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Greetings Main Street Friends!
Ski Joring Weekend is upon us, and we can feel the entire town buzzing with excitement! We want to remind everyone that we will be hosting a Chill Zone at Zaitz Park - more info below...
To continue our Main Street 4-Point Approach review, it is important for all business owners to understand the benefits of having an accredited National and State Main Street Program in our community. Last Week, we covered Promotion, this week, we will look at what is meant by Organization.
Organization includes strong leadership and community engagement. There should be diverse representation across all sectors and the activities that are implemented should be meaningful and sustainable. It is a multi-faceted approach that needs engagement, talents, and participation by many throughout the community.
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. Newsletters in the coming weeks will look at these points and explore how they relate to Main Street Leadville.
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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COLORADOBIZ MAGAZINE'S GENXYZ AWARD NOMINATIONS
Do you know an outstanding young professional? Nominate them for GenXYZ, ColoradoBiz Magazine's Top Young Professionals Award! Finalists and winners will be featured in the ColoradoBiz Summer Issue and announced at our GenXYZ event on June 9.
Deadline to nominate - March 11, 2022
CLICK HERE TO NOMINNATE
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CITY UPDATES-REMINDER!
The City and County are continuing to team up to care for our community this winter. The City is purchasing a new industrial snow blower to make snow removal more efficient. There is also a plan to remove snow from all City blocks at least once during the winter season and a plan for slush mitigation later in the season when we experience warmer weather and the freeze/ thaws cycle that make our streets rutted and treacherous. Let's all stay committed to keeping Harrison Avenue safe and beautiful with prompt snow removal. If you need help with snow removal at your business, please reach out to us for recommendations!
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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.
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 Foundation, Leadville Street Department, Parkville Water, and Leadville volunteers.
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BUILD YOUR BRAND RECOGNITION
For a small business, it can be very important to have a brand name everyone recognizes. People identify businesses in terms of the brand that the business has been able to create. You better define how your business is unique or more valuable than the competition because if you don’t do this well, your customers will not see you as being better. So what makes a brand recognizable and identifiable for people? What does it take for a brand to create high awareness among its target audience? Before answering what are the best strategies for making a success story out of your brand, here are some of the facts about brand awareness:
- Recent studies show that managing brand awareness is one of the top business priorities for more than 75 percent of companies across all kinds of industries. Over 60 percent of customers have a preference for buying from a brand they are quite familiar.
- Forbes found that the presentation of a brand across multiple platforms can improve revenue generation up to 23 percent.
- Circle Research concluded that almost 80 percent of B2B marketers emphasize branding.
- According to Bynder, a brand management software company, your brand is what sets you apart from your competition.They found that 70 percent of brand managers believe audience building is more important than conversion of leads.
- Statista found 63 percent of smartphone buyers pay attention to the brand reputation of manufacturers.
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Research from Renderforest found 33 percent of shoppers have a brand name in their mind when they shop online or offline. click here to read full article...
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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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2022 Leadville HPC Members
Marcia Martinek
Chairperson
Josef Edwards
Commissioner
Stephen Whittington
Commissioner
Scott Spillman
Commissioner
Curt Fladager
Alternate
Mayor Greg Labbe
City of Leadville
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Leadville’s Historic
Preservation Commission
Did you know?
*Leadville has one of the oldest National Historical Landmark Districts in the nation
*Leadville’s NHL District was created by the National Park Service in 1961
*We are one of only seven (7) NHL Districts in Colorado
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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City of Leadville Updates | |
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Electric Vehicle Charger is LIVE!
In 2020, the City of Leadville applied for grants from Charge Ahead Colorado for purchase of a Level 3 Fast Charging Station, and to Xcel for the installation of the 3 phase power station to run the station. Last year, we were the recipients of both grants. This year, we are excited to say it went live! The Level 3 Station itself has been placed in the 3rd Street parking lot and is fully functional. This station encourages both locals and visitors in electric vehicles to have the confidence that their journey to Leadville will provide the support they need to comfortably visit and then continue in whichever direction they would like to go.
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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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Still Time to Register!
In this series of online webinars brought to you by the training team at Grow with Google, learn ways to strengthen your online presence, get more customers, and work more efficiently.
Check out the entire series HERE!
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Ski Joring Weekend Activites
Leadville is going to be up to its ears with fun this weekend! On top of the long awaited return of Leadville's Ski Joring, happening March 5th-6th, there will be plenty of other fun events and activities happening around town. Please read on for the dates, activities and times so you don't miss out on anything!
