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TRICK-OR-TREAT ON MAINSTREET
THIS SUNDAY!
The Lake County Recreation Center and The Leadville Mainstreet Program are excited to bring Halloween to Harrison Avenue again on Sunday, October 30, 2022. This year, we will shut down Harrison Avenue for a safer Trick or Treating experience and more engagement from our Leadville businesses and organizations.
REGISTRATION IS STILL OPEN!
If you are a business or organization on Harrison Avenue and would like to be a participating business, please REGISTER! If you are a business/organization off Harrison Avenue and would like to be a part of the festivities, you can reserve a table on the Avenue in the registration link. To register, please scan the QR code attached to the above flyer, or hit the registration button below. We cannot wait for the festivities to begin, and we look forward to seeing everyone there!
Sunday, October 30, 2022
1pm - 3pm
4th - 8th and Harrison Avenue
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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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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.
Over the summer, the team was busy with barricade fencing and other pre construction planning. This past month has been dedicated to completing infrastructure and concrete - over the next couple of weeks, we will begin vertical building. 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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Business Spotlight:
Melanzana
October’s Business Spotlight is Melanzana, an Outdoor Clothing
factory making and selling functional apparel, entirely in-house since
1994! In July 2021, Melanzana moved to appointment-only shopping. In
recent years, demand has far exceeded production abilities. Keeping jobs in Leadville and refusing to outsource left few other options. The decision to implement appointment shopping was a tough one, but necessary to improve the shopping experience for customers. Before appointments, lines stretched down Harrison Ave and almost everyone left disappointed. With appointments, customers can shop a wide selection of colors and sizes in peace. Appointments can be booked 5-months in advance and made online at www.melanzana.com/book-an-appointment. Hats and socks can be shopped without an appointment. Stop in to say hi, check out the factory floor, and snag a free sticker!
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LEADVILLE TWINLAKES TOURISM STAKEHOLDER SURVEY
Visit Leadville-Twin Lakes /
Lake County
This Tourism Stakeholder Survey is designed to help Visit Leadville-Twin Lakes create a feedback loop with local tourism-related businesses to understand their outlook, barriers, and priorities.
The benefits of collecting this important information include:
- Provide an avenue for local tourism businesses to provide input on decisions that impact the destination.
- Understand how the local tourism business community is operating.
- Understand what barriers may be impacting the success of local tourism businesses.
- Receive input from local tourism businesses on destination priorities.
- Identify opportunities that will benefit the local tourism industry.
- Foster a shared sense of ownership in the future of your destination.
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Leadville’s Historic
Preservation Commission (HPC)
The Historic Preservation Commission has spent its recent meetings developing a stronger structure for historic preservation throughout Leadville's National Historic Landmark District. In September, the HPC approved a "period of significance" of 1860–1970, which spans Leadville's historically significant ties to silver mining, Camp Hale, and Climax Molybdenum. Currently the HPC is beginning discussions with City Council about updates to the city's historic preservation code. It is also in the process of applying for grants to fund surveys of different neighborhoods within the National Historic Landmark District. The HPC's goal is to gain information that will facilitate the processing of Certificate of Appropriateness applications and may make it easier for property owners to apply for preservation tax credits. As always, please reach out if you have any questions or want to support the HPC's efforts.
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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HISTORY COLORADO'S PRESERVATION TAX CREDITS | |
Business Scaling Strategy During Recession
Every startup wants to scale, and a lot of them start scaling, but then they realize that as their top line is growing, their bottom line is shrinking. At the same time, in today’s inflationary environment, many businesses are seeing increased costs and are forced to turn to cost-cutting strategies like bulk-buying and automation while consumer demand shifts. So how should a business start scaling while adjusting to increased costs and the shift in buying behavior?
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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AROUND TOWN AND ADDITIONAL INFO
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GET OUTDOORS LEADVILLE'S PUMPKIN PATCH
Greetings from GOL!
We write to remind you that the Pumpkin Patch is back and that it’s this Saturday, Oct. 29th from 11:00-3:00 pm. We are excited to be bringing back this fun, traditional, family event. This year, we will also commemorate the cultural holiday Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) at the Pumpkin Patch.
There will be games, arts & crafts, face painting, pumpkin carving, prizes, a community altar, and much more!
The costume parade and contest will be at 1:00 pm! We invite families to bring something to contribute to our community altar, such as a picture of a loved one who passed away or an offering to a loved one. Come and enjoy the activities and learn much more about Día de Los Muertos.
See you all soon!
Saturday, October 29, 2022
11AM - 3PM
Free
Huck Finn Ice Palace Park
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GET OUTDOORS LEADVILLE'S PUMPKIN PATCH
Saludos de el equipo de GOL!
Les escribamos para compartir que ha regresado el evento Pumpkin Patch y Sábado, 29th de Octubre de 11:00-3:00 pm! Estamos emocionados de volver a este divertido y tradicional evento para todo la familias. Este año, también conmemoraremos el evento cultural Día de los Muertos durante el evento de Pumpkin Patch.
¡Habrá juegos, artes y manualidades, pintura de cara, premios, calabazas, un altar comunitario y mucho más!
El desfile y concurso de disfraces será a las 1:00 pm! Invitamos a familias que traigan algo para contribuir a nuestro altar comunitario, como una foto de un ser querido que falleció o una ofrenda a un ser querido. Vengan a disfrutar de las actividades y aprender mucho más sobre el Día de Los Muertos.
¡Hasta pronto!
Saturday, October 26, 2022
11AM - 3PM
Free
Huck Finn Ice Palace Park
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FREIGHT'S A BITTER BUSH RETREAT OPENING NIGHT
A Bitterbush Retreat is a comedy set in Leadville, the plot follows a group trying to start a utopian art collective in a Stringtown backyard. It examines the town’s undeniable charms, historical past, and lingering ghosts. The heart of the play is the complicated ways that family expresses love, and the quest to find a partner by any means. It also explores the nature of work in late capitalism, concluding a job can only give you a routine, not a life.
The play was written by local couple Bekah Grim and Blue Mooers and will be performed by a local troupe.
Doors will open at 6pm, the play will begin at 7pm. Run time is approximately an hour and a half with a 30 minute intermission. Bar service will be available.
Tickets are $15 in advance, $20 at the door.
Friday, October 28, 2022
6pm - 10pm
$15 in advance, $20 at the door
FREIGHT
320 E 9th St
Leadville CO
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BLUE VESSEL CONFETTI WREATH WORKSHOP
Start the holiday season with your very own wreath to hang on your door and welcome fall! Blue Vessel Florista will be hosting a wreath making workshop on Sunday, November 13, 2022.
This workshop will provide all materials needed to craft your very own wreath, and will be located at the shop.
For more information on this workshop and other upcoming workshops, please visit their website.
Sunday, November 13, 2022
9am - 11am
$65
406 Harrison Avenue
Leadville CO
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Be sure to check out the workshops and sessions offered by our SCORE Partners. | | |
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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