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Your Special Improvement District Update

from the Downtown Dayton PartnershipSeptember/October 2007

EventConnection

Fall 2007Greek Festival

Annunciation Greek OrthodoxChurch

September 7-9

Urban NightsDowntown DaytonSeptember 14

Peace One Day FestivalCourthouse Square

September 21

Hispanic Heritage FestivalRiverScape MetroPark

September 22

Downtown DaytonLGBT Film Festival

The Neon

September 28-30

Get Urban Miami ValleyWebster Street Market

October 4

Ghost & Goblin 5K Run & WalkRiverScape MetroPark

October 22

Hauntfest on FifthOregon District

October 27

For a complete list o events

happening in DowntownDayton, visit

www.downtowndayton.orgThe Downtown Dayton Ambassador Program is now

servicing the Oregon District as part of the new agreem

Ambassador Jimmy Robinson, pictured, has been busy

power-washing in the Oregon District as part of an initi

deep cleaning process.

DDPNow ServicingtheOregon District

The Oregon District Business Association

(ODBA) is now receiving comprehensive

services rom the DDP as part o a one-yearmanagement agreement that went into efect

in early August. Under the agreement, Oregon

District businesses will receive services similar

to those received by businesses and prop-

erty owners in the Downtown Dayton SID.

These services all into ve major categories

including business recruitment and retention;

marketing/advocacy; housing development;

amenity development; and environmental

services, including the Downtown Dayton

Ambassador Program.

For the most part, we are an all-volunteer

organization, and we need the services that

the DDP ofers. It is truly a win-win agreement

or both our organizations, said Tom Tornatore,

president o the ODBA.

Steps towards a closer working relation-

ship with the Oregon District began several

months ago when a representative rom the

ODBA joined the DDP Board o Trustees. DDP

President Sandy Gudor also serves on the

ODBA board. We are very excited to servicethe Oregon District, said Gudor. Regardless

o district boundaries, we are all part o down-

town Dayton, and this agreement allows us all

to work more closely together.

I am just so pleased that we will all be work-

ing together, said Mayor Rhine McLin, co-ch

o the Partnership. Theres no doubt that weare all stronger when we are working togeth

helping to grow and strengthen downtown

and its businesses.

SEPT 14 5-10 p.m.free event

downtown dayton

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New eats DowNtowNChck-l-a Lnch ep is now located at 10 W. Second

Street. With speedy carry-out service rom 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m

Monday through Friday, Chick-l-A Lunch Express oers sand-

wiches as well as salads, wraps, drinks and desserts. Rememberto check out other new downtown restaurants, including M

ann Kchn at 33 N. Ludlow St. and Mmm M t

in the lower level o the Talbott Tower. Jhn Hn steak hou

520 E. Fith St., is now open in the Oregon District, and a newly

remodeled Pcch, 410 E. Fith St., is eaturing the cuisine o new che Joe Fish.

soutHwesterN CoLLege exPaNsioN uNDerway

Theres a lot happening at shn Cll, located at 111 E. First Street. Enrollment ha

grown rom 154 students in July 2004 to nearly 500 today. An associates program or criminal

justice and a massage therapy program were recently added to their course oerings, and the

college is getting ready to undergo an expansion project. We will be adding an additional

3,000 square eet and expanding our oce unctions to accommodate our growth, said Jim

Smolinski, president. Southwestern College will occupy the entire 7th foor and we are alreadlooking at plans to expand more next year. Renovations will include new wallpaper, carpet an

other enhancements. For more inormation on Southwestern College, call 224-0061 or visit

www.swcollege.net.

eNviroNMeNtaL iMProveMeNts iN MotioN

Be on the lookout or these environmental initiatives that will help improve our center city:

Sixteen new h cpcl will be installed in the area o Third and Main Streets

thanks to a grant rom Keep America Beautiul Inc. Also, the Clean & Sae Ambassadors will

be distributing 1,000 pocket ashtrays to adult smokers to encourage them not to litter.

F n are being planted this all, in addition to the 50 new trees that were plante

last spring, to improve the downtown pedestrian environment. I you are a downtown pro

erty owner and are interested in new trees or your property please contact Molly Eaton at

(937) 224-1518 or eaton@downtowndayton.org or more details. Watch or our new n that will be installed by the City o Dayton over the next e

weeks, which will include a mix o eight, six and our unit boxes. The news boxes will all hav

a consistent look and will help eliminate the clutter o ree standing boxes on downtown

sidewalks.

tHaNKs to tHe FoLLowiNg busiNesses For reNewiNg tHeir LeasesDowNtowN!

bHe ennn, 42 W. Fith Street

Kettering Tower tenants: th iddn Fndn; Pckl, schf & eln C., LPa

th Dn Fndn; and thn, L & Dncn, inc.

weLCoMe to tHe FoLLowiNg New DowNtowN busiNesses!

Cl & g2 sln is now located at 504 E. Fith Strein the Oregon District. Clearwire is a wireless broadband

provider and G2 Solutions is a digital and wireless solutions

provider or corporate and government clients.

Mnn McCmck & ac, court reporters, recently

opened in suite #252 o the Talbott Tower.

Dn bn, Attorney at Law, has a new oce at 42 W. Fith

Street.

