ANNUAL REPORT
JULY 2015 – JUNE 2016
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DOW N TOW N F R E DE R I C K The hub of culture, commerce and government, our urban downtown with a small town feel is vibrant, walkable and economically vital. In FY16, the Partnership finalized the Strategic Plan which will guide our work over the next five years including:
LIVE
DOWNTOWN Welcome 335 new residents by 2020
WORK DOWNTOWN
Grow by 200 new jobs and maintain 3,200 public sector employees
STAY DOWNTOWN
Grow by at least 200 more overnight rooms in 2018
PLAY DOWNTOWN
Bring more people to shop, eat and experience Downtown Frederick
CONNECT DOWNTOWN
FOR MORE PLAN DETAILS, SEE DOWNTOWNFREDERICK.ORG/ABOUT-US
Take action on underutilized sites and connect downtown neighborhoods
Take a look at the many accomplishments the Partnership achieved this fiscal year...
Held the 2nd annual Movie Night on Carroll Creek series that brought 1,600 people downtown for its six showings
Applied for and received help from Leadership Frederick County’s Leaders on Loan program to identify how to better use the trellis area on Carroll Creek
2015 JULY
AUGUST
Partnership staff & downtown business owners visited Asheville, NC and Greenville, SC to learn more from their downtown staff
Welcomed 250 Hood College students to Downtown Frederick for a “Taste of Downtown”
Offered trolley service to 839 riders with support from our partners, increasing visitor circulation at nine First Saturdays
SEPTEMBER
OCTOBER
Kicked off the 25th Anniversary celebration at a Rise & Shine with the Partnership breakfast. More than 100 guests raised $60,000 to support the Strategic Plan
Managed the ongoing faรงade program, which has awarded more than 100 improvement grants since its inception
Stay Downtown: Launched an hours of operation initiative to encourage businesses to stay open late during the holiday season
Published premier issue of Get it Downtown magazine, highlighting businesses and owners
2016 NOVEMBER
DECEMBER
Play Downtown: Lit up 30 downtown storefronts during the holidays
Sold $121,000 in gift cards between June and December (Nearly $81,000 sold in December!), an increase of 12% compared to the previous year
Live Downtown: Awarded a $20,000 grant from the State for marketing and policy initiatives
Unveiled Mission Interior renovation changes to Candy Kitchen and North Market Pop Shop. A $4,000 grant funded the interior business improvements
Connect Downtown: Launched a study to re-examine the U.S. Post Office site
Conducted five Competitive Edge series sessions including a city visit to Fredericksburg, VA and speakers from the National Retail Federation and local subject experts
JANUARY
FEBRUARY
Stay Downtown: Advocated in Annapolis for the Downtown Hotel and hosted a hotel pop up to show support for the Downtown Hotel
Advocated for changes to the City’s Restaurants with Entertainment regulations
Work Downtown: Awarded a $15,500 grant from the State to create design concepts and a brand for a new tech incubator
Worked with the City to achieve approval of a new sidewalk cafĂŠ ordinance
MARCH
APRIL Hosted the Downtown Frederick Cooking School that featured 15 different classes by downtown chefs. The event was attended by 286 people and raised $6,000
Held Bring a Broom Saturday with more than 200 volunteers mulching, sweeping and planting flowers to brighten Downtown Frederick
Held the Downtown Collective, celebrating Downtown Frederick’s fashion, art and home design businesses
Connect Downtown: Awarded a $10,000 Main Street Improvement grant from the State to implement a pedestrian alley enhancement project
Held the annual Downtown Friends Bash at Artomatic to thank investors, supporters and partners
MAY
JUNE Held seven ribbon cuttings as part of Launch it Downtown, a program for businesses who have opened, reopened or celebrated a significant milestone
Received $25,000 for a second series of Levitt AMP Frederick concerts on Carroll Creek during June, July and August. Special thanks to our partners in producing another great series
Launched second round of Mission Interior with nearly $20,000 awarded to six businesses thanks to a grant supported by the State, the City of Frederick and the Partnership
FY16 Budget Summary
INCOME BUDGET CHART • *TOTAL= $1,001,000
*NOTE: TOTAL INCOME INCLUDES THE FUNDS RAISED TO SUPPORT THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE PARTNERSHIP STRATEGIC PLAN. THESE FUNDS WILL BE EXPENDED OVER THE NEXT FOUR YEARS.
