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Cityfolk Festival & City of Dayton’s Fireworks to Explode with Family Fun! The Cityfolk Festival returns to RiverScape (and the surrounding areas) on June 29 through July 1, featuring the best music, dance and arts from across the United States and around the world. With multiple performance stages, a dance pavilion where you can kick up your heels, plenty of kid and family-friendly activities, and lots of wonderful foods to enjoy, this free festival is one of downtown’s biggest and best-loved annual events. Live performances will span a wide range of musical traditions, from blues and gospel to Cajun, Celtic and even Slavic sounds. A special attraction this year will be “Key Ingredients,” a showcase of deep and delicious food traditions from throughout our region. Festival hours are 6-11 p.m. on Friday and 1-11 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday. On Sunday night, don’t miss the City of Dayton’s spectacular Independence Day fireworks display at 10 p.m. You can listen to music by festival artists, see a complete schedule, and register to become a festival volunteer online at www. cityfolk.org. For additional information, call the Cityfolk office at 223-FOLK.

Event Connection Summer 2007

City Life Sculpture Walk Downtown Dayton Until August 17  Coca Cola Movie Night Fifth Third Field June 16  Michelob Women in Jazz Festival Dave Hall Plaza June 24 Cityfolk Festival RiverScape Metro Park June 29-July 1 Michelob Ultra Cool Film Series Victoria Theatre Fridays, Saturdays & Sundays June 29 thru August 26 Dayton Celtic Festival RiverScape Metro Park July 27-29 Dayton Blues Festival Dave Hall Plaza August 12 Third World Reggae Festival Dave Hall Plaza September 2 For a complete list of events happening in Downtown Dayton, visit www.downtowndayton.org

Your Special Improvement District Update from the Downtown Dayton Partnership Summer 2007

CareSource Breaks Ground for New Corporate HQ Get ready for a new addition to Dayton’s skyline. CareSource, a leading public-sector managed care company based in Dayton, broke ground on their new $55 million corporate headquarters at the corner of Main Street and Monument Avenue on June 7. Ohio Lt. Gov. Lee Fisher, the Honorable John Husted, Speaker of the Ohio House, and local business and government leaders joined CareSource officials for the ceremonial groundbreaking at the site of the former Steele High School. “This is a big deal,” said Lt. Gov. Fisher. “Projects like this will be a catalyst for future growth in this great city.” In addition to the 300,000 square foot building, the City of Dayton and Dayton-Montgomery County Port Authority will be building an adjacent public parking garage, which will be used by CareSource employees and open to the public for RiverScape events, theatre events and other public uses. The new headquarters and parking garage bring a total of nearly $75 million of new investment

into downtown Dayton. CareSource has been part of the downtown business community since its inception in 1989. Today, CareSource employs more than 700 people with more than 600 of those employees located in downtown Dayton. The new building will support the company’s anticipated growth to as many as 1,200 employees over the next few years. Occupancy is planned for Fall 2008. Congratulations CareSource!

Have You Met Downtown’s Newest Residents? The City Life sculptures by J. Seward Johnson can be seen on sidewalks and street corners throughout downtown through August 17, and every day they are turning heads. The exhibit A Sculpture Walk by J. Seward Johnson is presented by the City of Dayton, Montgomery County, the Downtown Dayton Partnership and Culture Works, with additional sponsorship support from WDTN-TV 2 and the Dayton Daily News. Special thanks to all of the companies and organizations that sponsored the sculptures.

Smile for the camera! There is a photo contest in conjunction with the exhibit, and we are looking for photos of people interacting with the sculptures. We’re looking for your creative take on the exhibit, and winners will be selected each month. More details on the photo contest are available at www. downtowndayton.org. Check out the winners for May inside this issue!

Editor: Laura Woeste Marketing Manager Become a DDP Partner! The DDP is the strategic planning organization for downtown Dayton. If you would like to be a partner in our efforts, please contact Sandy Gudorf, President, at (937) 224-1518 or [email protected]

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new on the scene Restaurants Set to Open This Summer Mary Ann’s Kitchen, located at 33 N. Ludlow Street in the Leigh Building, will soon be cooking up Southern style, home-made dishes for breakfast, lunch & dinner. Mary Ann’s Kitchen will be offering items like macaroni & cheese, spare ribs, and red beans and rice for downtown workers and residents to enjoy. Customers will be able to dine in or carry-out and brunch will be served on Sundays. For more information and hours of operation, contact Mary Ann’s Kitchen at (937) 222-3663.

