Chamber of CommerceChasing Yesterday
| August 13, 2010 | ||
| 6:00 pm | to | 7:00 pm |
The Falls City Library & Arts Center presents Chasing Yesterday. August 13th 6:00 p.m. There will be pizza provided by the Friends of the Library. Free will donation for the band.
Looking for Volunteers!
The Main Street Program gives us endless opportunities to grow our community! Those opportunities start with each of us! Please share your time & talents! We are looking for volunteers on a project by project basis! Let us know what your skills/talents are! Thank you!
Make Your Register Heat Up This Summer!
As a business owner, you have an important stake in the revitalization of downtown Falls City. While much progress has been made in Falls City recently, what puts the most ‘feet on the street’ are our events. Cobblestone, our biggest event, is only 30 days away. Yet as successful as these events are, two questions always arise.
Why do we close streets for some special events? Simply, it is done for the safety of attendees, merchants and volunteers.
Why do we have special events downtown? First, special events bring thousands of people to downtown Falls City. With so many visitors here, the opportunity for downtown merchants to generate extra income is greatly increased. This is a day-of-event benefit.
Second, special events allow visitors to see all that Falls City has to offer. While not everyone who attends an event will be shopping, certainly they will all be looking – looking at what stores, restaurants and services are here.
Pay Attention to the “Curb Appeal” of Your Business-Sweep outside, clean your windows, and keep the walkway free of trash & weeds. Inside, make sure your business is clean, well-lit and inviting. Fresh flowers and balloons are great, quick fixes. Dress up window displays and merchandising with the event theme.
If they have an enjoyable time during the event, they are much more likely to return at a later date to make purchases. This is an after-event benefit.
Third, successful events get people thinking about Falls City as a destination for shopping, food and entertainment, rather than as a place to pass through to simply get somewhere else. This is a long-term goal.
Attached are some ‘Tips for Better Business’ that will give you helpful information on how you can make money during these events, and will provide you with tools you can use to attract people and bring them into your store – before, during and after the event.
Falls City Jaycees Mud Run
| August 21, 2010 | ||
| 10:00 am | to | 6:00 pm |
The Falls City Jaycees will hold a Mud Run on August 21st at 10:00 a.m. The mud run will be held South of Falls City on the Snethen property across from Corky’s Restaurant.
Falls City Jaycees Tractor Pull/Demo Derby
| August 6, 2010 6:00 pm | to | August 7, 2010 10:00 pm |
The Falls City Jaycees will hold their annual Tractor Pull and Demo Derby on Friday, August 6th and Saturday, August 7th at 6:00p.m. at the Saddle Club Arena.
Come support the Jaycees!
Back to School Drive
Needed: School supplies and back packs! Help prepare a local child for school!
Please bring all items to:
Total Entertainment
1623 Stone Street
By August 15th
Community Vision Planning Session
The Main Street Falls City program is having a Community Vision Planning Session. This is your opportunity to let us know what you want to see in Downtown Falls City! Please join us, Tuesday, July 20th at 6:00 p.m. at the Elks Club.
We are aware this is a busy time of year for everyone. If you are unable to join us, please fill out the questionnaire and return it to the Main Street office (1705 Stone Street) or email it fcchamber@sentco.net by Tuesday, July 20th at 5:00 p.m.
Using Facebook as an advertising tool
Facebook is a social networking website launched in February 2004. Users add people as ‘friends’ and send them messages and update their profiles to notify friends about themselves. Facebook is a great advertising tool for businesses as well. You can use Facebook to notify people of sales you are having, give general information about your buisness and advertise your business. It provides the ability to find customers & support, allows you to add video, photos, links, create events, charge for services, take polls and conduct surveys.
There are over 400,000,000 users on Facebook. For every ‘friend’ on your Facebook page you save $3.60 in advertising cost. Check out Falls City Area Chamber and Main Street Falls City on Facebook for other ideas!
Follow this link for one more example of how Facebook can help your business! http://www.baynews9.com/article/news/2010/july/119291/Owner-credits-Facebook-with-saving-his-restaurant
Tickets are available for Reza the Illusionist
Tickets are now available at the Chamber of Commerce office, 1705 Stone Street, for Reza the Illusionist.
Reza will in be in Falls City for one night only, Saturday, July 17th.
The performace will be held at Falls City High School at 7:00 p.m.
Adult tickets are $15.00
Student tickets are $10.00
Call the Chamber to reserve your tickets today! 402.245.4228
Gleb Ivanov
| July 11, 2010 | ||
| 7:00 pm | to | 9:00 pm |