EXPENSES BUDGET CHART • TOTAL= $875,000
The following individuals and organizations have made an investment in Downtown Frederick Partnership between July 1, 2015 and June 30, 2016. Their generous contributions make them a part of implementing great events and projects to ensure downtown’s continued vibrancy. Best of all, these investors bask in the satisfaction of knowing they are contributing to the vitality of Downtown Frederick. The Partnership is celebrating its 25th anniversary and investments given in honor of the anniversary are denoted by an asterisk (*). DOWNTOWN FREDERICK LEADERSHIP CIRCLE FOUNTAIN ROCK
MANAGEMENT
Karlys Kline & Tom Lynch
Pilar Olivo & Geordie Wilson
THE PARTNERSHIP CLUB
Yvonne & Jim
REINSCH
Melanie & David
WILLIAMSON
GRANTORS
Restaurant & Brewery
BRICKS & MORTAR GUILD Anonymous Sonia & David Demiray, in memory of Dr. Adel Demiray Colleen Remsberg, in memory of Gurney G. Gosnell Beta Associates Landis Rental, in memory of Jack & Kitty Landis Dave Schrodel Schrodel Properties DOWNTOWN FREDERICK ADVOCATES Black Hog BBQ* Blue Ridge Bank* Boehman & Weigelt* Judith Breen Phil Bowers Cacique* Crisafulli’s Cheese Shop Melinda & Joe Donegan Ec’clectibles* Edgeworks Knife & Supply Kim Firestone* Marcia Hall & Jerry Quance* Kevin Hessler Hood College* Nikki & Skip Irwin* Joan & Marty Lapera* LTD Creative Elizabeth Lovoy Derek McGee* Shabri Moore* Jean & Ben Norman* Betsy & Pete Pakenas* Lorraine & Pete Plamondon, Sr.* Powell Flynn LLP* Radcliffe Realty The Family Heritage Trust Company* The Tasting Room* WBA Foundation*
DOWNTOWN FREDERICK PROMOTERS Bushwallers Canapes Doug Chappell Carla Clarke CMB Accounting Dream House Furniture & Design LLC Frederick Brick Works Frederick Coffee Co. Frederick Fudge & Ice Cream Suzanne & Mark Friis* Hedge Garden Care LLC Hill House Enterprises* Kinga Michelle Huzella Kathleen & Thomas Igo* Lauren Kremers* Barbara Lindberg Kathaleen Lucey* Molly’s Meanderings Susan & Ed Riuli Carmen & James Schmersahl The Muse The Orchard The Wine Kitchen on the Creek Varner & Goundry PC Madonna & John Vitarello De Williard Eleanor Winter Woodsboro Bank DOWNTOWN FREDERICK FANS Baltimore Gold of Frederick Beans and Bagels Eleanor & Pete Bowers* Cafe Anglais Cafe Nola Cannon Hill Logistics Capacity Building Solutions Arleen & Steve Chafitz Crabapples Curious Iguana Dancing Bear Toys Peggy Dufour Earthly Elements
Evangelical Lutheran Church Catharine Fairley Kathy & Neil Fay Firestone’s Market Betsy & Robert Fisher Footlights Gallery 322 Dr. Cynthia Hindman & Paul Feinberg Hunting Creek Outfitters Jojo’s Restaurant & Tap House* Truby LaGarde & Paul Lambertson Lebherz Oil & Vinegar Emporium (L.O.V.E) Nanette Markey Mary & Larry Marsh Magoo’s Pub & Eatery Kate McDermott Krista McGowan & BJ Davisson Natural Fusion Hair Studio North End Cleaners Alice Orzechowski, CPA Silk & Burlap Skuare Burger Kristina & Dusty Rood Shab Row Tea Emporium Text Design Inc The Berkheimer Group Morgan Stanley The Cellar Door The Little Pottery Shop* The Pasta Palette The Skin Care Shop Third Street Neighbors, in memory of Sandy Steele Vini Culture Wine Bar & Cafe Washington Gas Frederick Division Wheel Base Bicycle Shop Yaneth Reyes LLC DOWNTOWN FREDERICK SUPPORTERS Accents at Shab Row Beth Azrael Joan & Samuel Barrick
