6 posts tagged “pakenham”

Read about MAAP in the Ottawa Business Journal

Reporter Julie Fortier interviewed MAAP chair Elizabeth Swarbrick for her article "Small Biz Growth Helps Almonte Keep Its Soul" in the May 14 issue of the Ottawa Business Journal. Read the full article here.

 
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What’s New and Happening with MAAP

Paradise in Penturbia: Almonte, Ontario, Offers an Antidote to What Ails Suburbia with Focused Downtown Economic Revitalization
April 21,  2007

Almonte will be displaying the success of its revitalization efforts on Saturday April 21st with a day-long celebration emceed by puppeteers and puppets from the Puppets Up! International Puppets Festival who will introduce owners of several new businesses and heritage redevelopment projects, with Mississippi Mills Mayor, Al Lunney, officiating. The day’s events will conclude with “Jazz it Up!” a downtown redevelopment event featuring great food, companionship and music at three downtown Almonte venues.

Read the full press release here.

For more information contact:

Peter Egan
Mississippi Mills Chamber of Commerce
www.mississippimills.com
P: 613.850.7438

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Jazz It Up!
April 21,  2007

Jazz it up! Includes a jazz crawl, a progressive dinner in downtown Almonte and a wrap-up party at a secret destination that will be loads of fun! Venues: The Ironworks, Fitzgerald’s and The Postmaster’s Pub. The evening begins with a quick information package pick-up at the Chamber of Commerce at 5:30 PM. Jazz it up! is the first MAAP grassroots fundraising initiative founded and organized by Kelmany Ross, local business owner of Add Pizzazz Creative Event Design. You can read more about the event here.

General Information
120 tickets for sale at $60/person
For more information contact:
Kelmany Ross
613 256 9905

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Almonte Marketing Firm Gets National Coverage on CTV
March 27, 2007, 8-8:30 pm

The creatively-driven team at Almonte’s market2world communications inc., a proud downtown product launch and public relations agency with clients around the globe, were profiled on "workopolis tv" on the  Broadcast News Network (formerly Report On Business Television). The profile is as much a tour of Almonte's fabulous downtown lifestyle and architecture as it is about the company. To view the show, just click here!

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Chamber of Commerce March Mixer and the Annual General Meeting
March 21, 2007, 6:30 pm

Location: Ironworks Pub, Almonte
The short portion of the evening will be a recap of this past year’s Chamber activity as well as a glimpse at 2007 and onwards. There will also be an opportunity for members to participate in nominations and elections for board members.

Information about this event is excerpted from:
The Mississippi Mills Chamber of Commerce e-newsletter — March 2007 – Vol 2, Issue 4
If you’d like your news, events and exciting announcements included in this newsletter, please forward the information before the last friday of each month to The Chamber Communications Group or call James at 613.256.0598.

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Downtown Almonte Tech Businesses S4Potential and Triacta on OCRIRadio.com Podcast
March 20, 2007

Location: OCRIRadio.com
The Ottawa Centre for Research and Innovation (OCRI) offers a monthly tech business podcast that in March featured an interview with S4Potential's Bill Winogron and in February mentioned Triacta. The podcast is produced by another downtown Almonte knowledge-based business, market2world communications.

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Revitalization Ramp-Up
March 3, 2007, 9:30 am – 1 pm,  Almonte Old Town Hall

Cara Finn, manager Main Street Middlesex (the organizational body for the revitalization programs of eleven communities in Middlesex County, southwestern Ontario), presents a training session on how to succeed with long term downtown revitalization using the Main Street Approach.

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MAAP Public Meetings in Almonte and Pakenham
Pakenham — Feb. 26 from 7:00 - 9:00 pm at the St. Andrew's Church Hall, Pakenham
Almonte — Feb. 28 from 7:00 - 9:00 pm at the United Church Sanctuary, Almonte

These public meetings will present information from focus and visioning group sessions that took place earlier in February and were facilitated by Denboer/Lang & Beyond Creativity Consulting, Arnprior ON.

