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Greetings Main Street Friends!
SUMMER NIGHTS AT ZAITZ SECOND EVENT: MANABI LATIN BAND
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We are excited to announce that we will be partnering with Leadvillain Music to host our Summer music series, Summer Nights At Zaitz! This series will take place the evenings of 7/7/2022, 8/4/2022, and 9/1/2022, with music from local based bands and a beer garden in the park.
Stop by Zaitz park tonight for the second event of this series and jam out to performances of Reggaton, Cumbia Salsa, and other musical variety by Manabi Tiny Ensemble. The festivities will be from 4pm to 7:00pm, with dancing, beverages, and games! All are welcome, so bring your friends and family and enjoy an evening of music and entertainment.
A HUGE thank you to everyone that partnered with Mainstreet to make this event happen; Leadvillain Music, Leadville Lake County Economic Development Corporation, City of Leadville, Mount Massive Liquors, and Leadville Discount Liquors!
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The Main Street program centers around a Transformation Strategy that is developed and embraced to meet a unique need(s) that residents have identified for their community. The Main Street 4-Point Approach recommends implementation of activities organized around Four Points: Economic Vitality, Design, Promotion, and Organization.
Leadville Main Street Team
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Leadville Main Street Program focuses on the assets, resources, and people of Leadville, preserving key cultural, historic properties; revitalizing commercial buildings; and adding outdoor features to create a sense of energy for Leadville's future! More about us » and Follow us on Facebook » or email us here.
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Saturday, October 1, 2022
Tabor Opera House
308 Harrison Avenue
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LEADVILLE MAIN STREET ANNOUNCES LIVE AUCTION - ROLL WITH IT
Mark your calendars Leadville! After a year hiatus, Leadville Main Street is thrilled to announce our annual auction is back and this year's theme is "Roll With It" (we know we are). Following tradition, the event will be held at the historic Tabor Opera House on the evening of October 1, 2022, and will feature art work and donated items from artists and contributors around Leadville and Lake County. We will begin actively looking for auction items soon, and if you are interested in contributing a piece or volunteering for the event, please contact us at admin@lakecountyedc.com or see the Volunteer article at the bottom of the newsletter.
More information will be given soon, with specific times and prices, so keep your eyes peeled for further updates!
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TABOR AND MAIN STREET PARTNERSHIP:SEASON OF EVENTS
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Leadville Main Street has partnered with the Tabor Opera House Preservation Foundation during the Summer season to celebrate it opening its doors to the public and promote all of the lively events that the historic theatre has lined up. The heart of Main Street lies in the hands of our Leadville businesses, and any opportunity we have to promote them.
Leadville is coming to life this Summer, come and be a part of it!
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Parklet & Restroom Project - Update! | |
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Last year, we announced that in 2022, Harrison Avenue will FINALLY get a new public restroom and parklet at the Visitor's Center (adjacent to the parking lot) thanks to our partners at CDOT via the Main Street Revitalization Grant Opportunity #2. We are excited to announce that plans for the restroom and parklet are solidifying! With the oversight and project management of Hope for Homes, We anticipate the parklet opening late summer/early fall.
Last month, the team was busy with barricade fencing and other pre construction planning. This month construction has begun! If you would like more information on the Parklet, please reach out!
The Leadville Main Street parklet-restroom project will be a great addition to our visitor center in desperate need of better amenities to serve those coming through needing a place to rest, get information, and plan their stay in Leadville. Additionally, this will be another service point for locals and business owners who need reliable bathroom facilities for public use. This project is being implemented in a stakeholder collaboration of the Leadville Main Street Program, Leadville Lake County Economic Development Corporation, Lake County, City of Leadville, Lake County Tourism Panel, Leadville Lake County Chamber of Commerce, Lake County Civic Center Association, Leadville Street Department, Parkville Water, Leadville Sanitation District, and Leadville volunteers.
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Leadville Main Street's "Leadville In Bloom"
(formerly Planter Box Program)
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The Leadville Main Street Program is so pleased with the success of last year's annual (online) auction, Leadville In Bloom to support the Planter Box Program! Thank you all who participated and bought a planter box/auction item, we greatly appreciate your support! We have expanded the planter box program this year and are excited to announce some new additions!