Sue & Dick Basford Chic to Chic Amy & Jim Clapp Nancy & Casper Cline David Cook Mary & Lawrence Costello Howard Cox Whitney Dahlberg Diane & Maurice Daugherty John Day & Peter Brehm* Dolan Media Management Kelly & Matthew Donahue Elliott CPA LLC Evangelical Reformed United Church of Christ Exotic Lumber Inc Frederick Memorial Hospital Denise & Bernard Gouin* Grove Public Relations Patricia & Everett Hart* Jason Hade Kerri Hesley & Tim Gibian* Hollerstown Hill B&B Patty & John Kettlestrings La Niche Carole & Warren Larkin Marks of the Spark Tattoos* Sandra & Dennis Murphy* Rose Marie Myers* One of a Kind Jeanie & Clarence Reeder* Ruppert Properties Six East Salon and Spa Lisa Tatum & Charles Levy Warner Commercial Mary Ann Wesselman* Zavos Architecture DOWNTOWN FREDERICK FRIENDS Alterations Plus Father Alister Anderson Anonymous Cheri Baker Kelly Beins Bravura Arts & Framing Bernie Callan Susan Chapman* Elizabeth & Galen Clagett
Jessica Coakley Catalan Conlon Siobhan Connellan Crystal Forests Custom Imprints Julia & Glen Ferguson Fabulous Finds Jessica Fitzwater* Aspire Women’s Clothing Boutique Murray Friedman Jan & John Gardner* Habitat for Humanity Jeanne Hall* Michele Hartley JD Energy, Inc. Jeffrey Jones Harriet Litras Barbara & Richard Heatherton Jim Lynch Connie Martin Patricia & Robert Mayernik Jana Moberly Sue & Don Murphy Cindy & Russ Olson Michelle Peake Mardelle Poffenberger James Poles Margray & Bill Poulin Darcy Richards Kelly Russell* Charles Schrodel Sky’s the Limit Clarence Smith Jessica Smith Les & Chris Smith Barbara Starr The Artists’ Gallery Robin & Edward Thompson Wag’s Restaurant Melissa & Eric Ward* Roger Wilson* Terri & Mike Winder*
FY16 SPONSORS ALIVE @ FIVE 2016 Audio Video Group BB&T Brewer’s Alley CARE Veterinary Clinic, presenting Comcast DARCARS Toyota of Frederick Digital Bard Double K Farms EDCO FoodPro Frederick County Bank Frederick Keys Frederick Magazine Frederick Sign & Banner Greentree Homes at Tuscarora Creek Grifols Biomat Jean Peterson Design Key 103.1/106.9 The Eagle Linton, Shafer, Warfield & Garrett, P.A. M&T Bank McShea Properties Morgan Stanley Morgan Keller Mosaic Power Plamondon Hospitality Partners Rotary Club of Carroll Creek Sandy Spring Bank Shuckin’ Shack Oyster Bar Tobacco Free Frederick US Acute Care Solutions WLR Automotive Group Woodsboro Bank ALIVE @ FIVE FRIENDS OF ALIVE @ FIVE 2016 Artisinal Hair Company Jim Bass Group of Real Estate Teams, LLC Charlie Bowers Cafe Nola Century 21 Redwood Realty Colonial Jewelers Cowork Frederick Edgeworks Knife & Supply Exotic Lumber Inc Fabulous Finds Firestone’s Market Frederick Networking Pros on the Go Frederick Shell Carwash Georgetown Insurance Service GOOD juju Lingg Property Consulting Lisa Hill Hood College JKW Beauty Jojo’s Restaurant & Tap House Maryland Real Estate Group Maryjane & Randy McClement Retro-Metro Salisbury, McLister & Foley, LLP Josh Segal Shab Row Tea Emporium The Collins Team, ReMax Results The Pasta Palette
The Trail House The Washington Post The Wine Kitchen on the Creek TLC Bridal & Formal Boutique Tourism Council of Frederick County Vini Culture Wine Bar & Cafe Welcome Home Realty Group BRING A BROOM SATURDAY City of Frederick Comcast, presenting Oldetowne Landscape Architects Tobacco Free Frederick Wegmans CITY CLUB SOCIAL SERIES DOWNTOWN DO SI DO 2015 HOSTS: Melanie Smith-Bell & David Bell Kristi & Matt Edens Amy Goldsmith Nicole & Sean Mitchell Pilar Olivo & Geordie Wilson CITY CLUB SOCIAL SERIES TAPAS ON TOP 2015 HOSTS: Paula Jagemann Bane Someone With Group CITY CLUB SOCIAL SERIES OCTOBERFEST 2015 HOSTS: Dee Dolan & Harry George Nikki & Skip Irwin Meta & Mike Nash Melissa & Eric Ward Jan & Joe Welty CITY CLUB SOCIAL SERIES – GORGEOUS GARDENS 2016 HOSTS: Ann & Ric Adams Karlys & Tom “Klynch” Sheila & Mike Schaden Bonnie & Rob Swanson COMPETITIVE EDGE MISSION: INTERIOR 2015 PNC Bank COMPETITIVE EDGE 2016 City of Frederick Department of Economic Development PNC Bank, presenting DOWNTOWN FREDERICK COOKING SCHOOL Wegmans DOWNTOWN FREDERICK COLLECTIVE Aspire Women’s Boutique Erica Burns Designs Molly’s Meanderings Patrick Street Interiors Silk & Burlap Velvet Lounge Zebop FIRST SATURDAY Accents at Shab Row AIGA BlueRidge Chapter Baltimore Gold of Frederick