You can read more about the meeting here.

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MAAP Releases Final Draft of the Denboer/Lang Focus Group and Branding Report
28 February 2007

You can download the report here.

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MAAP Offers Seminar to Put Local Businesses on the Internet Map with Free Web Sites
February 15, 2007, 6:30 to 8:30 pm, Almonte Old Town Hall

Internet experts from market2world communications inc., will lead this hands-on tutorial on VOX Web site and blogging software for building multimedia-enabled Web sites for zero cost.

You can read more about the meeting here.

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Developing a Vision for Your Downtown From the Grassroots Up!
January 22, 2007

MAAP Focus Groups plus follow-up meetings during the last week of January 2007 in Pakenham and Almonte
With the help of Denboer/Lang and Beyond Creativity Consulting, the focus group participants will take part in an interactive discussion of what they see as important attributes of their downtowns.

You can read more about the meetings here.

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MAAP Request for Proposal for Brand Development and Web Design
December 1,  2006

MAAP requires a firm to develop a brand for each downtown (Almonte and Pakenham) that will be the guideline for a cohesive action plan going forward. The firm will also be asked to create a website for MAAP.

You can read more about the Request for Proposal here.

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MAAP Kick-off
October 28, 2006

A newly formed Main street Association of Almonte and Pakenham (MAAP) is launched at a public meeting held at 7:30 PM with the Mississippi Mills Chamber of Commerce at the Almonte Old Town Hall. MAAP’s foundation grew from Mississippi Mills Chamber of Commerce VP Peter Egan’s call to action, “Everybody who has a concern about the downtown cores of our community should be there to hear and be heard.”

You can read more about the meetings here.

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Almonte Heritage Redevelopment Group (RedAlmonte)
RedAlmonte is an informal association of individuals who share a commitment to the revitalization of Almonte’s historic downtown core. In the last ten years Almonte’s Mill Street has experienced a renewal. In the absence of conventional financing, over 75,000 square feet of space has been developed with initial funding through local “angel” lending. A further 50,000 square feet is currently in the planning stage.

To learn more about current space available for rent in downtown Almonte contact Stephen Brathwaite, (613) 256 9306) or visit RedAlmonte.

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Revitalize Our Downtowns!
MAAP is an exciting new program for downtown revitalization taking place right now in the wards of Almonte and Pakenham - two of three wards within the amalgamated Town of Mississippi Mills, Ontario. MAAP’s program is based on the Main Street Approach, which was developed by the National Trust for Historic Preservation in Washington, DC.

MAAP's Goals for Almonte and Pakenham
Through ongoing revitalization efforts, MAAP has set two specific goals:

• 250 people living within the geographically defined downtown area of Pakenham
• 1000 people living within the geographically defined downtown area of Almonte
  

When more people live there, more people work, shop and contribute to the vitality of Almonte and Pakenham downtowns.

MAAP is committed to downtown revitalization using the Main Street Approach. With funding support from partners including Valley Heartland Community Futures Development Corporation in Lanark County and the North Leeds Region and the Mississippi Mills Chamber of Commerce, This exciting initiative allows the two historic commercial downtown areas within Mississippi Mills access to supports and resources geared towards:

• Creating vibrant, active commercial districts
• Promoting Almonte and Pakenham as great places to shop and live
• Enhancing the appearance and image of our historic downtowns
• Encouraging development, redevelopment, restoration and preservation
• Building community capacity and pride
• Capitalizing on our downtowns’ inherent strengths – historic architecture, character, culture and charm
  

The key to these approaches is revitalization from the grassroots up, engaging ordinary citizens, business owners, retailers, service and church groups, community organizations, arts and cultural groups, and local government in developing systemic solutions to create a healthy mix of businesses and residents in the downtown sector.

To get involved, please contact MAAP and take a look at the Volunteer Opportunities available with MAAP.
 

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Program Objectives
MAAP is an exciting new program for downtown revitalization taking place right now in the wards of Almonte and Pakenham, two of three wards within the amalgamated Town of Mississippi Mills, Ontario. MAAP’s program is based on the National Trust’s Main Street Approach.

