal Court foyer & VIP at Gumbo’s 2nd
floor – Vicki/Becca/Shelly
· VIP Coordinators – Trisha/Cindy/Rhonda
· Start recruiting participating Texas wineries - Shelly
· Start recruiting participating local restaurants – Vicki/Becca/??
· Start recruiting participating retailers – Trisha/Vicki/Becca
· 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/Becca
· Goal 3: Promoting Downtown’s Image as a Signature Destination
a) Use consistent image and message when marketing downtown Georgetown
· Explore and produce a downtown coupon book – Trisha/Shelly
· Importance of signature events – funds to benefit Main Street Projects and the Façade and Sign
Grant Program
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FINANCIAL IMPACT:
N/A
SUBMITTED BY:
Jackson Daly
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City of Georgetown, Texas
Main Street Advisory Board
December 9, 2015
SUBJECT:
Staff Report
ITEM SUMMARY:
Main Street Happy Hour (instead of 3rd Monday Lunch) – 4:30 p.m. on Thurs., Dec. 10 at
George’s on the Town; Downtown Low Down Meeting – Wed, Jan. 13 @ Roots; TDA Annual
Board Retreat – Jan. 21-22; Texas Main Street New Manager Training – Jan. 26-27
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
N/A
SUBMITTED BY:
Jackson Daly
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City of Georgetown, Texas
Main Street Advisory Board
December 9, 2015
SUBJECT:
Set agenda items for next meeting on January 13 /Adjourn
ITEM SUMMARY:
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
N/A
SUBMITTED BY:
Jackson Daly
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