Jmm Mdn, a retail store specializing in art & home ur-

nishings, is located in the Oregon District at 605 E. Fith Stre

new on the scene

Mark your cal-

endar or Urban

Nights on Friday,

September 14,

and plan to

come explore the

creative side o

downtown. With

more than 100

participating busi-

nesses and organizations, Urban Nights

is the perect example o collaboration

at its best. From restaurants and retail-

ers to downtown housing, galleries,

and arts organizations, there is literally

something or everyone to see and do.

All o our partners and participating

venues really put a lot o eort into the

event, and recently we learned that

Urban Nights is receiving a Downtown

Achievement Award rom the Interna-

tional Downtown Association or the

best special events and promotions

category at their annual conerence.

Thanks to everyone who helps us makethis event a success.

And speaking o collaborations, the DDP

is so excited about our new arrange-

ment with the Oregon District. The

Oregon District is one o downtowns

biggest attractions, and working closely

with the businesses and property own-

ers is an important step in growing and

strengthening our entire downtown

community.

In the months ahead as we continue

to address issues acing downtown, we

will look at ways that we can collaborate

more with others to help move down-

town in the right direction.

Sandra K. Gudor

President,

Downtown Dayton Partnership

PresidentL E T T E R from the

Sandy Gudor,

DDP President

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CB Richard Ellis

held its 2nd annu

Client Appreciat

Day by hosting a

lunchtime outdo

barbeque for the

downtown build

tenants. The free

event, which dre

over 600 people,

featured a varie

of food and mus

The City Life sculptures were an excellent addition

to downtown over the summer. Tens of thousands

of people came to enjoy the life-like sculptures, and

hundreds of photos were submitted in the photo con

test. Thanks to everyone who supported the exhibit!

iN tHe LooPMain Street ParkingGarage Construction toBegin in October

A new parking garage is being built

to meet the parking needs o all the

employees who will work in the new

CareSource headquarters, as well

as other downtown employees. The

parking garage will also be open to the

public or RiverScape events, theatre

perormances, and other public uses.

The ve-story structure will eature

seven parking levels, including rootop

parking. Other eatures o the new garage include an all-glass stairwell

and elevator or added saety and a tree lined aade.

Retail space will be available on the rst foor on the Main Street side o

the garage, which will be the new home o the Flying Pizza. While thegarage is being constructed, the Flying Pizza will be temporarily located

in the ormer Limbos Bar & Grill at 26 W. Monument Avenue. DJs Saloon,

which was ormerly located at 237 N. Main Street, also has relocated due

to the new parking garage. RenamedM.J.s Caf & Dance Bar, the bar

and restaurant is now located at 119 E. Third Street in the Merchants Row

District.

Youre

The new Main Street Garage

will be located between First

Street & Monument Avenue.

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This

More than 100 participating busi-

nesses and organizations downtown,

including the Oregon District and

Wright-Dunbar Business Village.

Downtown housing tours. Hundreds

o area visual and perorming artists.

Dining and shopping deals. Galleries

with special art exhibits. Free trol-

ley rides. Theres only one event that

embodies all o the creativity that our

center city has to ofer, and its coming

up on Friday, September 14.

Urban Nights has been described as

an all-out street party, and nearly

15,000 people attended the last event.

From 5-10 p.m., lots and condos will

be open or touring, art galleries and

studios will open their doors, and

dining and retail stores will ofer great

discounts and live music. Perormance

stages will be set up throughout the

city, eaturing a variety o local talent

and other roving entertainment. Check

outArtsFestperormances on Court-

house Square throughout the evening,

plus a special concert byBlind Spot

rom 9 to 11 p.m. Other special event

additions include guided tours o the

Arcade, The Sideshowpresented by

the Dayton Circus Creative Collec-

tive at the Cannery, and the Taste

of the Miami Valleyat RiverScape

MetroPark.

Urban Nights is presented by theDowntown Dayton Partnership,

Culture Works, and Montgomery

County, with additional sponsorship

support rom DP&L, Huntington Bank,

the Ohio Arts Council, Greater Dayton

RTA, WDTN-Channel 2, Dayton City

Paper, and Grolsch. Thanks to all o our sponsors and

the businesses and organizations who participate and

make the event possible. For more inormation about

Urban Nights, visitwww.downtowndayton.org.

The Stage is Set for

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Dayton,Ohio45243

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www.downtowndayton.org

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Impressive Arts Season AheadThe 2007-2008 arts season is lled with perormances that are not to be missed! The

Dayton Philharmonic Orchestra will showcase music with Art Garunkel, Judy Collins, and

jazz vocalist Jane Monheit. The Dayton Opera will present Don Giovanni, and the Dayton

Ballet will perorm classics like The Three Musketeers and The Nutcracker. The Human Race

Theatre Company, Rhythm in Shoes, and the Dayton

Contemporary Dance Company will also eature a

wide range o exciting and remarkable perormances.

The Victoria Theatre Association has Broadway hits like

Dirty Rotten Scoundrels, Chicago and Spamalot lined

up to delight audiences. See the ull arts calendar at

www.cultureworks.org or visit www.ticketcenterstage.

com or ticket inormation and detailed perormance

descriptions.

Oregon District Continues Hauntfest Tradition

On October 27, Fith Street will once again be lled with thousands o costumed peoplecelebrating in true Halloween ashion. Each year, the Oregon District hosts a street party

with live entertainment stages, costume contests, and estive drinks and dcor. The event

is one o the regions largest and most recognized Halloween parties. Fith Street will be

closed to trac and there is a small ee to enter. All the proceeds go toward beautiying

and improving the Oregon District. Hauntest ofers guaranteed un, so come join the

party!