Downtown Dayton Partnership
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Downtown Dayton Partnership
���� �������� ON THE HORIZON Sit Back and Enjoy the Show From grand spectacles to intimate drama, the downtown performing arts community is gearing up for a season that is anything but ordinary. The Beatles, Wizard of Oz, and Indiana Jones are all part of the Dayton Philharmonic Orchestra’s ‘Power of Music’ season, and it all starts with the Russian Spectacular Sept. 15-16 at the Schuster Center. Disney’s Beauty and the Beast will kick off the Victoria Theatre Association’s 2006-07 Broadway season Sept. 19-Oct. 1, and the lineup also includes Disney’s Aida, Jesus Christ Superstar, and Tuesdays with Morrie. The Human Race Theatre Company has one of the hottest lineups in their history, with cutting-edge productions of Moonlight and Magnolias, I Am My Own Wife, and the regional premiere of Harold & Maude - The Musical. ‘Art that Sings’ is the theme of the Dayton Opera’s upcoming season, featuring Madame Butterfly Oct. 21, 27 & 29. This new production, designed by Japanese artist Jun Kaneko, explores this beloved opera with bold colors and striking special effects. Catch a classic during the Dayton Ballet’s upcoming season, which includes The Legend of Sleepy Hollow, The Nutcracker, Swan Lake, Robin Hood and a new production of The Who’s TOMMY. Rhythm in Shoes will kick off its 20th Anniversary Season on Sept. 23 with top notch taps and tunes. DCDC celebrates its 38th season with three local performances at the Schuster Center, including Celebrate Dunbar!, In the Spirit of Christmas, and The Dances of Jacob Lawrence. Broad cultural diversity is explored through the many offerings of Cityfolk, including jazz performances, Celtic artists, and much more. For a full arts calendar go to www.cultureworks.org, or for tickets and show information visit www.ticketcenterstage.com or call (937) 228-3630. Event Connection Early Fall 2006 Dayton Greek Festival Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church September 8-11 Urban Nights Various Downtown Locations September 15 Taste of the Miami Valley RiverScape MetroPark September 15 & 16 Hispanic Heritage Festival RiverScape MetroPark September 23 Oktoberfest Dayton Art Institute September 29-October 1 Jun Kaneko: Madame Butterfly Dayton Visual Arts Center September 29-November 4 Ghosts & Goblins Run RiverScape MetroPark October 24 Hamlet Sinclair Community College Blair Hall Theatre October 26-28 For a complete list of events happening in Downtown Dayton, visit www.downtowndayton.org Your Special Improvement District Update from the Downtown Dayton Partnership September/October 2006 Jobs Committee Focuses on Downtown Office Market Since January, a committee of downtown property owners, building managers, and other experts has been studying the downtown office market, looking at its competitive advantages and disadvantages that need to be addressed. In light of recent relocation announcements, this committee’s work will be critical in developing new strategies to stabilize and grow our downtown job base. The committee will make its recommendations to the DDP Board of Trustees later this year. In the meantime, several downtown properties, including 333 W. First Street, 111 W. First Street and 130 W. Second Street, managed through C.B. Richard Ellis, continue to be successful in attracting new businesses and retaining existing tenants. Sue Zickefoose, senior vice president with Mark Fornes Realty, is the leasing agent for all three of the properties and recently has renewed 18 leases for the three properties. “We have a great working relationship. Sue’s knowledge and our operational platform work extremely well together,” said Norm Bertke, managing director of asset services for C.B. Richard Ellis. In addition to renewals, new tenants that have signed leases include the office of attorney David Duwel, who recently moved his practice to 130 W. Second Street from the suburbs. “Our lease was up and we had a Jason Cavinder, owner of the need for addi- First Street Deli in the 111 Building tional space. Several of my colleagues are located downtown and it just made sense for us to be here,” said Duwel. “Everything is convenient and the rates were very competitive. We are very happy with our new home.” Other new leases this year include First Street Deli; Paul Spaeth, Attorney at Law; telecommunication companies Clearwire and NuTel Broadband Communications; medical contractor GSSP Enterprises, Inc.; and County Corp. In other news, the Talbott Tower has recently signed a lease with Enterprise Information Management, Inc., a company that is new to the Dayton region. See inside for more