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Greetings Main Street Friends!
Summer Nights at Zaitz: FIRST EVENT TODAY!
We are excited to announce that we will be partnering with Leadvillain Music to host our Summer music series, Summer Nights At Zaitz! This series will take place the evenings of 7/7/2022, 8/4/2022, and 9/1/2022, with music from local based bands and a beer garden in the park.
Stop by Zaitz park today for our first event of this series and jam out to performances by Groovespeak, a Leadville Local Rock band, with Reggae band Lightship Dragster following after. The festivities will be from 4pm to 7:30pm, with dancing, beverages, and games! All are welcome, so bring your friends and family and enjoy an evening of music and entertainment.
A special thank you to Mount Massive Liquors and Leadville Discount Liquors for sponsoring this series and donating their recourses.
We look forward to seeing everyone there!
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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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TABOR AND MAIN STREET PARTNERSHIP:SEASON OF EVENTS
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Leadville Main Street has partnered with the Tabor Opera House Preservation Foundation during the Summer season to celebrate it opening its doors to the public and promote all of the lively events that the historic theatre has lined up. The heart of Main Street lies in the hands of our Leadville businesses, and any opportunity we have to promote them.
Sara Dae, the Tabor's new Executive Director, has curated the Tabor's season of events, with more description on each event found here, with the next event, Ghosts of the Tabor, taking place this Friday and Saturday, 7/8/2022 and 7/9/2022.
On Sunday, 7/31/2022, Tabor will host their event, Tabor Summer Celebracion, a family fun festival filled with local vendors, puppet shows, and live music from two different bands performing on the Tabor stage.
Leadville is coming to life this Summer, come and be a part of it!
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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 late summer/early fall.
Last month, the team was busy with barricade fencing and other pre construction planning. We hope to have banners up next week, and more progress on the parklet in August.
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!
Flowers have been placed along Harrison Avenue, and are beautifying our historic downtown area! Thank you all who sponsored a planter box this year! It's so important to us at Main Street to have the help and support of our community members; we truly could not have pursued our planter box program, and all of our other programs, without it.
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Business Spotlight: Gigi's General
Gigi's General, at 510 Harrison, opened in June to feature some of Leadville's, Colorado's and beyond's gobsmacking maker goods. Whether practicing their craft for decades or developing it in the pandemic's quiet moments, our makers reimagine everything from vintage sleeping bags, computer parts and t-shirts to junk mail. Our goal is to share these remarkable creations while supporting Leadville's vibrant and growing retail offerings. We're open 10-6 every day. Come on in!
Gigi's General is located at 510 Harrison Avenue
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Leadville’s Historic
Preservation Commission (HPC)
Did you know that if you own or hold a long-term lease on a property that contributes to Leadville's Historic District, you are eligible for significant tax credits for historically sensitive work you do to maintain, restore, or rehabilitate your building? Residential properties are eligible for a state tax credit of 35 percent of eligible expenses, and commercial properties are eligible for state and federal tax credits.
Contact the Leadville Administrative Assistant or the state Office of Archaeology and Historic Preservation if you have any questions or want to get the process started.
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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Leadville Continues Façade Improvements for Leadville Herald-Democrat
Colorado Main Street: Open for Business Grant provided $5.97M to towns across the state to help local businesses, of which many projects are almost complete!
Leadville, CO – The City of Leadville was awarded $250,000 in grant funding from Colorado Main Street: Open for Business in 2021. These funds are going toward the renovation of the historic Herald Democrat building at 715-717 Harrison Avenue, and will greatly improve the appearance and historic value of Leadville’s downtown.
Colorado Main Street trusts that investing in façade improvements will in turn result in more customer visitations and increase/create jobs for the two retail businesses, Alpine Gift Shop and Fire on the Mountain, that share the building with newspaper. The goal is to create a catalytic ripple effect of investment in our treasured downtowns.
To read the full article, click HERE
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LAKE COUNTY TOURISM PANEL'S "COMMUNITY SUPPORT PROGRAM"
As an endeavor to collaborate with community members, The Lake County Tourism Panel (LCTP) has created the "Community Support Program", which may support specific projects and programs that are specific to Lake County.
Applicable projects can request from $500 to $5000 in funding, and partial awards may be granted.
The application process will start on June 1st, and end on July 15th. Awarded organizations will be notified by August 1st. For further information or for the application, please visit the Lake County Tourism Panel Website or scan the URL code attached to the flyer.
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Evolving Markets Implies Changing Strategy & Tactics
Business conditions keep changing: successful new products attract competitors; more legacy brands are moving to D2C; businesses within every industry are adjusting to a transformed customer base; consumers are rejecting “stuff” in favor of experiences. We’re already in the middle of the most disruptive decade yet. Business owners have to be ready for whatever comes next.
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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SBDC'S 2ND ANNUAL OUTDOOR INDUSTRY SUMMIT
The Central Mountain Small Business Development Center (SBDC) will be hosting their 2nd annual Outdoor Industry Summit at Salida Steam Plant Center on Monday, September 19th. Topics of discussion include Business and Leadership Development & Innovation, Sustainability and Stewardship, and more!