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"MOTHER DAUGHTER" PREMIERS AT FREIGHT
Juna Creativeworks premiers their short documentary film, "Mother Daughter", on Saturday, March 5th, from 6:00pm 9:00pm at FREIGHT.
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CLOUD CITY WHEELERS MINERAL BELT MAYHEM RACE
Cloud City Wheelers hosts an 11 mile ride around the Mineral Belt Trail on Saturday, March 5th, starting at 6:15pm. Sponsored by Pumphouse and Cycles of Life.
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FULL CIRCLE FUNDRAISER AT GOLDEN BURRO
Staff from Full Circle will be serving food and drinks at the Golden Burro on Saturday, March 5th, from 7:30am to 9pm.
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LEADVILLE MAINSTREET CHILL ZONE
Stop by and say hi to Leadville Main Street at Zaitz Park this weekend, March 5th-6th from 12pm-3pm. We will be watching the show with our feet kicked up on our very own snow couch! Head on over during the races and #chillwithleadvillemainstreet2022, we'd love the company!
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Around Town and Additional Info. | |
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Ski Joring Competitor Registration
Saturday & Sunday, March 5th & 6th - LEADVILLE CHAMPIONSHIP SKI JORING returns! For all competitors, registration is on Friday, March 4th. Contact duffycounsell@gmail.com for further information.
#ChillwithLeadvilleMainStreet
This year, the Leadville Main Street team will be enjoying all the fun in the coolest way possible! Stop by Zaitz Park and come chill with Main Street on their snow couch! Yes, that is correct, the Main Street has a snow couch!
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The YAK: The Journey Home At FREIGHT
Head over to FREIGHT on Friday, March 4, for a night of story telling, drinks, and laughter! Admission is $10, with an open bar and charcuterie boards beginning at 6pm. Story telling will begin at 7pm, so bring your friends and don't be late!
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FREIGHT
320 East 9th Street
Friday, March 4, 2022
7:00 PM 9:00 PM
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CENTRAL MOUNTAIN SBDC WORKSHOP SERIES | March 3 through May 5 from 6:00pm to 8:00pm - LEADING EDGE™ Strategic Entrepreneurship Series $250.00 Register Here - scholarships available request here. Does your business need focus? The Leading Edge business/strategic planning series is an 10-week hybrid (in-person or online) series that helps move your business to the next level. This intensive training course provides business owners and entrepreneurs expert guidance in the areas of cash flow management, marketing, operations, finance, personnel, legal issues, and more. The series engages a variety of learning modalities, including reading, worksheets, videos, an online platform, and live interaction with presenters. Thursday evenings, Mar 3- May 5, 6- 8 p.m. | | |
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THE SILVER LLAMA IS NOW SERVING DINNER!
Come and grab a bite! The Silver Llama will now be serving dinner every Tuesday, Friday, and Saturday night from 4pm to 8pm. Craving Italian? You're in good hands! "Come and get your pasta fix!" Check out Silver Llama's new Italian Dinner Menu; from their Ravioli of the Day to their Chicken Alfredo, you're bound to find something lip-smacking good!
The Silver Llama Market & Eatery
615 Harrison Avenue, Unit B
Tuesday, Friday, and Saturday nights from 4pm-8pm
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Greetings,
The Lake County Food Access Coalition and St. George are collaborating to bring a Community Kitchen to Lake County, and they would like your input!
Please take 10-15 minutes to fill out this survey to share your ideas to use the community space.
After you have completed the survey, don’t forget to share it with friends using this link: tinyurl.com/StGeoKitchenCocina
Thank you so much for your help in making the Community Kitchen a beloved resource for all community members to enjoy. Don’t forget to add your contact information on the last page to keep up with the project!
If you have questions about the Community Kitchen, please contact Mara Gwin at mara@lcbag.org
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Hola,
La Coalición de Acceso a Comida y St. George están colaborando para traer una Cocina Comunitaria al Condado de Lake, y les encantaría sus comentarios!
Por favor tome unos 10-15 minutos para llenar esta encuesta para compartir sus ideas para usar el espacio comunitario.
Después de completar la encuesta, no se le olvide compartirla con sus amigos usando este enlace: tinyurl.com/StGeoKitchenCocina
Muchas gracias por su ayuda en hacer la Cocina Comunitaria un recurso querido para que todos los miembros de la comunidad lo disfruten. No se les olvide añadir su información de contacto en la última página para seguir al tanto con el proyecto!
Si tiene preguntas sobre el proyecto, por favor contacte a Mara Gwin- mara@lcbag.org
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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.
Stay Connected:
Facebook.com/LeadvilleMainStm
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