CDC Members and Friends,



A fresh slate of events just went live on the CDC Community Events Calendar! Click the button below to see all the fun upcoming activities as well as events where you can network and grow your business.

2024 Events

Mark Your Calendars!

CDC Annual Events*:

• Legislative Coffees: February 10^th & March 9^th                    
• Spring Sweep Retail Promotion: March (days TBD)
• Women in Business Luncheon: April 24^th
•  Manilla Madness Ride: May 4^th
• Crawford County Beautification Week: May 13^th-17^th
• CDC Golf Outing- June (day TBD)
• Red, White & Boom Celebration: July 3^rd
• Cat & Dog Days: July 11^th-13^th
• Annual Meeting- July 8^th
• Tri City BBQ - September 20^th - 21^st
• Business Appreciation Breakfast: October 23^rd
• Crawford County Candidates Forum- October 29^th
• Holiday Open House & Recipe Walk: TBD  
• Winter Snowcial/Free Movie/WIBIO Horse Drawn Wagon Rides: TBD
• Merchant Meetings (quarterly)- January 10th ^@ Noon at Pizza Ranch, April 10^{th @} 8am at the Bake Shop, June 26th ^@ Noon at Bogey’s, and October 2nd @ 8am at Family Table
• Women in Business Impact Organization (WIBIO) Meetings (monthly): 1^st Thursday of each month @ 5pm

*All CDC events are subject to change. Please read our weekly newsletter or check our Facebook page to stay updated.

Major County Events:

• St. Patrick’s Day Parade in Denison: March 16^th
• Crawford County Speedway: Spring Fling April 26th, May (10th, 17th, 24th, 31st), June (7th, 14th, 21st, 28th), July (5th, 12th, 19th, 26th), August (9th, 16th)
•  Hot Summer Nights: May 4^th, May 24^th, June 21^st, July 11^th, August 3^rd, August 17^th
• Ricketts 125th Celebration: June 29th & 30th
• Crawford County Fair: July 17^th-22^nd
• Denison Farmers Market: 3-6pm every Thursday from July through October*
• Tax Free Weekend: August 2^nd-3^rd
• Schleswig 125th Celebration/Calf Show Days- September 13th-15th

National Events:

• Tax Free Weekend: August 2^nd-3^rd
• Election Day- November 5^th
• Small Business Saturday: November 30^th

Do you know of a major event happening in Crawford County in 2024? We would love to add it to our list! We are looking for larger city celebrations, annual events, or any community-oriented event. While we appreciate all the church suppers, bake sales, fire department fundraisers, etc., we will not have the space to feature them on this list. Although, we would be happy to include it in our community calendar! For more information or to tell us about an event, email Mariah at mnutt@cdcia.org or call 712-263-5621.

CDC Merchant Meeting

Wednesday, January 10th

Reminder: CDC Merchant Members, there is a Merchant Meeting tomorrow, Wednesday, January 10th at noon at Pizza Ranch. We will be discussing 2024 retail promotions and dates. We need your input!

Old Man Winter finally decided to show up in a big way this week. We were a little spoiled with the early winter weather seeming much more like fall.

In our recent strategic planning sessions, one of the items we discussed was our need for a new website. This item has been discussed in the past but was not implemented for various reasons. In today’s digital world the staff and I felt this should be addressed sooner than later. This was an item we had not budgeted for, so we took it upon ourselves to design a new site.  We have been diligently working on creating a new site and feel it will represent the county and Chamber and Development Council in a strong way.  A huge shout out to Mariah and Drew for all they have done to get this project moving. We will be putting the final changes to the project soon.  

Along with the new website we have invested in software that will allow us to do many of the functions that we do in a quicker and much more convenient way to serve our members. Once we have finished the website and implemented the software, we will be reaching out to members to show them the improvements and get some information that we will need to make the transition seamless. 

We are excited about this and are anxious to get the project done and show members the new things we will be able to do. 

Warm regards, 

Paul Plumb 

CDC Executive Director 

Enjoy the Wintertime in Crawford County!

While the event calendar may ease up during these chilly months, there's no shortage of exciting activities.

Dive into a world of knowledge at your local library, enjoy a warm swim at the Aquatic Center, or treat yourself to one of the many delicious Crawford County restaurants.

For a family-friendly outing, the Fun Zone at Pizza Ranch will surely bring smiles to little faces. Don't forget to rally behind our local schools at sporting events – your support means the world to our young athletes. Another great option is to attend a local euchre night.

Take advantage of this downtime to explore the diverse offerings of our local businesses. Whether it's discovering a hidden gem or revisiting a favorite spot, your patronage makes a significant impact.

In a season where the pace may seem to slow down, there are still countless ways to stay involved and connected. From attending local events and meetings to volunteering or simply having a cozy meal at a restaurant you haven't tried yet. Let's make the most of the winter months by finding joy in the small moments that make winter special!

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