MAAP Program Objectives Include:

• 250 people living within the geographically defined downtown area of Pakenham
• 1000 people living within the geographically defined downtown area of Almonte
• Community capacity building in both downtowns
• Business development and job creation in both areas
• Creating vibrant, active commercial districts
• Promoting Almonte and Pakenham as great places to shop and live
• Enhancing the appearance and image of our historic downtowns
• Encouraging development, redevelopment, restoration and preservation
• Capitalizing on our downtowns’ inherent strengths – historic architecture, character, culture and charm

Why Are We Using the Main Street Approach?

• It is a proven, successful program (with a focus on comprehensive downtown revitalization)
• It builds on partnerships across County (strengthening relations between stakeholders/groups to ensure results)
• It empowers volunteers (providing training and recognition, encouraging self-sufficiency)

 
Where We Started

• Economic development strategic planning within our two downtowns
• Mississippi Mills Chamber of Commerce Task Force (summer 2006)
• Committed municipal visioning for our downtowns
• Main Street resources
• Funding grant from Valley Heartland of Lanark County
• Initial training funds from the Town of Mississippi Mills
  

Where We Stand

• Two participating, geographically, legally defined downtown areas
• Downtowns within very close proximity to Ottawa — a blessing as well as a challenge
• A Volunteer Steering Committee to initiate further MAAP working committees within the downtowns
  

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MAAP Needs Participants and Offers Volunteer Opportunities
Are you passionate about strengthening the downtowns of Almonte and Pakenham? Then volunteer and join MAAP! By participating in the MAAP organization, you’ll be working alongside many of your enthusiastic neighbours and local business people.

Click here to contact MAAP about volunteer opportunties that match your interest and talents.

MAAP Encourages Long-term Vision
MAAP‘s efforts have been inspired by Main Street Middlesex. Middlesex has 11 downtown communities (ranging from 800 residents to 10,000-plus) in south-western Ontario involved in this process.  All are building prosperity with new programs such as:

• Matching loans for facade restoration
• Image and brand development grants
• Retail promotion grants
• Streetscape beautification grants
• Business attraction/retention grants and programs
• Festivals and Events grants
  

Visit the Web sites of a sample of other successful communities: Amherst OH, Muskegon MI and London ON.

MAAP believes that community-driven vision led by downtown stakeholders’ efforts is essential to the successful revitalization of Almonte and Pakenham’s commercial districts. MAAP encourages long term vision and incremental steps to success for downtown revitalization programs and main street vitality. Revitalization does not enjoy lasting success with quick fixes and short-cuts. MAAP’s focus is a comprehensive program in order to keep main street properties occupied with prospering businesses. MAAP is harnessing the energy and efforts of local business people and other volunteers to make revitalization happen.

MAAP has structured its committees and organization based on the National Trust’s Main Street Four-Point Approach™ to Commercial District Revitalization — as this approach has 25 years of experience and has been successfully implemented in hundreds of downtown areas across Canada and the United States (For a full listing of U.S. Main Streets, visit the National Trust’s local Main Street Program listing).

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MAAP is Looking for Volunteers
According to Main Street Middlesex General Manager, Cara Finn, "Volunteering with MAAP for four hours each month will make a difference to your downtowns!”

MAAP is looking for volunteers for the following committees (four committees in Almonte and four in Pakenham for a total of eight necessary committees). These volunteer committees, specific to each town, will work simultaneously toward revitalizing our existing historic main streets. Please contact MAAP to discuss where your skills and volunteer efforts are best suited and most needed!

Click here to contact MAAP about volunteer opportunties that match your interest and talents.
 
The Organization Committee
Organization committee volunteers form coalitions and partnerships, recruit and manage volunteers and plan fundraising and community outreach.

