The Downtown Development Association of Lincolnton will be holding its Volunteer Recognition Fish Fry in conjunction with the September 25, 2008 Alive After Five concert. A VIP area will be located in the 100 Block of East Main Street, where food will be served from 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm. Entertainment will be provided by The Extraordinaires.
If you have volunteered with or donated to the Downtown Development Association of Lincolnton within the past 12 months and plan on attending the Volunteer Recognition Fish Fry, please RSVP by September 22, 2008, by calling (704) 736-8915 or emailing lynnbrinson@ci.lincolnton.nc.us.
Monday, September 15, 2008
The Extraordinaires Are Coming To Town!
Come out and boogie to the tunes of The Extraordinaires on Thursday, September 25, 2008 at the Griffin Insurance Agency/ Nationwide Insurance Alive After Five concert series.
Tindall's Professional Photography & Apple Realty are proud to present one of the greatest up and coming bands in the area! The Extraordinaires are known for being one of the best bands in the
Additionally, a drawing for two $50 Downtown Dollars gift certificates will be held during the concert. Entries must be submitted to participating downtown businesses by the day of the show, and those who enter must be present when their names are selected to claim their prizes.
Thursday, September 11, 2008
Book of the Month!
Find our Book of the Month on the right side of the blog.
Go to the Charles R. Jonas Library and order the book through inter-library loan http://catalog.glrl.lib.nc.us/polaris/Search/default.aspx?ctx=1.1033.0.0.1
or for your own copy call North State Books 704-732-8562
October's Book of the Month is:
The Small-Mart Revolution: How Local Businesses Are Beating the Global Competition by Michael Shuman
September's Book of the Month is:
Going Local: Creating Self-Reliant Communities in a Global Age by Michael Shuman
Here at the DDA, we hope you enjoy reading these books as much as we have. Please share with us some of your favorite books that you think would be helpful to Downtown Lincolnton and we will post them to our booklist!
Helpful Business Resources
Located under the Useful Links section at the upper right hand side of the blog, are now several helpful resources for local businesses. The first eight links offer marketing, financial, and other helpful information that can guide a business into future success!
Wednesday, September 3, 2008
Let Us Help You!
Businesses in downtown Lincolnton will soon have a special opportunity to be heard!
Business and Community Development is unveiling their new business owner survey. The survey is one part of a comprehensive market
*SURVEY LINK COMING SOON*
Tuesday, September 2, 2008
Alive After 5 Drawing Winners Announced
On Thursday, August 28, 2008 two names were picked for the Alive After 5 Drawing during the Griffin Insurance Agency/ Nationwide Insurance Alive After Five concert series. The lucky winners were Emily F. Edwards, who entered her drawing entry form at Kate McCall. Also a winner, Bill Heafner, shown left. The winners received two $50 Downtown Dollar Gift Certificates. The event featured music from Coast to Coast, dancing, food vendors, and lots of fun! Drawing entry forms can be found at participating downtown businesses and submitted during the Alive After Five event. The next Alive After Five is scheduled to be September, 25 2008.
Friday, August 15, 2008
Coast to Coast to Perform in Downtown Lincolnton
Downtown Lincolnton will be shagging to the sounds of Coast to Coast as the Griffin Insurance Agency/Nationwide Insurance Alive After Five concert series continues on Thursday, August 28, 2008.
Coast to Coast, a hometown favorite based out of Lincolnton, will be presented by Bank of America. The self-proclaimed "beach, boogie, and blues band" is sure to strike a note that resonates with everyone with a playlist that includes "Mustang Sally," "This Magic Moment," "Under the Boardwalk," and "I Want to Love You." For more information on Coast to Coast, check them out online at http://coasttocoastband.com/index.html or http://www.myspace.com/coasttocoastband.
Additionally, a drawing for two $50 Downtown Dollars gift certificates will be held during the concert. Entries must be submitted to participating downtown businesses by the day of the show, and those who enter must be present when their names are selected to claim their prizes.
