March 3, 2023

BOATER BAGS - DEADLINE EXTENDED TO NEXT FRIDAY 3-10

ATTN: DRC Members!

It's time for BOATER BAGS! Anything from your menu, to a coupon, swag item, or a list of your upcoming summer events!! Anything provided by you that boaters can touch and feel, and then give them a reason to visit your establishment, is key!

Bring to DRC office by March 10, 2023

QTY: 1,000

RESTAURANT GRANT

The National Trust for Historic Preservation and American Express are offering $1 million in grants to 25 small, locally-owned restaurants.

Here's what they're looking for:

• small/independently owned restaurants located in a historic or older building or neighborhood.
• restaurants that contribute to the history and/or identity of its surrounding community or neighborhood.
• restaurants that tell an inclusive story about cuisine and community in America (such as historic or ethnic foodways or culinary heritage).
• restaurants that have a compelling and inspiring historical narrative or cultural significance.
• restaurants that have been disproportionately impacted by economic challenges, disasters, or other hardships.

The application deadline is March 12.

Anyone can nominate a restaurant, Restaurant owners must apply.

CLICK HERE for details

MARCH MADNESS

ATTN: DRC Members!

Are you doing any promotions for March Madness? If so please let me know about it so I can help you promote it!

2023 MERCHANT RESOURCE GUIDES

Our 2023 merchant resource guides will be available next week. These guides contain great information about our 2023 event calendar, City contacts, permits, grants, training resources, marketing resources, and more.

Pick up your copy at the DRC office beginning Feb. 20.

FIRST FRIDAYS NOW A DRC EVENT!

Attn Merchants! New this year, if you are a current DRC member, your participation in First Fridays is included with your membership!

We have some exciting things we will be announcing to reinvigorate these events, so stay tuned!

First Fridays will be held May-Dec in 2023

*Not a DRC member? Click Here for details and application

Not sure if you are a member? Click Here for complete list

SUBMIT YOUR EVENT TO OUR WEBSITE'S EVENT CALENDAR

Attn DRC Member! Be sure to submit your in-store events to our online calendar for free! We get nearly 100,000 views per year!

Click Here to submit your event

Click Here to view our online event calendar