Organization involves getting everyone working toward the same goal and assembling the appropriate human and financial resources to implement a Main Street revitalization program. A governing board and standing committees make up the fundamental organizational structure of the volunteer-driven program. Volunteers are coordinated and supported by a paid program director as well. This structure not only divides the workload and clearly delineates responsibilities, but also builds consensus and cooperation among the various stakeholders. (From the National Trust’s Main Street Four-Point Approach™).

Click here to contact MAAP about volunteer opportunties with the Organization Committee.

The Promotion Committee
Those volunteering with the Promotion Committee deal with image, retail promotion, marketing the downtown and special events.

Promotion sells a positive image of the commercial district and encourages consumers and investors to live, work, shop, play and invest in the Main Street district. By marketing a district's unique characteristics to residents, investors, business owners, and visitors, an effective promotional strategy forges a positive image through advertising, retail promotional activity, special events, and marketing campaigns carried out by local volunteers. These activities improve consumer and investor confidence in the district and encourage commercial activity and investment in the area. (From the National Trust’s Main Street Four-Point Approach™).

Click here to contact MAAP about volunteer opportunties with the Promotion Committee.

The Design Committee
Design volunteers attend to building improvements, architecture, historic preservation, streetscape and signage.

Design means getting Main Street into top physical shape. Capitalizing on its best assets — such as historic buildings and pedestrian-oriented streets — is just part of the story. An inviting atmosphere, created through attractive window displays, parking areas, building improvements, street furniture, signs, sidewalks, street lights, and landscaping, conveys a positive visual message about the commercial district and what it has to offer. Design activities also include instilling good maintenance practices in the commercial district, enhancing the physical appearance of the commercial district by rehabilitating historic buildings, encouraging appropriate new construction, developing sensitive design management systems, and long-term planning. (From the National Trust’s Main Street Four-Point Approach™).

Click here to contact MAAP about volunteer opportunties with the Design Committee.

 
The Economic Restructuring Committee
This group of volunteers looks for new business opportunities and new uses for existing buildings.

Economic Restructuring strengthens a community's existing economic assets while expanding and diversifying its economic base. The Main Street program helps sharpen the competitiveness of existing business owners and recruits compatible new businesses and new economic uses to build a commercial district that responds to today's consumers' needs. Converting unused or underused commercial space into economically productive property also helps boost the profitability of the district. (From the National Trust’s Main Street Four-Point Approach™).

Attention to all these elements, in all four of these committees, creates the conditions for our downtowns to grow, develop and prosper in the years and decades to come.

Click here to contact MAAP about volunteer opportunties with the Economic Restructuring Committee. 

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Many Opportunities Await in Our Downtowns!
Looking for a small town, downtown shopping experience?

Find everything you need and everything else as well in the downtowns of Almonte and Pakenham. Stroll along the beautiful Mississippi River in either town or along the Almonte Riverwalk. Browse for hours in our many eclectic and locally-owned shops, at a heritage General Store, get a haircut, select the perfect gift for someone special, staunch your book-buying cravings, take home a bouquet of flowers, furnish a home, grab a delicious lunch or dinner, be pampered in a spa or at a massage therapist, build fine-woodworking furniture at our internationally acclaimed woodworking school, or buy designer clothes by an award-winning fashion house. The downtowns of Almonte and Pakenham offer more than you can possibly imagine.

Downtown Almonte
Downtown Pakenham

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Business Opportunities Await in Our Downtowns!
Looking for a great place to own and operate a business?

Be sure to check into downtown Almonte or Pakenham.

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Mainstreets of Almonte and Pakenham (MAAP)

Do you have a question about Almonte and Pakenham downtown revitalization? Do you want to get involved in Almonte and/or Pakenham Downtown revitalization? Volunteer with MAAP and show your support for the downtown communities of Almonte and Pakenham. We need people for our program committees. We need your ideas and efforts!

Contact MAAP by email
Contactus@MAAPdowntown.com

And please report Web site issues or requests to this same email address.

2007 MAAP Executive
Elizabeth Swarbrick (MAAP Chair)
Ruth-Ann MacKinnon
Rob Brennan
Mark Lefebvre
Kelly Church
Jody Gleeson
John Edwards

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