Food and fun will abound with vendors, a NASCAR Nationwide Series show car, and plenty of music. Several downtown restaurants will be open for the show as well. Watch downtown Lincolnton come alive as concert-goers gather at
Lovable Lincolnton Featured Tar Heel Town in September Issue of Our State Magazine
When citizens of Lincolnton pick up their September issue of Our State Magazine they’ll be pleasantly surprised to find that Lincolnton is the featured Tar Heel Town. D.G. Martin penned the article that highlights the many uniques places downtown that give Lincolnton its classic character and makes Lincolnton such a great place to live, work and play.
Ask Dr. Downtown
Dear Dr Downtown:
Q: What incentives are available for building rehabilitation downtown?
A: There are five (5) different incentives available for rehabilitating buildings downtown three (3) City of Lincolnton Grant Programs that provide cash, a local bank loan pool that provides loans at ½% below the prime rate, and state and federal tax credits that are a dollar for dollar reduction in your income taxes up to 40% of the rehabilitation costs.
Incentive Grant for Storefront Rehabilitation:
Provides 50% of the total cost of approved projects up to $40 per linear foot of front façade. Side facades are eligible on corner buildings and buildings where the side façade is clearly visible from a public right-of-way
Architectural Services Grant:
Provides 50% of the design cost of up to $2,500
Substantial Building Rehab Grant Program:
Provides $10.00 per $100 (10%) of assessed value of the building as a matching grant. The required match is 50% of the improvements value of the property as determined by the tax assessor.
Low Interest Loan Pool:
An additional incentive is a loan pool from Lincolnton's banks. This program provides a 1/2% below prime rate loan for a 15 year term for the acquisition and rehabilitation of downtown buildings.
Tax Credits:
Federal & State Tax Credits are available for Rehabilitation for buildings in the Lincolnton Commercial Historic District. Rehabs could be eligible for a 20% federal tax credit and 20% state tax credit on the amount of the building rehabilitation.
More information is available at www.downtownlincolnton.org
Q: What incentives are available for building rehabilitation downtown?
A: There are five (5) different incentives available for rehabilitating buildings downtown three (3) City of Lincolnton Grant Programs that provide cash, a local bank loan pool that provides loans at ½% below the prime rate, and state and federal tax credits that are a dollar for dollar reduction in your income taxes up to 40% of the rehabilitation costs.
Incentive Grant for Storefront Rehabilitation:
Provides 50% of the total cost of approved projects up to $40 per linear foot of front façade. Side facades are eligible on corner buildings and buildings where the side façade is clearly visible from a public right-of-way
Architectural Services Grant:
Provides 50% of the design cost of up to $2,500
Substantial Building Rehab Grant Program:
Provides $10.00 per $100 (10%) of assessed value of the building as a matching grant. The required match is 50% of the improvements value of the property as determined by the tax assessor.
Low Interest Loan Pool:
An additional incentive is a loan pool from Lincolnton's banks. This program provides a 1/2% below prime rate loan for a 15 year term for the acquisition and rehabilitation of downtown buildings.
Tax Credits:
Federal & State Tax Credits are available for Rehabilitation for buildings in the Lincolnton Commercial Historic District. Rehabs could be eligible for a 20% federal tax credit and 20% state tax credit on the amount of the building rehabilitation.
More information is available at www.downtownlincolnton.org
Personal Artist Studio & Gallery Celebrates Grand Opening
Personal Artist Studio & Gallery, located at
group of artists, including Bostian herself.
Friday, August 1, 2008
DDA Premiers First Downtown Lincolnton Video Business Highlight
As you may have noticed by this blog, the Downtown Development Association of Lincolnton is beginning to adopt a more modern approach to public communication. With the wealth of Web-based networking tools now available, DDA is taking advantage of these opportunities to reach new people; garner feedback from the public at large; maintain constant contact with those whose lives involve Downtown Lincolnton; and to showcase the people, places, and things that make us so proud of downtown.
