As we welcome the start of a new month we also welcome you to a reimagined Main Street News! Our team is undergoing some changes and as we work through this time of transition, we will be returning this mailer to a monthly publication schedule supplemented with special mailers to share important updates and resources. Keep reading to learn about our upcoming meetings, call for artists, Square E-commerce program, some cool Downtown happenings, and new resources for residents and businesses.
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Main Street Presents
Community Calendar
Our meetings are open to the public. We invite you to join the movement to bring back Downtown by tuning in, serving on a committee, or becoming an ambassador. All meetings are hosted virtually via Zoom, until further notice.
Board of Directors – Tuesday, March 9, 4:30pm
Promotions & Fundraising Committee – Monday, March 8, 12pm
Clean & Safe Committee – Wednesday, March 10, 4:30pm
Economic Development Committee – Monday, March 15, 5:30pm
Save the Date!
Annual Stakeholder Meeting – Wednesday, March 24, 5pm
Call for Artists: Art In Windows 2021!
We are excited to announce a new collaboration with NIAD Art Center to raise visibility for local artists and bring art into public spaces along 23rd Street and Macdonald Avenues in Downtown Richmond!
Richmond-based artists are invited to submit works to be considered for inclusion in simultaneous Art In Windows exhibitions, participate in a virtual reception event, and attend a virtual small business development workshop.
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Free Square E-commerce Program
Take action now to invest in your business, build your online presence, and streamline your operations.
2) Have questions? Sign up for virtual office hours: March 18 & 19.
3) Request a FREE reader to process payments safely and securely anywhere!
Square University Webinar Series
April – June: Webinars on Specialty Topics, Virtual Office Hours, Full Access to On-Demand Intro Webinars, AND enter to win a FREE Square Register – $800 value!
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Cool Downtown Happenings
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Congratulations–and a lunch visit–are in order for Downtown’s newest business:
322 Harbour Way #7
(Market Square Mall)
Open Monday-Friday, 8am – 4pm
(510) 778-8532 | www.newlifecafe.us
Guides, Resources & Opportunities
Main Street Now Conference
Small Business Day
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Live, interactive sessions with retail experts and a plenary on the future of small business to a happy hour with fellow entrepreneurs.
The Inclusivity Project
by NorCal SBDC & Nor-Cal FDC
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A new strategic partnership between the NorCal SBDC and Nor-Cal FDC to support Black business owners and entrepreneurs with capital, mentorship, and start-up support.
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