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Greetings Main Street Friends!
Celebrating Main Street Campaign 2022
Last year, our partners at DOLA Colorado Main Street initiated the Celebrating Main Street Campaign as a means "to celebrate the places and spaces that are authentically Colorado" and gather information through a survey about what spaces around Colorado Main Streets matter most to locals and visitors alike. The campaign will be active throughout Historic Preservation Month (May 2022) as a way to not only celebrate Historic areas and emphasize the importance of historic preservation, but to also expand on that vision and underscore the economic vitality of these historic downtowns and encourage the exploration of these Main Street businesses, historic buildings, local events, and art.
We want to hear from everyone, both residents and visitors, about what you think makes our Leadville Main Street great! This survey is open to the public, and will be available throughout the entire month of May. To access the survey in English and Spanish, click the link below.
Celebrating Main Street Survey
To access a map of Colorado's official Main Streets, click here
We look forward to hearing what makes Leadville Main Street worth celebrating!
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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, We anticipate the parklet opening this summer. Stay tuned for updates as things progress!
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... and if you have already purchased a planter box - we will be reaching out in the next few weeks to request verbiage for your sponsored plaque(s). Our hope is to have flowers beautifying the avenue by Father's Day weekend! | | |
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Leadville’s Historic
Preservation Commission (HPC)
We want to welcome two new commissioners to the Historic Preservation Commission (HPC):
Mick Lindquist (Commissioner) and Nancy Bailey (Alternate Commissioner).
Furthermore, the HPC is proud to announce their new Frequently Asked Questions section which can be found on the City of Leadville's website under Historic Preservation Commission. A few questions included in the section are as follows:
-What is the Historic Preservation Commission?
-What is a National Historic District?
-Where can I find a map of Leadville’s historic overlay – and why is it important?
To find out the answers and to view more frequently asked questions, please visit their link below.
To access the FAQ section, please click here.
Leadville's Historic Preservation Commission (the HPC) was created to assist in preserving Leadville's famous past. In addition to reviewing Leadville's ongoing renewal and renovation, we help historic property owners with research, grant and tax credit information and assistance.
The HPC is always seeking community members with an interest in preserving Leadville's past.
If you’re interested in joining us, 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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How To Choose A Company Name
While mentoring a startup founder last month, I was asked to comment about using their personal name as the company name. I did not share what I thought about it, but instead offered thoughts on how to critically think about using their name. First, I asked if their name was well known in the industry for the unique service they were building the business concept around. If the name was not known, then critical marketing time and money would need to be spent to build the personal name as the “brand”. Second, I asked what their exit strategy was. For instance, if the founder sold the company at some later date and the new owner created negative PR, would that cause a negative reflection on the founder personally. 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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City of Leadville Updates | |
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COMMUNITY SURVEY: Affordable Housing Development in Leadville
If you weren't able to attend either of the charrette sessions on April 14th for Leadville and Lake County's Affordable Housing Conference, you are still encouraged to take the housing questionnaire for your housing experience. To fill out the questionnaire, scan the QR codes attached to the flyer HERE. It is available in English and Spanish.
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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 mainstreet@lakecountyedc.com or call at 719-293-2316 for further details.
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Around Town and Additional Info. | |
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CENTRAL MOUNTAIN SBDC'S POWER OF WE
CONFERENCE
**Early Bird registration ends this Friday**
May 16th, 8:00am-5:30pm
Salida Steamplant Event Center
EARLY registration fee: $75.00
Registration Fee: $90 after April 25th.
Team discounts and scholarships are available. Contact Miranda Grant at info@centralsbdc.org for details.
To see a full list of speakers or to register, click here
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SAVE THE DATE!
Join C4, Leadville Main Street, Lake County Tourism Panel, Lake County Community Fund, City & County Partners, Golden Burro Cafe & Zero Day Coffee and many other community partners again this year for our annual Leadville Lake County Community Clean Up! Stay tuned for registration information and partner updates.
Saturday, June 11th
9:00am - 1:00pm
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BOOM DAYS VENDOR INFORMATION
Leadville Boom Days is Back! The historical event that celebrates Leadville's mining industry will take place this year August 5th through the 7th.
VENDOR SPOTS STILL AVAILABLE! Please click on the registration link below. Refer to the vendor map HERE to see the booth locations. Keep in mind that some booths have already been selected. For more information, visit the Leadville Boom Days website HERE. We cannot wait for the festivities, and hope to see you there!
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FAMILY PHOTO SHOOT AT BLUE VESSEL FLORISTA
Hosted by Blue Vessel Florista, the Lake County Advocates will be doing donation based family portraits on April 30th. Sign up in the link below to reserve a 20 minute session. All donations will benefit the Advocates.
Saturday, April 30th,
Blue Vessel Forista
460 Harrison Avenue
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HAPPY BIRTHDAY ELEVATION GOODS!
Elevation Goods is celebrating their first year of business throughout this week, with awesome store discounts and raffles! They will be having their official birthday party this Saturday, 4/30, and will be breaking out the grill for celebratory hot dogs, so stop by and party with them! And don't forget to check out their website for their birthday deals.
Saturday, April 30th,
11am - 5pm
Elevation Goods
324 Harrison Ave.
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TOOLS AND TACOS FROM LAKE COUNTY LIBRARY!
Join Lake County Build a Generation and Lake County Library for their Taco's and Tools Party to kick off the library's Tool Library!
Sunday, May 1st
1pm - 4pm
Lake County Library
1115 Harrison ave.
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THE YAK: PROPHECY AT FREIGHT
Enjoy a night of fantastic and prophetic story telling on Friday, May 6th, over at the Freight! Tickets are $10, with the bar open at 6pm and stories beginning at 7pm.
Friday, May 6th
6pm - 9pm
FREIGHT
310 E. 9th St.
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LEADVILLE DANCE ACADEMY BAKESALE
Help support the Leadville Dance Academy by attending their bakesale! Their goal is to promote social - emotional development in youth and families by providing professional dance education and performance opportunities for all of Lake County in a safe, accessible studio environment.
Register for classes starting June 13th on their website.
4/10, 4/17, 4/24 & 5/1
9AM - 1:30 PM
Zaitz Park
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BLUE FLORISTA MOTHER'S DAY CELEBRATION
Blue Florista is hosting a Mother’s Day Celebration on Saturday, May 7th! There will be brunch, mimosas, and fresh flowers by Blue Vessel, and catered coffee by Zero Day Coffee. Each ticket holder will be entered into a raffle to win beautiful prizes the day of!
Tickets available through the link below.
Saturday, May 7th
11AM - 1PM
Blue Florista
400 Harrison ave.
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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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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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