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820 W St. Germain St.
St. Cloud, MN 56301
(320) 257-8600

Committees and Projects

There's a lot happening in St. Cloud's Downtown - there are all kinds of new projects and developments happening right now. If you want to learn more about any of the committee or to join a committee, send an email or call (320) 257-8600.

MEMBERSHIP DEVELOPMENT - Get everyone working toward the same vision.

Expect to achieve/results:

Strengthened relationship with members and existing Downtown businsses
Increased membership base
Increased training opportunities for membership
Grow membership and build loyalty
Engaged members through volunteerism
Expand value of membershp
Increased revenues
Expand mission impact
Healthy and sustainable budget
Grown numbers of volunteers working to make the Downtown better
Enhance image of the Downtown districts
Sales increased in Downtown businesses and the region

FUND DEVELOPMENT - Helps to execute the fundraising plan that incorporates a series of appropriate vehicles, such as special events, direct mail, phone calls, personal visits, etc.

Expect to achieve/results:

Money raised for Downtown programs and projects
Developed and maintained a robust and diversified funding stream
Expanded volunteer base
Engaged the broader community in supporting Downtown
Well attended Downtown events
Successful grant applications
A healthy organizational budget

INFRASTRUCTURE & DESIGN - Get Downtown in top physical shape

Expect to achieve/results:

Increased design appreciation
Increased investment in Downtown buildings
Stronger marketplace
Increased investments by both public and privte sectors
An historically restored Downtown
Great public and private signage (wayfinding campaign)
Excellent public spaces and structures
Increased property values
Knowledge and awareness of preservation
A clean Downtown
A pedestrian friendly Downtown
A visually pleasing Downtown (placemaking / public art)

MARKETING & EVENTS - Get people Downtown

Expect to achieve/results:

Increased foot traffic
Increased sales
Increased publicity
Increased number of quality businesses
Brand recognition
Larger market and greater market share
Better understanding of the market and reaction to the market by Downtown businesses
Healthier Downtown businesses
Healthier downtown business mix
Increased business activity, rents, property values, jobs and investor confidence
Market based rents and property values
Identified market opportunities
An annual marketing plan for Downtown
An enhanced image of the District(s)
Visitors attracted to the District(s)
Downtown as the center of activity for the region

PARKING & TRANSPORTATION - Meetings held every other month at 1:00 pm at City Hall.

YOUNG PROFESSIONAL'S ORGANIZATION

FOCUS AREAS:
This is a Professional’s networking organization (and a subgroup of the St. Cloud Downtown Council) for young professionals that is fun, laid back, and has a limited time and monetary commitment. It is a

great opportunity to mingle with other young professionals, build career skills, and learn about the community!

Career Development
Community Development
Live and/or local music
Unique entertainment/cultural features of the area
Environmental stewardship
Animals
Outdoor physical activities
Technology
Personal finance management/development

Contact the YPO to Sign Up!

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