Businesses, community organizations, and engaged citizens are encouraged to attend and learn about how to protect Colorado's public lands while promoting tourism and outdoor recreation. With a combination of adventure tourism - based industry businesses, land and water stewardship, and diverse community minded support resources, Central Mountain SBDC will explore these points of focus:
– Sustainable Business Development
– Stewardship Education and Advocacy
– Leadership for the Future Grounded in DEI
– Nature Connection and Mindful Exploration
If you are dedicated and passionate about the preservation of our state while encouraging all to enjoy it, sign up for Central Mountain SBDC's Outdoor Industry Summit!
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Monday, September 19th,
Salida Steamplant Event Center
220 W. Sackett Ave.
Salida, CO 81201
Early Registration is Now Open
Early registration fee is $60.00 and includes full day attendance, outdoor exhibition, merch giveaways, meals and break-out sessions. Team discounts are available. Contact Miranda Grant at info@centralsbdc.org for details. Early Bird registration ends September 6, 2022 and registration fee increases to $75.00.
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321 FRIDAYS AT HARPERROSE STUDIOS
Presented together with the Leadville Arts Coalition, Harperrose Studios' 321 Fridays is back! Their Meet the Artist Summer Series will be located at the gallery, at 601 Harrison Avenue, with this week's event featuring Salida based artist, Brinkley Messick from Mountain Art. Messick's work captures the adventurous spirit through outdoor themed upcycled pieces. Known for his forward thinking style, Messick's work has caught the attention of the Ark Valley and beyond, and can be seen on the clothing of Galena Mountain Projects and the bike packs of Oveja Negra!
This event will be held on Friday, July 8, 2022, from 5pm to 8pm, with wine and cheese hordurves, but Messick will be making his famous custom brink hats with a selection of his patches to sew on from 12pm to 5pm.
Friday, July 8, 2022
5pm - 8pm
Harperrose Studios
601 Harrison Avenue
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LEADVILLE MAIN STREET AND LEADVILLAIN MUSIC'S
SUMMER NIGHTS AT ZAITZ
We are excited to announce that we will be partnering with Leadvillain Music to host our Summer music series, Summer Nights At Zaitz! This series will take place the evenings of 7/7/2022, 8/4/2022, and 9/1/2022, with music from local based bands and a beer garden in the park.
Bring your friends and family and enjoy some free live music this Summer, and stop by the beer garden and grab a drink provided by Leadville Liquors and Mount Massive Liquors!
Thursday, 7/7, 8/4, & 9/1/2022
4:00pm
Zaitz Park
612 Harrison Avenue
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Explore the Tabor's Mysteries July 8-9!
Experience the legends of the Tabor Opera House in a magical tour. You won't want to miss this special immersive performance!
Have you ever wondered what the walls would say if they could speak or wanted to search for long-lost treasure? LuneAseas and a Leadville cast will guide you through the Tabor Opera House to find voices of the past and lost treasure.
LuneAseas in collaboration with a Leadville cast of performers, docents, and volunteers create an immersive performance tour through the various parts of the Tabor. They will bring history to life and invite audiences into hidden and under-explored pockets of the historic building, finding performance, art, and inspiration along the way.
Expect to experience legendary tales from the past brought to life through shadow puppetry, modern dance, acting, and original scores. Expect to witness the unexpected, find pieces of theatrical treasure, and encounter the Tabor Opera House in a new way!
Doors open at 6 p.m. Come early for concessions!
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THE YAK AT FREIGHT
The theme for the July 1st Yak will be Help! Bar open starting at 6pm. Stories begin at 7pm. Each month, FREIGHT hosts this story telling event with winners, speed, laughter, and vulnerability. Recorded and aired by KDNK, we are excited to offer you the opportunity to tell stories, compete, or support our neighbors with excellent story telling.
Two brave storytellers headline by spending 15 minutes on stage regaling the audience with their true lived story on the topic above. Every month there will be a new topic, so while this may not be the month for you, practice imagining yourself being a headliner sometime soon :)
The Muck- After the featured stories, a speed round of short 5-minute stories will follow from audience members. Throw your name in the hat to have a chance to compete. Audience will vote on the winner to receive ¼ of the door.
Each of the 2 headliners receives 2 free drinks and ¼ of the door.
Friday, July 1, 2022
7:00 PM 9:00 PM
FREIGHT
320 East 9th Street
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LEADVILLE BOOM DAYS - VENDOR BOOTHS STILL AVAILABLE!
Leadville Boom Days is Back! The historical event that celebrates Leadville's mining industry will take place this year August 5th through the 7th.
For early vending spots, 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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FLOWER MARKET AT BLUE VESSEL FLORISTA
Blue Vessel is excited to bring regular Flower Markets to Harrison Avenue this summer. Come shop the Leadville Flower Market outside Blue Vessel Florista every Sunday! They will be open from 8 am to 8 pm, June - September! Spend a slow Sunday downtown amongst fresh, and colorful, blooms. They will also have grab and go bundles of flowers and the shop will be open!
Every Sunday
June 5th-Septemeber 25th
8am-8pm
460 Harrison Avenue
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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 mainstreet@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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