Flowers have been placed along Harrison Avenue, and are beautifying our historic downtown area! Thank you all who sponsored a planter box this year! It's so important to us at Main Street to have the help and support of our community members; we truly could not have pursued our planter box program, and all of our other programs, without it.
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Business Spotlight:
Blue Vessel Florista
Blue Vessel Florista at 460 Harrison Ave. has been slinging’ flowers in downtown Leadville for one whole year and are so excited about their second summer on the avenue.
“At heart, we create meaningful floral designs for our couples (weddings + events) that are uniquely Blue Vessel Florista. When we get to design from a space of creative freedom, connection, and our highest selves- that excites us. We are an inspired floral design shop and intimate event space that’s woman-owned and a slow growth business model. Our design inspiration flows from romantic, feminine, and antique aesthetics that we love dreaming up everyday in the shop. Come enjoy being in our space. We have the best mountain views, aroma that fills the sidewalks, & all the beautiful, handmade, flowering creations and objects of affection for you to adore. The shop is an everyday flower market growing the Leadville flower scene with daily deliveries, walk-in flower bouquets, u-pick flowers, Sunday flower markets with extended hours through September 8 AM - 8 PM, dried flowers galore, and plants for your home.”
The Earth laughs in flowers. - Ralph Waldo Emerson
Follow them at Florista Leadville and learn more at https://bit.ly/3zgpDoj
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Leadville’s Historic
Preservation Commission (HPC)
Herald Democrat building facelift
A newly refurbished facade on the historical Herald Democrat building, 175-717 Harrison Ave., is catching the eye of visitors to downtown Leadville.
Last fall the Herald announced the receipt of a quarter-million-dollar grant to bring the facade of its building back to how it originally looked when built in 1895. Funding was made available through the Colorado Department of Local Affairs (DOLA) Main Street: Open for Business (MSOB) program. It was matched locally with $50,000.
The MSOB funding was designed to help demonstrate the power of reinvestment for more vibrant Main Street districts, greater economic resilience, healthier living and better working environments in Colorado, according to DOLA.
Work on the Herald building included flipping the bricks on the front facade. Analysis was conducted to enable a match to the mortar used back in 1895. Likewise the paint was analyzed to replicate the colors originally used on the Herald’s wooden trim and the decorative cornice.
Those involved in the project along with Arkansas Valley Publishing, the building owner, included the City of Leadville; the Leadville Main Street Program; Andy Carlson and Greg Connor of Heritage A&M, a joint venture of Heritage Window Restoration LLC and A&M Renovations LLC; Thaddeus Hust of Agave Landscapes and Masonry; and Natalie Lord of Form + Works Design Group LLC, the preservation architect managing the project and providing design services.
If you’re interested in joining us at the HPC, contact
Lori Tye at adminassistant@leadville-co.gov today.
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2022 Leadville HPC Members
Marcia Martinek
Chairperson
Josef Edwards
Commissioner
Stephen Whittington
Commissioner
Scott Spillman
Commissioner
Mick Lindquist
Commissioner
Curt Fladager
Alternate
Nancy Bailey
Alternate
Mayor Greg Labbe
City of Leadville
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MAINSTREET AMERICA'S "MAIN SPOTLIGHT" | |
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Catalyzing Upper Floor Housing with the Paul Bruhn Historic Revitalization Grant Program
Housing is an increasingly important concern for Main Street communities. Research conducted by Main Street America and funded by the 1772 Foundation has found that 75% of Main Street managers feel that there is not enough housing to accommodate everyone who wants to live in their district. Established models are often unable to meet these needs. Main Streets can play an important role in facilitating the development of new housing in vacant spaces in their districts, especially vacant upper floors.
In this week's Main Spotlight, learn how Rethos, the Coordinating partner for Minnesota Main Streets, is encouraging upper-floor development through their new program, "Looking Up." Funded by the Paul Bruhn Historic Revitalization Grant Program, this initiative invests federal resources in activating vacant upper-floors and encourages sustainable housing development in the state.