details. ��������������������������� ��������� ����������������� ���� FOR YOU! W E N G N I H HAS SOMET ������������������� T H G I N E H T Friday, September 15 from 5 to 10 p.m. Enjoy tours of the best in urban living spaces, unique art galleries and exhibits, specials at downtown restaurants and retail shops, plus previews of the upcoming performing arts season and other live entertainment. Look inside to read more about what the night has in store! Editor: Laura Woeste Marketing Manager Become a DDP Partner! The DDP is the strategic planning organization for downtown Dayton. If you would like to be a partner in our efforts, please contact Sandy Gudorf, VP of Public Relations, at (937) 224-1518 or [email protected] (937) 224-1518 www.downtowndayton.org 1360 Kettering Tower Dayton, Ohio 45243 ����������������������������������������������������������� Presorted Standard US Postage PAID Dayton, OH Permit 1085 Chairs new on the scene L E T T E R from the Michael Greitzer, DDP Co-Chair Rhine McLin, DDP Co-Chair As you probably know, Maureen Pero recently resigned as president of the Downtown Dayton Partnership to join a private company downtown. Maureen’s tenure as president of the DDP is one that has been both noteworthy and very successful. She excelled at bringing together many community partners to get things done, and under her reign downtown Dayton has made numerous strides. We thank Maureen for her strong leadership over the past ten years and wish her the best of luck with her new position. In the meantime, the Executive Committee of the Downtown Dayton Partnership’s Board of Trustees has named Sandra Gudorf as interim president of the organization. Sandy has been with the DDP for more than 10 years and has both the knowledge and leadership skills to lead the organization during this transitional period. It is the Board’s intent to conduct a formal search and name a permanent replacement within the next six months. Be assured that in the interim, the DDP staff and Board of Trustees will continue to work hard for you – our downtown property owners and businesses – to make downtown the place we all want it to be. Michael Greitzer Co-Chair, Downtown Dayton Partnership Faces & Spaces D.C. TECH FIRM OPENS BRANCH IN TALBOTT TOWER Enterprise Information Management Inc. (EIM) is opening a branch office downtown, and considering the possibility of moving their headquarters here as well. City of Dayton officials recently joined other regional and state leaders to celebrate the announcement that this Virginia-based company is looking to add more jobs in downtown Dayton. Currently located in a 1,000-square-foot space in the Talbott Tower on North Ludlow Street, the company’s Dayton branch is looking to hire 10 to 15 workers by the end of the year. According to Enterprise Information Management, Bruce Lyman, chief executive officer, the government aeroInc., moves into the Talbott Tower space contractor could potentially invest more than $1 million to move its headquarters to Dayton. Since its inception in 1996, EIM has delivered complex business and information technology solutions to the U.S. Government - Department of Defense, military services and civil agencies. Five Rivers Outdoors J. Styles Design Center Rhine McLin Co-Chair, Downtown Dayton Partnership Want to Volunteer? Welcome Michael Liu, New Property Owner & Downtown Resident Michael Liu FIVE RIVERS OUTDOORS MOVES DOWNTOWN MetroParks’ Outdoor program has a new headquarters at 224 N. St. Clair Street, and plans for the space include a public information center, program staging area, and instruction space for adventure sport classes. The organization worked with the DDP to identify the best place downtown for their new home. Plans are underway to renovate the first floor, which was formerly occupied by Dayton History. MetroParks will lease the space from Dayton History, which will continue to occupy offices on the upper floors. Employees moved into the space in late August, but the facility will not be open to the public until renovations are complete in spring 2007. Five Rivers Outdoors focuses on outdoor adventure sports such as kayaking, rock climbing, backpacking and mountain biking. NEW RETAILER FOCUSES ON THE CUSTOMER FROM HEAD TO TOE J. Styles Design Center, located at 13 E. First Street in the first floor retail space of the Biltmore Towers, offers alteration and dry cleaning services, women’s clothing, and a variety of accessories and gift items. Owner Janice Bradford does all of the alteration work onsite and also designs her own line of clothing. Her custom designs are versatile pieces that travel well, and many of the items are also available online at www. jstyles.net. Store hours are Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. For