In This Issue...
On Friday, December 15, we announced the selection of Doug Neumann as our new CEO and President. Doug has been a reporter and editor at The Gazette, and also has worked for the Cedar Rapids Area Chamber of Commerce and the City of Cedar Rapids.
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Another exciting staff addition to report is that Jill Wilkiins joined the CRDD staff on January 3, 2007 as the Special Events Coordinator. Jill has been the Box Office Manager and Marketing Assistant for the Cedar Rapids Symphony.
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On behalf of the Cedar Rapids Downtown District Board of Directors and Staff, I want to personally thank you for your support of our organization during the past year. It has been a year of transition and new beginnings at the Downtown District and your continued support is paramount to our organizational success.
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Konstantinos - "Casual Dining A Little Greeked Up"
In mid-November, amid the rush of Thanksgiving, Galena Restaurateur Harry Maglaris opened the doors of Konstantinos to rave reviews and packed lunch hours. With Award Winning Chef Mon Sayasit in the kitchen, Konstantinos has become Downtown Cedar Rapids' newest hotspot - boasting delicious food, an eclectic wine menu and a professional staff.
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The Cedar Rapids Downtown District and Nucleus Retail Incubator are proud to announce the creation of a new Downtown Winter Market. The Winter Market, which had its Grand Opening on Wednesday, January 24, 2007, will be held every other Wednesday from 4:00 - 7:00 p.m. in the Nucleus Retail Incubator, 207 2nd Avenue SE in Downtown Cedar Rapids.
Please visit our website to find out more information about the Downtown Winter Market.
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In celebration of their first successful year in Downtown, Uncle Tony's New Orleans Café is bringing the best parts of Mardi Gras, the delicious food, colorful beads and refreshing Hurricanes (non-alcoholic) to Downtown Cedar Rapids. The official one year anniversary of Uncle Tony's is February 22, 2007, but leave it up to Uncle Tony and his staff to make a month long party out of it!
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Beginning on February 3, you and your family are invited to join in the celebrations at the African American Historical Museum and Cultural Center of Iowa. Come and celebrate Black History Month by participating in one of many fun and educational events that are being offered during the month of February.
Please visit our website to find out more information.
Need to Shop for that Special Valentine? Simply Divine Candy Shop & The Garden Gate Flowers and More are getting ready for the most loving holiday of the year.
Click here to see details!
Thank you to the following Downtown businesses that sponsored the Downtown District planters in 2006. These decorative planters helped contribute to the festive atmosphere Downtown and thanks to the warmer than normal temperatures in December, we were able to enjoy these beautiful planters throughout the entire Holiday season.
Please click here to see the full listing of sponsors.
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Downtown Winter Market
January 24, February 7, February 21, March 7, March 21, April 4, April 18, May 2 and May 16
Where: Nucleus Retail Incubator, 207 2nd Avenue SE
When: 4:00 - 7:00 p.m.
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Progressive Dinner
Saturday, March 3
5:00 p.m.
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