June 2018 Newsletter Hello, Summer has finally arrived! The energy continues to build downtown and we are happy to have you part of it. Keep reading for exciting updates from Downtown Kenosha Inc., events to mark on your calendar, and announcements we can share in celebrating together. I look forward to seeing you downtown! Best, Nicole Thomsen

ICSC RECon - Retail Strategy Team

On May 19 - May 23, the Retail Strategy Team, consisting of municipal leaders from Salem, Bristol, City of Kenosha, KABA, Kenosha County, Downtown Kenosha, Inc. (DKI), Pleasant Prairie and Somers, went to the ICSC RECon (International Council of Shopping Centers) in Las Vegas to open more opportunities and secure deals for our communities. Over the past year leading up to this event, JLL has helped to position our communities to be prepared to go after prime retail interested in our area by showcasing the communities, their assets and their desire to secure these developments.

Upcoming Events

Keyed Up Kenosha Kick-off Event Saturday, June 9th 4pm-6pm Downtown Kenosha will host the area’s newest (and most musical) public art project this summer! Keyed Up Kenosha features 12 upright pianos designed and decorated by local artists and placed throughout the Downtown district for the community to play and enjoy all summer long! For more information on the event and piano locations click here .

SPARK Series - Profitability Friday, June 15th 7:30 AM - 9:00 AM Learn from industry leaders about the topics you care about and spark new life into your business. Industry experts deliver new skills and strategies to help you spark business growth. Industry experts address your questions relating to your business to increase your success. Click here to register! Have questions you want answered by our expert panelists? Submit yours here !

Summertime Has Arrived

Kenosha Harbor Market Saturdays from 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. located on 2nd Ave and 54th Street. For information about becoming a vendor, weekly updates and more click here .

Flower Baskets This summer, 64 flower baskets will adorn the streets of downtown Kenosha adding to the beauty of our reinvigorating downtown area. Our Adopt-a-Flower-Basket project allows you to contribute in an important and personal way. To show our appreciation, a plaque on the lam post will note your sponsorship or honor the memory of a loved one. To learn more about Downtown Kenosha's Adopt-A-Flower Basket project: Downtown Blooms, or to sponsor a flower basket, click here .

Alzheimer's & Brain Awareness Month June is Alzheimer's & Brain Awareness month to raise awareness and support those living with Alzheimer's and other forms of dementia. On behalf of the Alzheimer's Association of southeastern Wisconsin there will be purple ribbons tied around trees downtown in the month of June.

New Business

Jax Boutique Pop-Up Shop 5613 6th Avenue Kenosha, WI 53140