more information, contact J. Styles at (937) 225-9404. Pitch in to help make two upcoming downtown events a success! Urban Nights is set for Friday, September 15 from 5 to 10 p.m. and the Dayton Holiday Festival kicks off with the Grande Illumination on Friday, November 24 from 4 to 9 p.m. The DDP is looking for volunteers to assist with a variety of duties for both events. Contact Laura Woeste at (937) 224-1518 or [email protected] to sign up. Friday, September 15 Dayton Holiday Festival Starts Friday, November 24 Picture This A message from the Co-Chairs of the Downtown Dayton Partnership DOWNTOWN PROFILES: Michael Liu is the new property owner of the Eva Felman Apartments at 100 N. Jefferson Street and the former Logan Studios building at 12 W. Fifth Street. Liu is also the owner of several commercial properties in the Cincinnati area, many of which are located in the suburbs and near universities. “I have always had an interest in business and real estate, and downtown Dayton was attractive to me because I like the energy and revitalization efforts here,” said Liu. “I moved to the United States from China when I was three, and I grew up in downtown Cincinnati. I always loved being surrounded by tall buildings and now I get to enjoy it again in my apartment building.” Liu currently resides in the penthouse of the Eva Felman Apartments, which features an enclosed glass balcony. His plans are to address the vacancy aspects of both properties, particularly the retail space at the Eva Felman Apartments. “I am looking at attracting tenants that will benefit the downtown neighborhood. The building will continue to be primarily apartments, but there are plans to make some improvements,” Liu added. “The former Logan Studios building also has great potential. There are improvements that need to be made, but it will be great space for a professional office user.” A Night Like No Other The DDP is partnering with Culture Works and Montgomery County for the next Urban Nights on Friday, September 15, and one thing is for sure – finding something new will not be a problem. The event is expanding with Culture Works’ Arts Fest, which will incorporate the performing arts throughout downtown. • Mini-performances on Courthouse Square and inside the Old Court House will feature professional groups like Cityfolk, Dayton Ballet, DCDC, Dayton Opera, Muse Machine, Human Race Theatre Co., and Rhythm in Shoes. ��������������������������� ��������� ����������������� ���� ������������������� • Throughout downtown there will be five smaller outdoor stages that will feature a variety of local entertainment, plus roving entertainment on sidewalks and street corners. • More than 90 businesses and organizations are participating, including locations throughout downtown, plus the Artists of Front Street, the Oregon District and the Wright-Dunbar Business Village. • Another new addition is the Taste of the Miami Valley presented by the Miami Valley Restaurant Association at RiverScape, where event-goers can purchase tickets to sample a wide assortment of cuisine. • View more than a dozen art galleries and exhibits, tour a variety of urban condos and apartments, and enjoy more than 50 restaurants, retailers, and other creative spaces. • Start at the information table on Courthouse Square, or at any participating location. Event maps are also available at www.downtowndayton.org. Urban Nights is presented by the Downtown Dayton Partnership, Culture Works, and Montgomery County with additional sponsorship support from WDTN-Channel 2, DP&L, Greater Dayton RTA, Dayton City Paper, Channel 945, Lite 99.9, Mix 107.7, Smooth Jazz 106.5, and WDPR Dayton Public Radio. Downtown Ambassador Activity Report June & July 2006 Trash Collected . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5,384 lbs. Graffiti Removed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50 Pedestrian Assistance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 649 Congratulations to Frank Graci, owner of The Flying Pizza at 223 N. Main Street, for winning awards at several national food competitions. Graci won first place in a dough-stretching event in Pittsburgh and his cheese pizza made the top 10 in the best pie competition held at the National Pizza and Ice Cream Show in Columbus. The Flying Pizza has been located downtown for 35 years. Property Owner/ Building Manager Contacts . . . . . . . . . 161 Motorists Assistance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 195 Panhandling Incidents Addressed. . . 140 Downtown Dayton Partnership Ambassador Jimmy Robinson power washes the sidewalk in front of the Old Court House. Request for Police Assistance . . . . . . . 