Summer is always a busy time of the year downtown, and this year is no exception. It is so exciting to see work begin on CareSource’s new Sandy Gudorf, headquarters at DDP President the corner of Main & Monument, so be sure to watch as construction crews transform the corner into a new gateway for downtown. We congratulate CareSource on their recent groundbreaking and thank them for their commitment to downtown Dayton.

John Henry’s, located at 520 E. Fifth Street, is also scheduled to open later this summer. Co-owners Gail and Will Davis and Chris and Robin Sassenberg are planning a menu that will feature American cuisine with a Southern flair, including items like steak, seafood, gumbo, and cornbread. The two couples are also co-owners of The Trolley Stop. Call (937) 223-5655 for more details on the Oregon District’s newest dining destination.

New Company Makes Your Image Their Business Emerge-N-See Image Management is open for business in Fidelity Plaza at 211 S. Main Street in suite #780. President and CEO Penny Brown says that the goal of the business is to help clients make a great first impression by helping them convey the image they want the world to see. Classes can be taught in their facility or off-site. Some of the classes that are offered include lessons on dining etiquette, business communications, and wardrobe analysis. For more information, please call (937) 220-9404 or visit their website at www.emergenseeimage.com.

Just a short walk from the CareSource site is another summer hot spot, RiverScape MetroPark. There are so many festivals and events planned at RiverScape, and it is also the perfect place to relax over your lunch break or with your family on the weekends. Another great park to check out during the summer is Dave Hall Plaza during one of the City of Dayton’s summer music festivals. The City Life sculpture walk has been a huge hit for downtown, and every day visitors are coming to enjoy these life-size works of art. The exhibit will be up for the community to enjoy through August 17, so tell your family and friends and come explore before it’s too late. For a complete list of downtown events, visit our website at www.downtowndayton.org.

Summer Program for Area Interns There’s a new opportunity for local interns to experience the city and all of the fun things there are to do downtown. “Summer in the City” is for college interns who work for Dayton area employers. The program aims to keep young professionals in the Dayton area after graduation by connecting them to the city. By giving the interns the opportunity to meet people from other businesses or areas, they are able to network for future connections. If your business employs collegeage interns, this may be the ideal program for them. For more information, call the Dayton City Commission office at (937) 333-3636.

Dayton Metro Library Introduces Self-Checkout Technology Self-checkout counters are a growing trend in modern businesses, and the Dayton Metro Library is certainly keeping pace with technology. Starting with the Main Library, it will begin phasing the new, user-friendly checkout system into five Dayton-area branch locations. The system will allow library employees to be more accessible to help customers find books, do research, or use the library’s technology. The method requires a 4-digit pin number for verification, which gives patrons more privacy and security when checking out. All participating branches will have the technology implemented by the end of July.

Enjoy the summer by taking advantage of all the things for you to do in your downtown! Maps Inside!

Sandra K. Gudorf President, Downtown Dayton Partnership

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Edition 2007-2008

The 2007-2008 edition of the DDP’s Downtown At Your Fingertips guide will soon be hot off the presses! This ultimate downtown guide includes updated information on restaurants, nightlife, services, attractions, maps and much more. Thirty-thousand copies of this free guide will be distributed in the Central Business District over the summer. Call the DDP at 224-1518 for information on receiving a copy.

Faces & Spaces IN THE LOOP Downtown Residents Bill and Shannon O’Neill-Pote

Bill and Shannon O’Neill-Pote are anything but your ordinary couple. The Potes are downtown residents, owners of the Dugout Deli, hold regular day jobs, administer an interactive website dedicated to Dayton, and serve on an array of boards and committees. They have lived in the Dayton area for five years, and their family will be expanding soon with their first child due in August. The couple moved to a local suburb when they first came to Dayton. After Bill Pote & Shannon O’Neill-Pote two years of not knowing their neighbors, they knew it was time for a change. The couple found what they were looking for when they moved downtown. “A week after we moved in, we knew everyone in the building,” Shannon said. “The Cooper Lofts held parties in community spaces where we met such friendly and social people. We knew instantly we had made the right choice.” This cooperative spirit is what inspired the couple to start their website, dayton.mostmetro.com. The site lists information on things happening downtown and in individual urban neighborhoods. Created in an attempt to silence the claim that Dayton is boring, the couple has received nothing but positive feedback. “Web-development is my profession,” Bill explained. “It’s all about using your talents in ways that are bigger than yourself. It is my hobby Neighbors gather at the Potes’ home in Cooper Lofts. and passion to help create a better and more attractive place to live.” The couple’s interest in the urban community is obvious. Still, the question remained: Will you start a family downtown? “Yes, we feel that the urban environment is a better fit,” Shannon said confidently. “We want to raise our children with an appreciation for diversity, and we see downtown as a hub for culture.” Bill explained that everyone in the building is giddy for the baby to arrive. “We have fifty people trying to throw us a baby shower,” he joked. “We will certainly have our choice of babysitters.” Considering everything on the couple’s agenda, they’re going to need them all.

