HomeMy WebLinkAboutAgenda_MSTAB_07.08.2014 PromotionsNotice of Meeting for the
Main Street Advisory Board Promotions Committee
of the City of Georgetown
July 8, 2014 at 4:00 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
D Set agenda items for next meeting/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:
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
· Presenting Main Street Star Awards at quarterly Breakfast Bites or Downtown Low Down
meetings – Jim
· Organize and award last Georgetown Swirl “Toast of the Town” people's choice award - Cindy
b) Promote events to potential downtown businesses
· Review targeted list of businesses for downtown and determine opportunities with current
downtown events - Kylie
· Research national/international weird/unique dates to help spread the word on social media of
ways current businesses can promote themselves, i.e. Talk like a Pirate Day - Marcy
· 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
· Event co-chairs – Janice/Kay
· Pick theme, graphics and décor – Janice/Kay
· Determine sponsorship levels and recruit sponsors
· Select volunteer coordinator
· Recruit downtown host businesses (shopping, services and attractions)
· Secure entertainment and photographer
· Solicit giveaways for swag bags
· Coordinate advertising, publicity and printing of light pole banners – Shelly
· Promote and secure freebies for Shop Small Saturday promotion
· Evaluate event and celebrate success – Janice/Kay
b) Increase funding for the Façade & Sign Grant Program through the annual Georgetown Swirl to
raise $20,000 – Cindy/Vicki
· Recruit and hire contract fundraiser to raise $8,500 in sponsorships
· Determine sponsorship levels
· Determine participating Texas wineries - Shelly
· Determine participating local restaurants – Cindy
· Determine participating retailers – Trisha
· Select volunteer coordinator
· Secure entertainment and photographer
· Coordinate graphics, advertising, publicity and printing of light pole banners – Shelly
· Solicit donations for the wine auction – Jim/Mickie
· Evaluate event and celebrate success – Cindy/Vicki
c) Explore additional tag-on fundraising opportunities for current special events – Vicki
· Research fundraising methods of other downtowns, i.e. VIP level
· Review top choices and incorporate into current events
· Goal 3: Promoting Downtown's Image as a Signature Destination
a) Use consistent image and message with marketing downtown
· Communicate with downtown organization liaisons/chairs the tourism study findings including
CVB, Chamber, GAW, SU, GHS, Palace, Williamson Museum and DGA – Jim/Shelly
· Explore and produce cooperative advertising and PR opportunities in print, radio, video and
online – Cindy/Shelly
a) Attract locals and visitors to downtown
· Promote events on social media sites, in free monthly publications and free online event listings -
Vicki
· Encourage board and committee members to like and share downtown and FB posts on their
personal social media pages
· Partner with realtors, SU, Wolf Ranch Sun City and others to cross-promote downtown when
possible
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
N/A
SUBMITTED BY:
Jackson Daly
City of Georgetown, Texas
SUBJECT:
Staff Report
ITEM SUMMARY:
Music on the Square series (every Friday night through August); Main Street Monthly Lunch –
July 21; Quarterly Downtown Low Down Mtg. – July 16 ; Deadline for Texas Downtown Assoc.
President's Awards applications – July 18; Sun City New Neighborhood – July 25; AccuBuild
Chamber Ribbon Cutting – July 28
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
N/A
SUBMITTED BY:
Jackson Daly
City of Georgetown, Texas
SUBJECT:
Set agenda items for next meeting/Adjourn
ITEM SUMMARY:
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
N/A
SUBMITTED BY:
Jackson Daly