If you look just to the right of this entry, you will see the first of many Video Business Highlights that we will use to spotlight the businesses and business owners who make Downtown Lincolnton unique. Each week, a new business will be featured in this spot - and all of our highlights will be accessible at http://www.youtube.com. We would like to thank Nick and Judy Komas of House of Trophies & Engraving and Classic Art & Framing for agreeing to be our "guinea pig" for this endeavor, and Stephen Starnes for loaning to us his hosting talents. Be sure and check back regularly - you never know who will be showcased next!
Ask Dr. Downtown
Dear Dr. Downtown:
Q: What efforts are being made to attract new businesses downtown?
A: There are four primary techniques the Downtown Development Association uses to market downtown to reach a target business and attract potential investors downtown: Publicity, Promotional Materials, Direct Mail and Personal Selling. Given its limited financial resources, DDA must create the greatest number of positive impressions for the least cost.
Thursday, July 24, 2008
Too Much Sylvia Rolls into Downtown Lincolnton
The 2008 Griffin Agency Nationwide Insurance Alive After Five concert series is back! On Thursday, July 31, 2008 the streets of downtown Lincolnton will be dancing to the sounds of Too Much Sylvia, presented by Peoples Bank. Admission is free and coolers are not allowed in this event. The show kicks off at 6:00pm and runs till 9:00pm. There will be music, food and fun for the entire family. 
As a special addition to this month's Alive After Five, The Downtown Development Association of Lincolnton will be holding a drawing during the concert for a gift certificate from Court Street Grille and two $50 Downtown Dollar Gift Certificates. Stop by any participating downtown Lincolnton business, starting this week, to fill out an entry form and drop it in the box next to the register. On Thursday, July 31, 2008 at 4pm, all entry forms will be picked up from participating businesses. Winners will be randomly selected during the concert that night. The winners must be present at Alive After Five when their names are called to claim their prizes. For further information please call 704-736-8915.
This Alive After Five is also bike night, welcoming all motorcycle enthusiasts to ride in and enjoy the fun. The National Guard will have a rock-climbing wall for adventure seekers to test out their skills. There will also be a NASCAR Nationwide Series Car on display for everyone to enjoy. So grab your lawn chairs and bring the neighbors to enjoy the musical sounds of Too Much Sylvia Thursday, July 31, 2008.
As a special addition to this month's Alive After Five, The Downtown Development Association of Lincolnton will be holding a drawing during the concert for a gift certificate from Court Street Grille and two $50 Downtown Dollar Gift Certificates. Stop by any participating downtown Lincolnton business, starting this week, to fill out an entry form and drop it in the box next to the register. On Thursday, July 31, 2008 at 4pm, all entry forms will be picked up from participating businesses. Winners will be randomly selected during the concert that night. The winners must be present at Alive After Five when their names are called to claim their prizes. For further information please call 704-736-8915.
This Alive After Five is also bike night, welcoming all motorcycle enthusiasts to ride in and enjoy the fun. The National Guard will have a rock-climbing wall for adventure seekers to test out their skills. There will also be a NASCAR Nationwide Series Car on display for everyone to enjoy. So grab your lawn chairs and bring the neighbors to enjoy the musical sounds of Too Much Sylvia Thursday, July 31, 2008.
Downtown Development Association Community Blood Drive
DDA is sponsoring a community blood drive on Thursday, July 31, 2008 from 5:00pm - 8:00pm during the Alive After Five Concert Series. Stop by the Community Bloodmobile that will be parked downtown and donate. All presenting donors will qualify to win a weekly drawing for a $50 Gas Gift Card and a monthly drawing for a $500 Gas Gift Card!!
Apple Queen Pageant Celebrates 30 Years
Every year as a kick-off to The Lincoln County Apple Festival, Lincolnton host The Lincoln County Apple Queen Pageant and this year is the pageant's 30th anniversary. Event organizers are hoping to make this year's pageant one of the best thus far. The first Apple Queen was crowned in 1978 in the cafeteria of S.Ray Lowder Elementary School. Since then, the pageant has been held at the James W. Warren Citizens Center. There has been 28 girls crowned and 266 lovely contestants. This year's pageant will be held on Saturday August 9, 2008 at 7:00pm-11:00pm at the James W. Warren Citizens Center. So come out and enjoy an entertaining evening of poise and grace.
