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Friends,
First, we have a few new faces on our board of directors that I'd like to share with you: Jennifer Hellman (CEO/President, Goff Public) and Rick Smith (Regional President, Travelers). Both have spent their careers at these important businesses downtown and have much to offer our board. Thank you both for your service!
Next, with the holiday of romance behind us, it's time to set our sights on a slightly more mischievous holiday. Celebrate Mardi Gras at Meritage with a New Orleans-inspired, four-course menu on Tuesday, Feb. 21. Or, check out the Fat Tuesday Party at MetroNOME Brewery with live music and food catered by Louisiana Purchase Catering.
Finally, a reminder that we are entering one of the busiest times of year downtown with all the state high school tournaments coming to the Xcel Energy Center. The Girls Hockey State Tournament kicks off next Wednesday, followed by the Wrestling State Tournament March 2-4, and last but certainly not least, the Boys Hockey State Tournament March 8-11. We closely track data for downtown visitors and early March typically has the highest downtown visitor rates all year! So catch a game if you can and support our local high school athletes, restaurants and bars at the same time.
See you around downtown!
-Joe
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