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The Crowne Plaza Hotel has started work on a major renovation project that is scheduled to be complete by June 2009. “We are redoing all of our bathrooms and that is the biggest part of the renovation because the rooms have to be done in phases,” said Jeff Baumgardner, general manager. The remodeled bathrooms will feature new mirrors, lighting and countertops, and all of the rooms will be complete with new window treatments. All of the guest rooms and hallways are getting new carpet, and new tile is being installed on the elevator landings. The hotel has remodeled 10 guest rooms to be in compliance with ADA, and the front desk is also being redone to meet ADA standards. “The renovation will also feature new tables for our bar and banquet seating upgrades, as well as improvements to our mechanical systems,” added Baumgardner. The total investment being made by the Crowne Plaza for the renovation project is estimated at $3 million.

Downtown Ambassador Activity Report April-May 2007

Trash Collected.....................5,805 lbs. Graffiti Removed................................. 71 Pedestrian Assistance....................543 Property Owner/ Building Manager Contacts.........104

Motorist Assistance........................... 52 Panhandling Incidents Addressed............................................... 56 Request for Police Assistance....... 69 Power Washing .................21,700 gal.

Congratulations to the City Life photo contest winners for the month of May!

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DOWNTOWN PROFILES:

Kid/Family winner – photo by Renay Taylor of Mechanicsburg, Ohio. The picture is with Sidewalk Judge, sponsored by Steve Rauch, Inc.

Adult winner – photo by Mary Lou Guizzo of Dayton, Ohio. The picture is with Weekend Painter, sponsored by Sinclair Community College.

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new on the scene Restaurants Set to Open This Summer Mary Ann’s Kitchen, located at 33 N. Ludlow Street in the Leigh Building, will soon be cooking up Southern style, home-made dishes for breakfast, lunch & dinner. Mary Ann’s Kitchen will be offering items like macaroni & cheese, spare ribs, and red beans and rice for downtown workers and residents to enjoy. Customers will be able to dine in or carry-out and brunch will be served on Sundays. For more information and hours of operation, contact Mary Ann’s Kitchen at (937) 222-3663.

Summer is always a busy time of the year downtown, and this year is no exception. It is so exciting to see work begin on CareSource’s new Sandy Gudorf, headquarters at DDP President the corner of Main & Monument, so be sure to watch as construction crews transform the corner into a new gateway for downtown. We congratulate CareSource on their recent groundbreaking and thank them for their commitment to downtown Dayton.

John Henry’s, located at 520 E. Fifth Street, is also scheduled to open later this summer. Co-owners Gail and Will Davis and Chris and Robin Sassenberg are planning a menu that will feature American cuisine with a Southern flair, including items like steak, seafood, gumbo, and cornbread. The two couples are also co-owners of The Trolley Stop. Call (937) 223-5655 for more details on the Oregon District’s newest dining destination.

New Company Makes Your Image Their Business Emerge-N-See Image Management is open for business in Fidelity Plaza at 211 S. Main Street in suite #780. President and CEO Penny Brown says that the goal of the business is to help clients make a great first impression by helping them convey the image they want the world to see. Classes can be taught in their facility or off-site. Some of the classes that are offered include lessons on dining etiquette, business communications, and wardrobe analysis. For more information, please call (937) 220-9404 or visit their website at www.emergenseeimage.com.

Just a short walk from the CareSource site is another summer hot spot, RiverScape MetroPark. There are so many festivals and events planned at RiverScape, and it is also the perfect place to relax over your lunch break or with your family on the weekends. Another great park to check out during the summer is Dave Hall Plaza during one of the City of Dayton’s summer music festivals. The City Life sculpture walk has been a huge hit for downtown, and every day visitors are coming to enjoy these life-size works of art. The exhibit will be up for the community to enjoy through August 17, so tell your family and friends and come explore before it’s too late. For a complete list of downtown events, visit our website at www.downtowndayton.org.

