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crafts. This is for professional artists who make jewelry, glass art, painting, or drawing. The date is the Friday before the Wine Fest April 10 and 11. Proposal for a reception April 10 from 6-8 p.m.at the Gibraltar where we would have a juried art competition/awards, hors d'oeuvres, cash bar and music. The artists and families would be given a chance to mingle before setting up booths the following morning in the park, library and farmers market areas. We want to include music, food, artists, and children's activities from 10-2 p.m. This would lead into the Downtown Paris Wine Fest that evening. Bedford reminded the advisory committee about this goal being on the work plan for 2 years. More exciting details to come, but the good news would be that no streets would need to be closed for this event. iv. PDA- Emmite reported - proposal to include the best business of the month beginning in August. The winner would be allowed to display a sign acknowledging their win in the front of the store for that month. v. Historical Preservation Commission- Emmite reported met to approve applications for businesses to make improvements, but both were lacking information or not in attendance. These projects were sent back to be completed for approval at the next meeting. vi. ChamberNCC- Dougherty- reported about success of the 903 Sunset Concerts. We had the most attendees at the first show at 7,200, but all were well attended. The smallest crowd was 5,200. Vendors loved it. The Tour de Paris Bike Race is July 19th. It is open for up to 1,000 bicyclists, but we have 500 signed up currently. The Gravel Grind Bike Run is July 20th. Coordinators Report— a. Brick Pavers -working with engraving company. Our cost v public cost discussed. We plan to sell 4x8 for 75, 8x8 for 150 and 12x12 for 250. Bedford made us aware of our costs: bricks, shipment, replacements, and install. Deadline for the 1 st Street paver project is 9/30/2025 in order to have time to install by completion date of 12/31/2025. b. Up and Coming Events- need lead board member for each i. Hatch Chile- August 30th- Emmite ii. Salsa on Square- Sept. 20 Hayden and Moore iii. Festival of Pumpkins- Oct 25- Kalina c. 1 st St Project -Bedford was able to give a TV interview and newspaper article about the Bois d arc cobbles found under 1 st street; we will have fewer electric poles as most of the wiring can be buried. d. Downtown Business Guide- needs updating to include new pictures, a smaller book and needed updates. Emmite will head this up. We can get 250 books for 1,800.00 e. Other Items - i. Store visits- Bedford prepares a monthly newsletter and wants board members to sign p to walk the newsletters around to businesses monthly to keep in the know with downtown businesses. ii. Leadership training- small business center (Meagan) attended a conference and is offering trng to business owners. Biggest ask is marketing.