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The Paul Bruhn Historic Revitalization Grant Program is part of the Historic Preservation Fund (HPF), an important source of national grant funding for preservation projects. This program is funded by Congress, and a bill was recently introduced that would ensure permanent funding for the program.
Join the Historic Preservation Advocacy conversation at the National Trust for Historic Preservation’s Past Forward 2022 to learn how you can advocate for this important program. The virtual conference will take place on November 1-4. Please select this as an event option during your registration process. A volunteer Advocacy Captain will contact you with state-specific details.
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Evolving Markets Implies Changing Strategy & Tactics
Business conditions keep changing: successful new products attract competitors; more legacy brands are moving to D2C; businesses within every industry are adjusting to a transformed customer base; consumers are rejecting “stuff” in favor of experiences. We’re already in the middle of the most disruptive decade yet. Business owners have to be ready for whatever comes next.
Read more HERE
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Welcome to our new series...
Business Thoughts Spotlight
Each week, we will highlight topics around four key business areas:
Planning; Accounting; Marketing/
Sales; and Human Resources
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LEADVILLE BOOM DAYS - THIS WEEKEND!
Leadville's biggest event is almost here; Leadville Boom Days is this weekend, and we cannot wait! The historical event that celebrates Leadville's mining industry will take place this year August 5th through the 7th.
Vendor registration is closed, but there might be potential booths still available. For more information, please visit the Boom Days website.
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SBDC'S 2ND ANNUAL OUTDOOR INDUSTRY SUMMIT
The Central Mountain Small Business Development Center (SBDC) will be hosting their 2nd annual Outdoor Industry Summit at Salida Steam Plant Center on Monday, September 19th. Topics of discussion include Business and Leadership Development & Innovation, Sustainability and Stewardship, and more!
Businesses, community organizations, and engaged citizens are encouraged to attend and learn about how to protect Colorado's public lands while promoting tourism and outdoor recreation. With a combination of adventure tourism - based industry businesses, land and water stewardship, and diverse community minded support resources, Central Mountain SBDC will explore these points of focus:
– Sustainable Business Development
– Stewardship Education and Advocacy
– Leadership for the Future Grounded in DEI
– Nature Connection and Mindful Exploration
If you are dedicated and passionate about the preservation of our state while encouraging all to enjoy it, sign up for Central Mountain SBDC's Outdoor Industry Summit!
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Monday, September 19th,
Salida Steamplant Event Center
220 W. Sackett Ave.
Salida, CO 81201
Early Registration is Now Open
Early registration fee is $60.00 and includes full day attendance, outdoor exhibition, merch giveaways, meals and break-out sessions. Team discounts are available. Contact Miranda Grant at info@centralsbdc.org for details. Early Bird registration ends September 6, 2022 and registration fee increases to $75.00.
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TABOR TOURS
IN SPANISH AND ENGLISH
On Tabor tours, visitors can see select pieces of historic stage scenery from what an expert calls the finest collection in North America. These historically significant curtains and drops were recently discovered in the Tabor’s attic. Visitors can also roam the elegant performance hall, the Tabor Suites, and the refreshed Tabor Second Story Museum, full of historic treasures. Tours have continued during the pandemic.
Tours will start Friday, May 27, 2022, and continue Thursdays through Sundays through August. September tours are offered Fridays through Sundays. Times are 11 a.m., 12:30 p.m., 2 p.m., and 3:30 p.m. each day. Spanish-language tours are offered on Saturdays at 11:30 a.m. and 1 p.m.
Tabor Opera House
308 Harrison Ave.
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LEADVILLE MAIN STREET AND LEADVILLAIN MUSIC'S
SUMMER NIGHTS AT ZAITZ
We are excited to announce that we will be partnering with Leadvillain Music to host our Summer music series, Summer Nights At Zaitz! This series will take place the evenings of 7/7/2022, 8/4/2022, and 9/1/2022, with music from local based bands and a beer garden in the park.
Bring your friends and family and enjoy some free live music this Summer, and stop by the beer garden and grab a drink provided by Leadville Liquors and Mount Massive Liquors!