Summer Program for Area Interns There’s a new opportunity for local interns to experience the city and all of the fun things there are to do downtown. “Summer in the City” is for college interns who work for Dayton area employers. The program aims to keep young professionals in the Dayton area after graduation by connecting them to the city. By giving the interns the opportunity to meet people from other businesses or areas, they are able to network for future connections. If your business employs collegeage interns, this may be the ideal program for them. For more information, call the Dayton City Commission office at (937) 333-3636.

Dayton Metro Library Introduces Self-Checkout Technology Self-checkout counters are a growing trend in modern businesses, and the Dayton Metro Library is certainly keeping pace with technology. Starting with the Main Library, it will begin phasing the new, user-friendly checkout system into five Dayton-area branch locations. The system will allow library employees to be more accessible to help customers find books, do research, or use the library’s technology. The method requires a 4-digit pin number for verification, which gives patrons more privacy and security when checking out. All participating branches will have the technology implemented by the end of July.

Enjoy the summer by taking advantage of all the things for you to do in your downtown! Maps Inside!

Sandra K. Gudorf President, Downtown Dayton Partnership

wn nto wyo doat ur fingertips

Edition 2007-2008

The 2007-2008 edition of the DDP’s Downtown At Your Fingertips guide will soon be hot off the presses! This ultimate downtown guide includes updated information on restaurants, nightlife, services, attractions, maps and much more. Thirty-thousand copies of this free guide will be distributed in the Central Business District over the summer. Call the DDP at 224-1518 for information on receiving a copy.

Faces & Spaces IN THE LOOP Downtown Residents Bill and Shannon O’Neill-Pote

Bill and Shannon O’Neill-Pote are anything but your ordinary couple. The Potes are downtown residents, owners of the Dugout Deli, hold regular day jobs, administer an interactive website dedicated to Dayton, and serve on an array of boards and committees. They have lived in the Dayton area for five years, and their family will be expanding soon with their first child due in August. The couple moved to a local suburb when they first came to Dayton. After Bill Pote & Shannon O’Neill-Pote two years of not knowing their neighbors, they knew it was time for a change. The couple found what they were looking for when they moved downtown. “A week after we moved in, we knew everyone in the building,” Shannon said. “The Cooper Lofts held parties in community spaces where we met such friendly and social people. We knew instantly we had made the right choice.” This cooperative spirit is what inspired the couple to start their website, dayton.mostmetro.com. The site lists information on things happening downtown and in individual urban neighborhoods. Created in an attempt to silence the claim that Dayton is boring, the couple has received nothing but positive feedback. “Web-development is my profession,” Bill explained. “It’s all about using your talents in ways that are bigger than yourself. It is my hobby Neighbors gather at the Potes’ home in Cooper Lofts. and passion to help create a better and more attractive place to live.” The couple’s interest in the urban community is obvious. Still, the question remained: Will you start a family downtown? “Yes, we feel that the urban environment is a better fit,” Shannon said confidently. “We want to raise our children with an appreciation for diversity, and we see downtown as a hub for culture.” Bill explained that everyone in the building is giddy for the baby to arrive. “We have fifty people trying to throw us a baby shower,” he joked. “We will certainly have our choice of babysitters.” Considering everything on the couple’s agenda, they’re going to need them all.

You’re

The Crowne Plaza Hotel has started work on a major renovation project that is scheduled to be complete by June 2009. “We are redoing all of our bathrooms and that is the biggest part of the renovation because the rooms have to be done in phases,” said Jeff Baumgardner, general manager. The remodeled bathrooms will feature new mirrors, lighting and countertops, and all of the rooms will be complete with new window treatments. All of the guest rooms and hallways are getting new carpet, and new tile is being installed on the elevator landings. The hotel has remodeled 10 guest rooms to be in compliance with ADA, and the front desk is also being redone to meet ADA standards. “The renovation will also feature new tables for our bar and banquet seating upgrades, as well as improvements to our mechanical systems,” added Baumgardner. The total investment being made by the Crowne Plaza for the renovation project is estimated at $3 million.

Downtown Ambassador Activity Report April-May 2007

Trash Collected.....................5,805 lbs. Graffiti Removed................................. 71 Pedestrian Assistance....................543 Property Owner/ Building Manager Contacts.........104

Motorist Assistance........................... 52 Panhandling Incidents Addressed............................................... 56 Request for Police Assistance....... 69 Power Washing .................21,700 gal.

Congratulations to the City Life photo contest winners for the month of May!