105 Power Washing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16,200 gal. Chairs new on the scene L E T T E R from the Michael Greitzer, DDP Co-Chair Rhine McLin, DDP Co-Chair As you probably know, Maureen Pero recently resigned as president of the Downtown Dayton Partnership to join a private company downtown. Maureen’s tenure as president of the DDP is one that has been both noteworthy and very successful. She excelled at bringing together many community partners to get things done, and under her reign downtown Dayton has made numerous strides. We thank Maureen for her strong leadership over the past ten years and wish her the best of luck with her new position. In the meantime, the Executive Committee of the Downtown Dayton Partnership’s Board of Trustees has named Sandra Gudorf as interim president of the organization. Sandy has been with the DDP for more than 10 years and has both the knowledge and leadership skills to lead the organization during this transitional period. It is the Board’s intent to conduct a formal search and name a permanent replacement within the next six months. Be assured that in the interim, the DDP staff and Board of Trustees will continue to work hard for you – our downtown property owners and businesses – to make downtown the place we all want it to be. Michael Greitzer Co-Chair, Downtown Dayton Partnership Faces & Spaces D.C. TECH FIRM OPENS BRANCH IN TALBOTT TOWER Enterprise Information Management Inc. (EIM) is opening a branch office downtown, and considering the possibility of moving their headquarters here as well. City of Dayton officials recently joined other regional and state leaders to celebrate the announcement that this Virginia-based company is looking to add more jobs in downtown Dayton. Currently located in a 1,000-square-foot space in the Talbott Tower on North Ludlow Street, the company’s Dayton branch is looking to hire 10 to 15 workers by the end of the year. According to Enterprise Information Management, Bruce Lyman, chief executive officer, the government aeroInc., moves into the Talbott Tower space contractor could potentially invest more than $1 million to move its headquarters to Dayton. Since its inception in 1996, EIM has delivered complex business and information technology solutions to the U.S. Government - Department of Defense, military services and civil agencies. Five Rivers Outdoors J. Styles Design Center Rhine McLin Co-Chair, Downtown Dayton Partnership Want to Volunteer? Welcome Michael Liu, New Property Owner & Downtown Resident Michael Liu FIVE RIVERS OUTDOORS MOVES DOWNTOWN MetroParks’ Outdoor program has a new headquarters at 224 N. St. Clair Street, and plans for the space include a public information center, program staging area, and instruction space for adventure sport classes. The organization worked with the DDP to identify the best place downtown for their new home. Plans are underway to renovate the first floor, which was formerly occupied by Dayton History. MetroParks will lease the space from Dayton History, which will continue to occupy offices on the upper floors. Employees moved into the space in late August, but the facility will not be open to the public until renovations are complete in spring 2007. Five Rivers Outdoors focuses on outdoor adventure sports such as kayaking, rock climbing, backpacking and mountain biking. NEW RETAILER FOCUSES ON THE CUSTOMER FROM HEAD TO TOE J. Styles Design Center, located at 13 E. First Street in the first floor retail space of the Biltmore Towers, offers alteration and dry cleaning services, women’s clothing, and a variety of accessories and gift items. Owner Janice Bradford does all of the alteration work onsite and also designs her own line of clothing. Her custom designs are versatile pieces that travel well, and many of the items are also available online at www. jstyles.net. Store hours are Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. For more information, contact J. Styles at (937) 225-9404. Pitch in to help make two upcoming downtown events a success! Urban Nights is set for Friday, September 15 from 5 to 10 p.m. and the Dayton Holiday Festival kicks off with the Grande Illumination on Friday, November 24 from 4 to 9 p.m. The DDP is looking for volunteers to assist with a variety of duties for both events. Contact Laura Woeste at (937) 224-1518 or [email protected] to sign up. Friday, September 15 Dayton Holiday Festival Starts Friday, November 24 Picture This A message from the Co-Chairs of the Downtown Dayton Partnership DOWNTOWN PROFILES: Michael Liu is the new property owner of the Eva Felman Apartments at 100 N. Jefferson Street and the former Logan Studios building at 12 W. Fifth Street. Liu is also the owner of several commercial