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Here you will find recent news posts specifically related to district governance and planning. These articles are written to inform our property owners and business lessees.

View our Downtown News and Downtown Calendar to read posts that have been shared with the community.

This information is also sent out in our weekly emails to our constituents. If you are not receiving these weekly emails, contact the Downtown Manager to update our records.

Video Opportunity for Food & Beverage BusinessesWe are excited to share an opportunity for our businesses that provide our guests with a great meal, hot coffee, good beer or delicious ...

Sponsorship Opportunity: Sponsor a STEAM Camper for MA&CEManchester Adult and Continuing Education has seen a larger than normal number of applicants for scholarships to the annual STEAM camp. ...

Board of Commissioners Meeting Re-ScheduledThe regular Board of Commissioners meeting for June 14, 2023 has been rescheduled to June 21, 2023 at 8:00 am.

Downtown Events Survey All businesses are asked to take a few moments to complete this short online survey. You will answer just a few questions and have a cha...

Downtown Goes to DunkinLet's enjoy a ball game together! Watch the Hartford Yard Goats take on the Fightin Phils on Friday, 8/4, at 7pm. WORK_SPACE and Life Fa...

Monthly Events Highlighted on InstagramHave you noticed our new Story Highlights on Instagram? We have created a high light for each month. Our plan is to share YOUR events, a...

Sing-A-Long & Tree Lighting -- Join the Planning TeamWORK_SPACE is coordinating an evening of music, fun and a tree lighting! Join Santa and Imagine Main Street for a sing-a-long, photos, a...

Scarecrows Are Coming! Plan Ahead!As summer begins, it is time to start planning for the fall! By planning ahead, you have plenty of time to recruit an artist - or team o...

2nd Saturdays Summer Plan 2023What is a 2nd Saturday? Simple - it is the 2nd Saturday of each month. What Happens on 2nd Saturday? That's up to you! All year long WOR...

What Do You Have Planned?What are you doing this summer? Don't forget to keep the Downtown District in the loop! Let's support each other! Your business is a par...

Set Up & Manage Your Business Listing (video playlist)Downtown Businesses Setting up your business listing (Locable) is simple! Watch these step-by-step tutorials that will walk you through:...

Event Season Is Here: Tips for BusinessesBeing a part of Downtown Manchester means that there will be many events happening just steps away from your business all summer long! E...