Tuesday, July 15, 2008
2008 Find Your Independents Winner
For the past two weeks Lincolnton has been celebrating "Independents Days" to motivate consumers to support their community by shopping at locally owned, independent businesses. Many residents of Lincolnton celebrated Independents Days by participating in the Shop Local Challenge and the Find Your Independents Scavenger Hunt. The winner of the Find Your Independents Scavenger Hunt was randomly selected from all the completed game cards endorsed by the participating businesses.
The 2008 Find Your Independents winner is Jennifer Sinclair of Lincolnton. " I enjoyed the scavenger hunt a lot, I walked into businesses that I haven't been into before" said Sinclair.
Sinclair received a prize pack of items from Clark Tire and Auto Supply, Classy Consignments, Color Me Pretty, Heavenly Paws Pet Grooming, House of Trophies/Classic Art and Framing, Kate McCall, Merle Norman Cosmetic Studio and Southern Charm Wines.
The 2008 Find Your Independents winner is Jennifer Sinclair of Lincolnton. " I enjoyed the scavenger hunt a lot, I walked into businesses that I haven't been into before" said Sinclair.
Sinclair received a prize pack of items from Clark Tire and Auto Supply, Classy Consignments, Color Me Pretty, Heavenly Paws Pet Grooming, House of Trophies/Classic Art and Framing, Kate McCall, Merle Norman Cosmetic Studio and Southern Charm Wines.
Wednesday, July 9, 2008
Downtown Lincolnton Welcomes...
Southern Charm Wines
235-D East Main Street, Lincolnton
235-D East Main Street, Lincolnton
Is now open featuring Hand-Crafted Wines, Ashe County Cheese, Timmerman Fine Wrought Iron Furniture, Wine Kits and supplies for the Home Vintner, gift baskets, pottery by Kimbrell Frazier, Hal Dedmon and Corine Guseman, Hand-Woven baskets, Gourmet baked goods and snacks as well as various wine accessories. Southern Charm Wines, believe in the value of hand-crafted treasures and that's exactly what you'll find.Everyone is invited to attend their Grand Opening Celebration and Ribbon Cutting Ceremony on Thursday, July 24, 2008 at 5:30 pm. The Celebration continues on Friday, July 25 and Saturday, July 26 with free wine tastings and daily drawings. There will also be exclusive Grand Opening Specials during the week of July 24 - July 26.
Hours:
Tuesday - Friday 10:00 am to 5:30 pm
Saturday 10:00 am to 2:00 pm
Phone:704-240-9899
Downtown Lincolnton Welcomes....
36th Street Bakery, Cafe & Catering
101 North Court Sq. Lincolnton
101 North Court Sq. Lincolnton
The bakery is now open, known for their world famous creme horns also offers breakfast panini sandwiches, fresh baked pastries, gourmet dips, signature sandwiches and salads as well as gourmet coffees including mochas, lattes, and espressos. Some of their services include wedding and event cakes, catering company luncheons, cocktail receptions, formal dinner parties and casual gatherings. The Grand Opening and Ribbon cutting ceremony is scheduled for August 7th, at 10:00am.
Hours:
Monday - Friday 7:00 am to 6:00 pm
Saturday 7:00 am to 3:00 pm
Phone Number:
704-735-1117
Website:
www.36thstreetbakery.com
Monday, July 7, 2008
Window Decorating Contest Winners
The Winners of the 4th of July Window Decorating Contest are:
1st Place: Estate Jewelers
2nd Place: The Furniture Construction Company
3rd Place: Lighthouse Christian Book Store
4th Place: Lincoln Mutual Insurance Company
Congratulations! We look forward to your participation in the future.
1st Place: Estate Jewelers
2nd Place: The Furniture Construction Company
3rd Place: Lighthouse Christian Book Store
4th Place: Lincoln Mutual Insurance Company
Congratulations! We look forward to your participation in the future.
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