properties in the Cincinnati area, many of which are located in the suburbs and near universities. “I have always had an interest in business and real estate, and downtown Dayton was attractive to me because I like the energy and revitalization efforts here,” said Liu. “I moved to the United States from China when I was three, and I grew up in downtown Cincinnati. I always loved being surrounded by tall buildings and now I get to enjoy it again in my apartment building.” Liu currently resides in the penthouse of the Eva Felman Apartments, which features an enclosed glass balcony. His plans are to address the vacancy aspects of both properties, particularly the retail space at the Eva Felman Apartments. “I am looking at attracting tenants that will benefit the downtown neighborhood. The building will continue to be primarily apartments, but there are plans to make some improvements,” Liu added. “The former Logan Studios building also has great potential. There are improvements that need to be made, but it will be great space for a professional office user.” A Night Like No Other The DDP is partnering with Culture Works and Montgomery County for the next Urban Nights on Friday, September 15, and one thing is for sure – finding something new will not be a problem. The event is expanding with Culture Works’ Arts Fest, which will incorporate the performing arts throughout downtown. • Mini-performances on Courthouse Square and inside the Old Court House will feature professional groups like Cityfolk, Dayton Ballet, DCDC, Dayton Opera, Muse Machine, Human Race Theatre Co., and Rhythm in Shoes. ��������������������������� ��������� ����������������� ���� ������������������� • Throughout downtown there will be five smaller outdoor stages that will feature a variety of local entertainment, plus roving entertainment on sidewalks and street corners. • More than 90 businesses and organizations are participating, including locations throughout downtown, plus the Artists of Front Street, the Oregon District and the Wright-Dunbar Business Village. • Another new addition is the Taste of the Miami Valley presented by the Miami Valley Restaurant Association at RiverScape, where event-goers can purchase tickets to sample a wide assortment of cuisine. • View more than a dozen art galleries and exhibits, tour a variety of urban condos and apartments, and enjoy more than 50 restaurants, retailers, and other creative spaces. • Start at the information table on Courthouse Square, or at any participating location. Event maps are also available at www.downtowndayton.org. Urban Nights is presented by the Downtown Dayton Partnership, Culture Works, and Montgomery County with additional sponsorship support from WDTN-Channel 2, DP&L, Greater Dayton RTA, Dayton City Paper, Channel 945, Lite 99.9, Mix 107.7, Smooth Jazz 106.5, and WDPR Dayton Public Radio. Downtown Ambassador Activity Report June & July 2006 Trash Collected . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5,384 lbs. Graffiti Removed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50 Pedestrian Assistance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 649 Congratulations to Frank Graci, owner of The Flying Pizza at 223 N. Main Street, for winning awards at several national food competitions. Graci won first place in a dough-stretching event in Pittsburgh and his cheese pizza made the top 10 in the best pie competition held at the National Pizza and Ice Cream Show in Columbus. The Flying Pizza has been located downtown for 35 years. Property Owner/ Building Manager Contacts . . . . . . . . . 161 Motorists Assistance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 195 Panhandling Incidents Addressed. . . 140 Downtown Dayton Partnership Ambassador Jimmy Robinson power washes the sidewalk in front of the Old Court House. Request for Police Assistance . . . . . . . 105 Power Washing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16,200 gal. ���� �������� ON THE HORIZON Sit Back and Enjoy the Show From grand spectacles to intimate drama, the downtown performing arts community is gearing up for a season that is anything but ordinary. The Beatles, Wizard of Oz, and Indiana Jones are all part of the Dayton Philharmonic Orchestra’s ‘Power of Music’ season, and it all starts with the Russian Spectacular Sept. 15-16 at the Schuster Center. Disney’s Beauty and the Beast will kick off the Victoria Theatre Association’s 2006-07 Broadway season Sept. 19-Oct. 1, and the lineup also includes Disney’s Aida, Jesus Christ Superstar, and Tuesdays with Morrie. The Human Race Theatre Company has one of the hottest lineups in their history, with cutting-edge productions of Moonlight and Magnolias, I Am My Own Wife, and the