Thursday, 7/7, 8/4, & 9/1/2022
4:00pm
Zaitz Park
612 Harrison Avenue
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LITTLE LIBURRO REMINDER!
We are so happy to see the active congregations in our beloved Zaitz park, and are especially happy to see that our Little Liburro is being frequented, so much so that we can hardly keep it stocked!
As a reminder, the Liburro is a Little Free Library, and works on the "take a book leave a book" philosophy. If you have some old reads that are collecting dust, please swing by Zaitz if you are thinking of donating them! Free literature is a wonderful thing, and we want everyone to have the opportunity to take a peak and find a good read! The liburro is located in Zaitz park, on 612 Harrison Avenue.
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FLOWER MARKET AT BLUE VESSEL FLORISTA
Blue Vessel is excited to bring regular Flower Markets to Harrison Avenue this summer. Come shop the Leadville Flower Market outside Blue Vessel Florista every Sunday! They will be open from 8 am to 8 pm, June - September! Spend a slow Sunday downtown amongst fresh, and colorful, blooms. They will also have grab and go bundles of flowers and the shop will be open!
Every Sunday
June 5th-Septemeber 25th
8am-8pm
460 Harrison Avenue
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321 FRIDAYS AT HARPERROSE
For the final 321 Meet The Artist event, Harperrose Studios will be showcasing long time Leadville artist, Ursula Gilgulin. Though her art endeavors and talents span many mediums. . . we will be showcasing her Witty & Whimsical Flatsom Wreaths. They are made from just about anything discarded as junk. Many of the wreaths are created by found "garbage" from our historical past. This show will put you right in the mood to celebrate our Leadville Boom Days! Almost just as amazing as the wreaths are her titles for them. Such as "You Turn Me On (Or Off)" for a wreath made out of vintage appliance knobs, or "WOOF" for a wreath made out of tree bark. They are an absolute hoot!
Ursula is a very interesting artist with many layers and stories. This will be a great show to dip into some of Leadville's past. She will be constructing a wreath for us that evening so you will also get to see her process and see some of her unique pieces.
As always, there will be cheese and wine and live music. All donations for the wine go to the Leadville Arts Coalition - a group that aims to support and help fund community art projects.
We look forward to another great evening celebrating the arts in Leadville!
Friday August 5, 2022
5pm - 8pm
Harperrose Studios
601 Harrison Avenue
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THE YAK AT FREIGHT
Tickets are $10.00
The theme for the August 5th Yak will be Survival!
Bar open starting at 6pm. Stories begin at 7pm
Each month, FREIGHT hosts this story telling event with winners, speed, laughter, and vulnerability. Recorded and aired by KDNK, we are excited to offer you the opportunity to tell stories, compete, or support our neighbors with excellent story telling.
Two brave storytellers headline by spending 15 minutes on stage regaling the audience with their true lived story on the topic above. Every month there will be a new topic, so while this may not be the month for you, practice imagining yourself being a headliner sometime soon :)
The Muck- After the featured stories, a speed round of short 5-minute stories will follow from audience members. Throw your name in the hat to have a chance to compete. Audience will vote on the winner to receive ¼ of the door.
Each of the 2 headliners receives 2 free drinks and ¼ of the door.
Friday, August 5, 2022
6:00PM
FREIGHT
320 E 9th St
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Check out SBDC resources available to support small businesses, non-profits, freelancers, and independent contractors. | | | |
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Calling All Volunteers!
Leadville Mainstreet is excited to announce our new volunteer opportunities for 2022! Are you interested in helping with beautification projects or hosting events? You would be an excellent fit for our committee! We will be looking for volunteers to help with events such as Leadville in Bloom( our annual auction) and Trick or Treat Street. If you are interested, please email us at admin@lakecountyedc.com or call at 719-293-2316 for further details.
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Our Mission Statement
Strengthening community connection through historic preservation, beautification and the activation of public spaces to support a thriving downtown.
Our Vision Statement
A thriving downtown that is connected with the community and supporting great living at 10,200 feet.
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