HomeMy WebLinkAboutAgenda_MSTAB_05.06.2015 PromotionsNotice of Meeting for the
Main Street Advisory Board Promotions Committee
of the City of Georgetown
May 6, 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
B Introduction and discussion on the 2014-15 Strategic Action Plan Items
C Staff Report
Adjournment
Set agenda items for June 8/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.
____________________________________
Jessica Brettle, City Secretary
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City of Georgetown, Texas
Main Street Advisory Board
May 6, 2015
SUBJECT:
Call to order/Welcome
ITEM SUMMARY:
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
N/A
SUBMITTED BY:
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City of Georgetown, Texas
Main Street Advisory Board
May 6, 2015
SUBJECT:
Introduction and discussion on the 2014-15 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 and funding for downtown lighting through
annual Ladies Nite Out to raise $5,000
· Determine event co-chairs –Cindy/Kay/Becca
· Discuss theme, graphics and décor – Cindy/Kay/Becca
· Determine sponsorship levels and recruit sponsors – Vicki/LNO Committee
· Select volunteer coordinator – Cindy/LNO Committee
· Recruit downtown host businesses and possible Wolf Ranch partners (shopping, services and
attractions) – Kay/Becca/Vicki
· Secure entertainment and photographer - Blake
· Solicit giveaways for swag bags and prepare coupon book –Kathy/Trisha
· Coordinate advertising, publicity – Shelly/Kay/Becca
· Promote and secure freebies for Shop Small Saturday promotion - Shelly
· Evaluate event and celebrate success – Cindy/Kay/Becca
b) Increase funding for the Façade & Sign Grant Program through the annual Georgetown Swirl to
raise $20,000
· Discuss some possible committee assignments regarding 2016 Swirl – Vicki/Cindy
i. Contacting restaurants – Trisha
ii. Contacting retailers & event management and promotion – Karen
iii. Décor and Rentals – Kathy
iv. VIP Coordinators – Trisha & Cindy
· Begin Swirl meetings in August 2015, to include final committee assignments
· Goal 3: Promoting Downtown’s Image as a Signature Destination
a) Use consistent image and message when marketing downtown Georgetown
· Explore and produce cooperative advertising such as a downtown coupon book, holiday
advertising, and an extended/weekend hours campaign – Karen/Shelly/Kay
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
N/A
SUBMITTED BY:
Jackson Daly
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City of Georgetown, Texas
Main Street Advisory Board
May 6, 2015
SUBJECT:
Staff Report
ITEM SUMMARY:
DGA Membership Mtg. – 8:30 a.m. at Sweet Lemon Inn – May 6; Visit by Chinese Urban Planner
– May 11; National Preservation Month County Resolution – 9:30 a.m. on May 12; City Council
Workshop – Main Street Action Plan Update – 3 p.m. on May 12 and National Preservation
Month Proclamation 6:15 p.m. on May 12; The Table on Main – May 17; 3rd Monday Main Street
Lunch – May 18; Quarterly Breakfast Bites – May 20
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
N/A
SUBMITTED BY:
Jackson Daly
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City of Georgetown, Texas
Main Street Advisory Board
May 6, 2015
SUBJECT:
Set agenda items for June 8/Adjourn
ITEM SUMMARY:
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
N/A
SUBMITTED BY:
Jackson Daly
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