Big Cork Vineyards, presenting Brewer’s Alley Cafe Nola Cakes to Die For CARE Veterinary Center, presenting & trolley sponsor Celebrate Frederick Century 21 Redwood Realty Chic to Chic Club Aqua Lounge Colonial Jewelers Crisafulli’s Cheese Shop Dragon Distillery East of Market Apartments, presenting Ec’clectibles Edgeworks Knife & Supply Emporium Antiques Estate at Landis Jewelers Evangelical Lutheran Church Everedy Square Shab Row, trolley sponsor Fabulous Finds Flying Dog Brewery Frederick Basket Company Frederick Coin Exchange Frederick County Bank, presenting Frederick Radiology and Diagnostic Center Georgetown Insurance Service, Inc Hollistic Health Associates Hood College Hootch and Banter Hunting Creek Outfitters La Paz Mexican Restaurant Law Office of Scott A. Morrison Magoo’s Pub & Eatery Maryland Oral Surgery Associates (MOSA) Maryland Sunrooms McGuire’s Fine Arts McShea & Company, Inc. Mid-Atlantic Clinic of Chiropractic Mid-Maryland Oral Surgery and Maxillofacial Surgery Molly’s Meanderings Naturalawn of America Neutre North Market Pop Shop Paws in the City PearlFection Dentistry, presenting Pretzel & Pizza Creations Primitive Homespuns Rocket Media Group Sabor de Cuba Shab Row Tea Emporium Shabby Chic Creative Studios & Boutique Shuckin’ Shack Oyster Bar Silk & Burlap Solar City Tailwinds Over Frederick The Historical Society of Frederick County The Muse
The Pasta Palette The Wine Kitchen on the Creek United Way of Frederick County Wegmans, presenting Weinberg Center for the Arts Whidden Willow Woodsboro Bank Visions Volt Yogamour Zebop FROSTY FRIDAY Mayne’s Tree Farm Plamondon Hospitality Partners GET IT DOWNTOWN SCAVENGER HUNT Brewer’s Alley City of Frederick - Department of Economic Development Dancing Bear Toys & Gifts Frederick County Bank Hood College Lebherz Oil & Vinegar Emporium (L.O.V.E) The Skin Care Shop HALLOWEEN IN DOWNTOWN FREDERICK Maryland Oral Surgery Associates (MOSA) LEVITT AMP FREDERICK MUSIC SERIES 2015 CARE Veterinary Center Country Meadows Frederick County Bank Frederick Dermatology Mount St. Mary’s University Real Estate Teams Wegmans Woodsboro Bank LEVITT AMP FREDERICK MUSIC SERIES 2016 Frederick Reads Frederick Playlist Levitt Pavilions The Delaplaine Foundation MOVIE NIGHT ON CARROLL CREEK 2015 City of Frederick - Department of Economic Development Jojo’s Restaurant & Tap House The Delaplaine Foundation Wantz Distributors MOVIE NIGHT ON CARROLL CREEK 2016 CARE Veterinary Center, presenting Frederick County Bank The Delaplaine Foundation Wantz Distributors
COVER PHOTO CREDIT: Kelly Hahn Photography
Non-Voting Directors John Fieseler, TOURISM COUNCIL OF FREDERICK Stephanie Fitch, FREDERICK COUNTY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE Caressa Flannery, CELEBRATE FREDERICK Louise Kennelly, FREDERICK ARTS COUNCIL Kara Norman, DOWNTOWN FREDERICK PARTNERSHIP Helen Propheter, FREDERICK COUNTY OFFICE OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT Billy Shreve, FREDERICK COUNTY COUNCIL
Voting Directors Brittany Carpenter Matt Edens Michelle Kershner Sean Norris Kelly Russell Joi Vogin Louanne Welgoss Mike Winder
Committee Chairpersons Lauren Kremers – Design Chair Joe Donegan – Business Development Chair Carla Clarke – Organization Co-chair Marty Lapera – Organization Co-chair Mardelle Poffenberger – Promotion Co-chair Murray Friedman – Promotion Co-chair
Board of Directors Pilar Olivo – President Leslie Powell – Vice President Derek McGee – Secretary Melinda Elliott – Treasurer
19 E. Church St. Frederick, MD 21701
Downtown Frederick Partnership
Tel: 301.698.8118 Fax: 301.698.4881 mainstreet@downtownfrederick.org www.downtownfrederick.org
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