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Oshkosh Area Economic Development Corporation
Downtown Oshkosh Business Improvement District
REPORT
January 2012
Accomplishments
BID Marketing Consortium
Prepared for the monthly meeting
Worked with Chair and Vice Chair of the Consortium for planning purposes
Sent out prior minutes and agenda to all marketing consortium members
Collected Contributions/Event Contributions
Coordinated billing functions with the city
Developed and distributed Newsletter through Constant Contact
Put together advertising options for Downtown Businesses at a discounted
price
Presented the idea of a downtown gift card and discount card
Sent out 2012 membership fee invoice
Started Destination Downtown preparation
Organized quarterly block captains
Heart of Winter Celebration
Organized the budget for this new event
Researched games/activities/costs
Secured sponsorships for the event
Put together billboard, bus advertisements, and online advertisements
Added the event to the Downtown website
Added the event to the CVB and school district site
Beautification
Held monthly beautification meeting
Reviewed and approved billing for Ground Effects
Put out the Request for Proposal for a new landscaping contractor
Organized the take down of lights in Opera House Square
Organized switching of banners for January
Met with OACF to discuss the façade program and funds left in the
beautification account
RFG
Worked with a current property owner on an expansion project
Other
Met with Blue Door to finalize website discussion
Put out an internship opportunity on the Titan Job site
Met with several advertisers to finalize contracts for the 2012 year
Phone interview with B2B for the Downtown Heroes Issue
Put together the detailed advertising plan for 2012
Responded/made an estimated 35 informational calls, questions and concerns in
regards to Downtown BID
Attended/Held an estimated 24 meetings
Managed day to day activities of the BID