Greeley Downtown

It’s always a nostalgic affair peering over your shoulder at another year gone by; putting away old calendars and filling new ones with the vision of more to-do’s and not-to-do’s. There’s almost a hint of promise, opportunity if you will, that rings in the air of a New Year’s Celebration, touting the coronation of a new frontier.

And as 2011 retires its accomplished name to the past, we acknowledge the landmarks that have not only been cause for celebration, but have also set a hearty pace for new initiatives in 2012. We say thank you to our sponsors, donors, volunteers, staff, and community for a great year, commending your service, as we welcome the New Year with the hail of hindsight. Please enjoy this Year-In Review.

• January: DDA initiates a monthly “Downtown Page” to promote businesses and events
• February: PUMA begins extensive data collection on Greeley Downtown; DDA begins working with UniverCity to develop deeper UNC connections
• March: DDA moves to new location at 802 9^th Street for better community visibility; DDA partners with Historic Preservation to host Downtown “Loft Tours” showcasing available lofts
• April: Doug’s Hang Up Art Gallery Opens ; DDA relocates to a more visible location (802 9^th St); DDA launches its new and improved website
• May: DDA contracts Happy Life Gardens to maintain beautiful flowers Downtown; DDA sponsors Armando Silva’s Einstein Mural at the corner of 7^th Street & 9^th Avenue
• June: DDA hosts Bike-To-Work Day in Lincoln Park with over 100 bikers; DDA hosts two Friday Fest Event Nights; Sew Downtown and Six Dog Creative Open in Downtown Greeley
• July: PUMA Report investigating and outlining the key elements of a holistic investment strategy for the Greeley Downtown District is finalized and released; DDA hosts two Friday Fest Event Nights
• Aug: New downtown restaurant Café Panache opens; DDA hosts booth at 16^th Street Block Party; Sassy Bagz’s “Flirtitude” opens; DDA Co-Sponsors student mural at Lincoln Park Library; DDA hires Amanda Huston as new administrative assistant
• Sept: DDA hosts 11^th successful Oktoberfest with Northern Colorado Breweries; DDA Associate Director, Bianca Fisher, has a healthy baby boy; DDA hires Alison Hamling as new Director of Downtown Experience
• Oct: DDA partnership brings Trick-or-Treat Street to Downtown Greeley for the 7^th straight year; DDA hosts first “Spook the Plaza: Zombie Crawl” which received statewide attention; DDA partners with Women2Women in a fundraiser to help women-in-need with the cost of living
• Nov: DDA hosts a Revitalization Presentation at Zoe’s; DDA hosts CANS Festival in Partnership with UNC Athletics resulting in 5,000 cans donated to Weld County Food Bank; DDA Hosts Holiday Open House with record attendance; DDA creates the “Dazzle Downtown” Holiday lighting contest for Downtown businesses
• Dec: Batter Up Cakes opens Downtown; DDA produced the 8^th annual Historic Ornaments, featuring the Chief Theater DDA prepares for another great year!

Looking forward to another great year. Welcome to 2012 Downtown Greeley!