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Recent News Posts for our Downtown Property Owners & Business Lessees
DOWNTOWN BUSINESS NEWS

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. 
Host a Downtown "Watch Party" The Center Congregational Church will be welcoming a new tree to town on November 4th! This15-foot, Kosteri Colorado Blue Spruce will be...
Join the Walk Audit for Downtown Main StreetA walk audit, led by State Representative Jason Rojas and Desegregate CT, is scheduled for Friday, October 27th from 12 pm - 2 pm. A wal...
Remiders from the Department of Planning & Economic Deve... Dear Manchester Downtown Business Owner: We hope this message finds you and your business well. As part of our ongoing commitment to sup...
Holiday on Main (11/25) : Short & Sweet Business Sign-UpHoliday on Main returns on Small Business Saturday (11/25). Downtown has hired a shuttle to help guests move around the district without...
Small Business Big Hearts: Standing out with Customer Se... In the vast jungle of commerce, where the big players seem to dominate, small businesses have a secret weapon – stellar customer service...
Fall Event Planning Team UpdateWe held our first meeting in mid-August! CLICK HERE To read a summary of what was decided at that meeting! Our next meeting will be on W...
Benefit from Downtown Events as Customers Bounce Back to... Picture this: thousands of families fill the downtown sidewalks, activities, games, decorations, and the promise of candy have brought t...
Halloween & Holidays : Complete the Event Planning Form... All Downtown Businesses, Downtown Sponsors (i.e. Banner Businesses) and non-profit friends of Downtown are encouraged to complete this e...
Connect & Celebrate Black-Owned Business MonthAugust is Black-Owned Business Month. If your business would like to be recognized on Downtown social media in honor of this month, plea...
Call to Scarecrow Creators! Register Now!Scarecrows are coming to Downtown Manchester this October! This year's theme is Manchester: Dream for the Future! Participation in the t...
Business Resources: Checklist & Welcome PacketWe have put together two documents that are designed to support downtown businesses and potential downtown businesses! New (or Updating)...
Two Town Grant Opportunities: Property ImprovementsThe Town of Manchester has announced two new grants to strengthen small businesses, stimulate reinvestment in commercial buildings and p...
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