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Sulphur Springs Downtown Business Alliance
P O Box 1456
Sulphur Springs, TX 75483-1456
903-243-0252
P O Box 1456
Sulphur Springs, TX 75483-1456
903-243-0252
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“What’s New Downtown?” - June 15, 2010
by Rita Edwards
Hi Ya’ll, remember me?? Yeah, I know I’ve not done a very good job of keeping you all informed but things have been a little hectic. So sorry about
that, anyway here’s a quick update. As all of you know, Connally Street is under construction and according to Marc Maxwell, ahead of schedule.
Which is great news, especially for the businesses along Connally Street and Belle’ Amie which is also a casualty of the process with ALL of their
parking being taken in by construction and having a dumpster parked in her front door !!! So, please don’t let these inconveniences keep you from
visiting Belle’ Amie and all of the other businesses on Connally Street because now is when they need you the most. I have had several people tell me
they won’t go downtown because of the construction and how “nasty” it is, but PLEASE realize that your negative attitude has a tremendous
detrimental affect on those businesses struggling to stay alive while all of this is happening. We need everyone to be positive and excited about the
new street and what it’s going to mean for the downtown and to make every effort, no matter how inconvenient, to patronize these businesses. AFTER
ALL THEY DEPEND ON YOU!!!!
Well, the Flea Market was a success in our eyes. We were a little concerned about the weather, but it cooperated in fine fashion and we had a really
good turn out. A few vendors didn’t show up because of the threat of rain, but only a handful. We had a good crowd of shoppers and being the first
one since we began hosting the Flea Markets again, were very pleased. As a matter of fact we already have twelve vendors signed up for the
September Flea Market !!! So I guess we did something right.
I have some very exciting news to share. We have been diligently saving the money earned with each event we host and have used some of it in
various ways to enhance the downtown. But, last night at our meeting, we decided to dedicated a certain amount to a specific goal. We are working
towards purchasing a Trolley. Now those of you that have attended some of our events where we provided a Trolley to transport you between
events, know how great this was. But, we were always at someone else's mercy as to the availability. So, by purchasing one, we will no longer have
that problem, and will be able to offer it for all kinds of events, not just ours. We are very excited about doing this and will be working diligently to raise
more and more money to go towards this purchase. Pretty cool, uh?
Effective July 12th, there will be a new slate of officers running the show. The nominating committee revealed it’s list of nominees last night at our
monthly meeting, however, anyone interested in being nominated still has the opportunity to do so. Just contact Joy Wilson at The New Millennium
Shopper and she’ll add your name. We will continue to accept nominations right up to our annual meeting on July 12th when the new Board of
Directors and Officers will be voted on.
I would like to take just a moment to let you all know how very much I appreciate your support and kind words of encouragement during the past four
years. It’s been an eye opening, exciting, frustrating and time consuming four years, but I wouldn’t trade the experience for anything !! I leave office
with mixed emotions. On one hand I’m looking forward to a little breather, but on the other, I’m a little sad that I won’t be at the helm with the
completion of the downtown. I will still be involved, but you know it’s kinda like sending your first child off to college. You’ve worked so hard raising
them and being a major part of their lives and then all of a sudden you’re not!!!! But, I suspect I’ll adjust just fine. I hope you will continue to support
the new officers and the Downtown Business Alliance in it’s efforts and let’s keep on keeping on….so good bye and thanks again and as always don’t
forget ….
Until “next time”, keep asking, “What’s new downtown?”
by Rita Edwards
Hi Ya’ll, remember me?? Yeah, I know I’ve not done a very good job of keeping you all informed but things have been a little hectic. So sorry about
that, anyway here’s a quick update. As all of you know, Connally Street is under construction and according to Marc Maxwell, ahead of schedule.
Which is great news, especially for the businesses along Connally Street and Belle’ Amie which is also a casualty of the process with ALL of their
parking being taken in by construction and having a dumpster parked in her front door !!! So, please don’t let these inconveniences keep you from
visiting Belle’ Amie and all of the other businesses on Connally Street because now is when they need you the most. I have had several people tell me
they won’t go downtown because of the construction and how “nasty” it is, but PLEASE realize that your negative attitude has a tremendous
detrimental affect on those businesses struggling to stay alive while all of this is happening. We need everyone to be positive and excited about the
new street and what it’s going to mean for the downtown and to make every effort, no matter how inconvenient, to patronize these businesses. AFTER
ALL THEY DEPEND ON YOU!!!!
Well, the Flea Market was a success in our eyes. We were a little concerned about the weather, but it cooperated in fine fashion and we had a really
good turn out. A few vendors didn’t show up because of the threat of rain, but only a handful. We had a good crowd of shoppers and being the first
one since we began hosting the Flea Markets again, were very pleased. As a matter of fact we already have twelve vendors signed up for the
September Flea Market !!! So I guess we did something right.
I have some very exciting news to share. We have been diligently saving the money earned with each event we host and have used some of it in
various ways to enhance the downtown. But, last night at our meeting, we decided to dedicated a certain amount to a specific goal. We are working
towards purchasing a Trolley. Now those of you that have attended some of our events where we provided a Trolley to transport you between
events, know how great this was. But, we were always at someone else's mercy as to the availability. So, by purchasing one, we will no longer have
that problem, and will be able to offer it for all kinds of events, not just ours. We are very excited about doing this and will be working diligently to raise
more and more money to go towards this purchase. Pretty cool, uh?
Effective July 12th, there will be a new slate of officers running the show. The nominating committee revealed it’s list of nominees last night at our
monthly meeting, however, anyone interested in being nominated still has the opportunity to do so. Just contact Joy Wilson at The New Millennium
Shopper and she’ll add your name. We will continue to accept nominations right up to our annual meeting on July 12th when the new Board of
Directors and Officers will be voted on.
I would like to take just a moment to let you all know how very much I appreciate your support and kind words of encouragement during the past four
years. It’s been an eye opening, exciting, frustrating and time consuming four years, but I wouldn’t trade the experience for anything !! I leave office
with mixed emotions. On one hand I’m looking forward to a little breather, but on the other, I’m a little sad that I won’t be at the helm with the
completion of the downtown. I will still be involved, but you know it’s kinda like sending your first child off to college. You’ve worked so hard raising
them and being a major part of their lives and then all of a sudden you’re not!!!! But, I suspect I’ll adjust just fine. I hope you will continue to support
the new officers and the Downtown Business Alliance in it’s efforts and let’s keep on keeping on….so good bye and thanks again and as always don’t
forget ….
Until “next time”, keep asking, “What’s new downtown?”