Picture This

LETTER

DOWNTOWN PROFILES:

Kid/Family winner – photo by Renay Taylor of Mechanicsburg, Ohio. The picture is with Sidewalk Judge, sponsored by Steve Rauch, Inc.

Adult winner – photo by Mary Lou Guizzo of Dayton, Ohio. The picture is with Weekend Painter, sponsored by Sinclair Community College.

ON THE HORIZON

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Cityfolk Festival & City of Dayton’s Fireworks to Explode with Family Fun! The Cityfolk Festival returns to RiverScape (and the surrounding areas) on June 29 through July 1, featuring the best music, dance and arts from across the United States and around the world. With multiple performance stages, a dance pavilion where you can kick up your heels, plenty of kid and family-friendly activities, and lots of wonderful foods to enjoy, this free festival is one of downtown’s biggest and best-loved annual events. Live performances will span a wide range of musical traditions, from blues and gospel to Cajun, Celtic and even Slavic sounds. A special attraction this year will be “Key Ingredients,” a showcase of deep and delicious food traditions from throughout our region. Festival hours are 6-11 p.m. on Friday and 1-11 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday. On Sunday night, don’t miss the City of Dayton’s spectacular Independence Day fireworks display at 10 p.m. You can listen to music by festival artists, see a complete schedule, and register to become a festival volunteer online at www. cityfolk.org. For additional information, call the Cityfolk office at 223-FOLK.

Event Connection Summer 2007

City Life Sculpture Walk Downtown Dayton Until August 17  Coca Cola Movie Night Fifth Third Field June 16  Michelob Women in Jazz Festival Dave Hall Plaza June 24 Cityfolk Festival RiverScape Metro Park June 29-July 1 Michelob Ultra Cool Film Series Victoria Theatre Fridays, Saturdays & Sundays June 29 thru August 26 Dayton Celtic Festival RiverScape Metro Park July 27-29 Dayton Blues Festival Dave Hall Plaza August 12 Third World Reggae Festival Dave Hall Plaza September 2 For a complete list of events happening in Downtown Dayton, visit www.downtowndayton.org

Your Special Improvement District Update from the Downtown Dayton Partnership Summer 2007

CareSource Breaks Ground for New Corporate HQ Get ready for a new addition to Dayton’s skyline. CareSource, a leading public-sector managed care company based in Dayton, broke ground on their new $55 million corporate headquarters at the corner of Main Street and Monument Avenue on June 7. Ohio Lt. Gov. Lee Fisher, the Honorable John Husted, Speaker of the Ohio House, and local business and government leaders joined CareSource officials for the ceremonial groundbreaking at the site of the former Steele High School. “This is a big deal,” said Lt. Gov. Fisher. “Projects like this will be a catalyst for future growth in this great city.” In addition to the 300,000 square foot building, the City of Dayton and Dayton-Montgomery County Port Authority will be building an adjacent public parking garage, which will be used by CareSource employees and open to the public for RiverScape events, theatre events and other public uses. The new headquarters and parking garage bring a total of nearly $75 million of new investment

into downtown Dayton. CareSource has been part of the downtown business community since its inception in 1989. Today, CareSource employs more than 700 people with more than 600 of those employees located in downtown Dayton. The new building will support the company’s anticipated growth to as many as 1,200 employees over the next few years. Occupancy is planned for Fall 2008. Congratulations CareSource!

Have You Met Downtown’s Newest Residents? The City Life sculptures by J. Seward Johnson can be seen on sidewalks and street corners throughout downtown through August 17, and every day they are turning heads. The exhibit A Sculpture Walk by J. Seward Johnson is presented by the City of Dayton, Montgomery County, the Downtown Dayton Partnership and Culture Works, with additional sponsorship support from WDTN-TV 2 and the Dayton Daily News. Special thanks to all of the companies and organizations that sponsored the sculptures.

Smile for the camera! There is a photo contest in conjunction with the exhibit, and we are looking for photos of people interacting with the sculptures. We’re looking for your creative take on the exhibit, and winners will be selected each month. More details on the photo contest are available at www. downtowndayton.org. Check out the winners for May inside this issue!

Editor: Laura Woeste Marketing Manager Become a DDP Partner! The DDP is the strategic planning organization for downtown Dayton. If you would like to be a partner in our efforts, please contact Sandy Gudorf, President, at (937) 224-1518 or [email protected]

(937) 224-1518 www.downtowndayton.org 1360 Kettering Tower Dayton, Ohio 45243

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