regional premiere of Harold & Maude - The Musical. ‘Art that Sings’ is the theme of the Dayton Opera’s upcoming season, featuring Madame Butterfly Oct. 21, 27 & 29. This new production, designed by Japanese artist Jun Kaneko, explores this beloved opera with bold colors and striking special effects. Catch a classic during the Dayton Ballet’s upcoming season, which includes The Legend of Sleepy Hollow, The Nutcracker, Swan Lake, Robin Hood and a new production of The Who’s TOMMY. Rhythm in Shoes will kick off its 20th Anniversary Season on Sept. 23 with top notch taps and tunes. DCDC celebrates its 38th season with three local performances at the Schuster Center, including Celebrate Dunbar!, In the Spirit of Christmas, and The Dances of Jacob Lawrence. Broad cultural diversity is explored through the many offerings of Cityfolk, including jazz performances, Celtic artists, and much more. For a full arts calendar go to www.cultureworks.org, or for tickets and show information visit www.ticketcenterstage.com or call (937) 228-3630. Event Connection Early Fall 2006 Dayton Greek Festival Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church September 8-11 Urban Nights Various Downtown Locations September 15 Taste of the Miami Valley RiverScape MetroPark September 15 & 16 Hispanic Heritage Festival RiverScape MetroPark September 23 Oktoberfest Dayton Art Institute September 29-October 1 Jun Kaneko: Madame Butterfly Dayton Visual Arts Center September 29-November 4 Ghosts & Goblins Run RiverScape MetroPark October 24 Hamlet Sinclair Community College Blair Hall Theatre October 26-28 For a complete list of events happening in Downtown Dayton, visit www.downtowndayton.org Your Special Improvement District Update from the Downtown Dayton Partnership September/October 2006 Jobs Committee Focuses on Downtown Office Market Since January, a committee of downtown property owners, building managers, and other experts has been studying the downtown office market, looking at its competitive advantages and disadvantages that need to be addressed. In light of recent relocation announcements, this committee’s work will be critical in developing new strategies to stabilize and grow our downtown job base. The committee will make its recommendations to the DDP Board of Trustees later this year. In the meantime, several downtown properties, including 333 W. First Street, 111 W. First Street and 130 W. Second Street, managed through C.B. Richard Ellis, continue to be successful in attracting new businesses and retaining existing tenants. Sue Zickefoose, senior vice president with Mark Fornes Realty, is the leasing agent for all three of the properties and recently has renewed 18 leases for the three properties. “We have a great working relationship. Sue’s knowledge and our operational platform work extremely well together,” said Norm Bertke, managing director of asset services for C.B. Richard Ellis. In addition to renewals, new tenants that have signed leases include the office of attorney David Duwel, who recently moved his practice to 130 W. Second Street from the suburbs. “Our lease was up and we had a Jason Cavinder, owner of the need for addi- First Street Deli in the 111 Building tional space. Several of my colleagues are located downtown and it just made sense for us to be here,” said Duwel. “Everything is convenient and the rates were very competitive. We are very happy with our new home.” Other new leases this year include First Street Deli; Paul Spaeth, Attorney at Law; telecommunication companies Clearwire and NuTel Broadband Communications; medical contractor GSSP Enterprises, Inc.; and County Corp. In other news, the Talbott Tower has recently signed a lease with Enterprise Information Management, Inc., a company that is new to the Dayton region. See inside for more details. ��������������������������� ��������� ����������������� ���� FOR YOU! W E N G N I H HAS SOMET ������������������� T H G I N E H T Friday, September 15 from 5 to 10 p.m. Enjoy tours of the best in urban living spaces, unique art galleries and exhibits, specials at downtown restaurants and retail shops, plus previews of the upcoming performing arts season and other live entertainment. Look inside to read more about what the night has in store! Editor: Laura Woeste Marketing Manager Become a DDP Partner! The DDP is the strategic planning organization for downtown Dayton. If you would like to be a partner in our efforts, please contact Sandy Gudorf, VP of Public Relations, at (937) 224-1518 or [email protected] (937) 224-1518 www.downtowndayton.org 1360 Kettering Tower Dayton, Ohio 45243 ����������������������������������������������������������� Presorted Standard US Postage PAID Dayton, OH Permit 1085