Downtown Update E-Newsletter

Greater Burlington Partnership Toolkit

Your favorite downtown businesses are eager to welcome you back with open arms from a safe six feet away. Look for the orange "Open For Business" signage. They let you know exactly what businesses are doing to help keep their business clean and you safe as you shop.

Chamber of Commerce members and Downtown Partners, Inc. stakeholders can request their free sign at GreaterBurlington.com/reopeningtoolkit .

TIGER Grant Project Status

At the request of Downtown Partners, Inc. TIGER grant construction work on Jefferson Street which was initially slated for 2021 has been moved to 2022. This will allow businesses more time to recover from the COVID-19 shutdown and give patrons another year to enjoy shopping at their favorite downtown stores without interruption.

The entire Jefferson Street business corridor would like to thank the City of Burlington for being accommodating and helping downtown Burlington grow.

Jefferson St Farmers Market Continues

It’s a great opportunity to get fresh produce and baked goods in our great downtown. The market hours are 4:30 to 6 PM. The Jefferson St Farmers Market is organized by Downtown Partners, Inc. The June market made possible by Alliant Credit Union.

Rules of the market until further notice:

No person allowed in the market with illness
No person allowed in the market that has had a fever in the past 3 days
No groups
Single shoppers only
Must remain 6’ apart at all times
No food samples
Masks encouraged

Click on this link for more information.

Follow Jefferson St Farmers Market on Facebook for

updates on the market.

Thank you to our June Market Sponsor:

Alliant Credit Union

Downtown Burlington Gift Card Giveaway!

A local essential business owner is thankful to have been able to do business during the COVID-19 crisis and wants to help downtown businesses who may have been negatively affected by the pandemic. “My wife and I feel very fortunate and want to pay it forward. We hope to generate some business to help our downtown get back on its feet.” Working through Downtown Partners, Inc. to remain anonymous, the donor has purchased dozens of $25 gift cards from various downtown restaurants, bars, service and retail stores. Winners will be announced on June 4th at the Jefferson St Farmers Market.

Special thank you to the anonymous donor that made this giveaway possible.

Click here to enter the giveaway.

Outdoor Movies Return to Downtown

Grab a lawn chair and head down to the 5 & V - downtown Burlington's outdoor theater! Four great movies will be shown on the side of Drake Hardware and Software at Fifth and Valley Streets this summer. There's no admission for the events, though donations are accepted. The movies will start at dusk - but be sure to come down early and pick out a choice spot (spots will be marked with chalk to follow social distancing guidelines). There will be snack and drinks available, too.

Saturday, June 6 Frozen II

Sponsored by American Ordinance

Check the Downtown Burlington, Iowa page on Facebook for updates in case of inclement weather. Downtown Partners thanks Drake Hardware and Software and Elks Lodge #84 for making the 5 & V Downtown Cinema possible.

Other great things happening in downtown...

Downtown businesses are saluting the graduating class of 2020! Seniors are invited to take selfies in front of decorated store fronts, find the hidden photos of the employee's senior class photo, or bring in your own graduation photo to display! Need a gift for your graduating senior? Downtown Burlington is sure to have what you need! #DowntownBtownLoves2020Seniors
Thanks to Zaiser's Florist & Greenhouse and to all the volunteers who turned out to plant flowers downtown. The flowers really accent the beauty of our already beautiful downtown. The downtown flowers and maintenance are partly funded by the John H. Witte, Jr. Foundation and Keep Burlington Beautiful.
A virtual Kegs & Conversation will be held on June 3 at 5 PM. It's a great opportunity for our business owners and employees to connect with each other and strengthen downtown community. Please email Emily Pattee if you would like to receive a meeting invite.
The DPI Marketing & Promotions committee launched a video interview project "I am Downtown" where downtown business owners showcase what they have to offer. Find the interviews on the Downtown Burlington IA Facebook page.
The Port of Burlington Welcome Center now offers Greater Burlington gifts and souvenirs for purchase. The store is available online. Items may be picked up on site or shipped to any destination in the US. Follow the Port of Burlington Welcome Center on Facebook to stay in the know of when new products are added.

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GreaterBurlington.com

Downtown Partners, Inc.

Board of Directors 2020

Becky Anderson - Chair

Legacy Partners

Julie Lehman - Chair Elect

Laura Beckman - Past Chair

Alliant Energy

Ryan Nagrocki - Treasurer

Midwest Realty Group

Megan Bell

PZAZZ

Stephanie Brakeville,

Klingner and Associates

Tom Burch

F & M Bank

Janine Clover

Small Business Development Center

Robert Critser

Burlington City Council

Jim Ferneau

Burlington City Manager

Hillaurie Fritz-Bonar

Art Center of Burlington

Zach James

Southeast Iowa Regional Planning Commission

Jerry Johnson

Capitol Theater

Vanessa Watson

Great River Health

Suann Wells

The Beancounter