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THIRD FRIDAY ART WALK Celebrating the Human Mind Through Art In honor of National Stroke Awareness Month. Providence is partnering with galleries throughout historic downtown Medford to celebrate our fascination with the human brain. Whether you approach the mind emotionally or scientifically it offers limitless opportunities for exploration and interpretation. State-of-the-art imagery of the brain will be provided by Providence Medical Group-Medford Neurology and the Carl Brophy Stroke Center. Take-home tools for stroke awareness will be available at all art walk locations. Let your mind dance. Southern Oregon Swing will be featuring a FLASH MOB at approximately 6 pm in Vogel Plaza in conjunction with the S.O.swing Convention. Challenge your brain with the Third Friday Poker Walk. Pick up your forms from the downtown retailers and galleries. Economic Improvement District The HMA is dedicated to the revitalization of downtown Medford. We all want to see the buildings downtown filled with growing, prosperous businesses. For that to happen, downtown needs to be a vibrant center that is attractive, clean, well maintained, with amenities such as flower baskets, benches and holiday lights. There needs to be consistent and cooperative marketing to make downtown “top of mind” and draw customers downtown for everyday shopping and dining as well as for special events. This kind of sustained commitment requires stable, adequate funding. Therefore, the Heart of Medford Association is proposing to form an EID – Economic Improvement District. An EID is a funding mechanism that enables Downtown Medford to achieve its goal of staying successful. We invite property owners (or their representative) and tenants to participate in this process by joining us on Tuesday, May 1, 2012 - Noon at the Higher Education Center, 101 South Bartlett in Medford. EID Questions & Answers
Medford Brand Development Market Tec Survey of downtown consumer
As part of the branding process, Avant and the Association are inviting residents of Medford and Jackson County to participate in a short online survey. Input from the survey will be used to develop the new brand identity for Downtown Medford. Residents can access the online survey at: The survey will take less than 10 minutes to complete and all input will be kept confidential. The survey will be open to residents for the next few days. Downtown Medford Oregon Selects Avant Marketing Group for Brand Identity Development Notice of Matching Grant Availability There is an opportunity for a matching grant request for downtown organizations who may qualify as outlined in the Marketing Plan that was submitted by the Heart of Medford Association and approved by the Medford Urban Renewal Agency Board of Directors. The following information outlines what groups may apply for this opportunity. The Promotions Committee will develop a comprehensive list of criteria, however, we expect that the matching grant would be offered to groups who can fulfill the following: 1. Must be a group of at least 3 same-industry businesses ie: jewelers, antique stores, spa/beauty, restaurants etc. Matching grant funding would not be available to individual businesses. 2. Group must submit a proposal outlining the project with specific costs and timelines for completion. 3. The project must adhere to brand standards that will be developed in the planning phase. 4. The project/advertising must meet the set of marketing/brand goals established by the Promotions Committee. 5. The matching grant monies must be specifically used for advertising and promotions and cannot include food, travel, lodging, office supplies, etc. 6. Group must demonstrate financial ability to meet matching grant obligation. 7. Matching grant proposals will be accepted if approved by a majority vote by the Promotions Committee. 8. Matching grant funds will be distributed on a first come, first serve basis. 2011 Merchant Day Banner Program
Get the application for & specs! The Medford Urban Renewal Agency Budget The Medford Urban Renewal Agency approved its budget for the next year. The MURA board says it likely will never have an opportunity to invest this kind of money again. In order to make it count, they decided to compromise. Read More or Watch the KDRV-ABC Channel 12 Video! Boom in Downtown Business Business is booming in downtown Medford. Business owners like the traffic downtown offers. Eight new businesses have openned and more are on the way. Hear from a business owner that says she is doing more in downtown than at her prior location. Watch the KOBI-NBC Channel 5 Video! |
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HMA General Meeting Notice HMA General Meetings are on the first Wednesday of each month and held in the large confrerence room at the Medford Library on Central Avenue. The next General Meeting will be held on: Wednesday, May 2, 2012 at 8:00AM New Economic Investments in Medford Many local businesses are embracing the idea of an "EID", to replace the soon-to-be-closed MURA. Read the KDRV-ABC Channel 12 Article! Survey - Meet Your Neighbors! There are a lot of new businesses in downtown and we’ve learned that many of you don’t know each other. We thought it might be a good idea to get us all together in a relaxed setting in mid-September for some networking and discussion about collaborative and cross-marketing, particularly for the Christmas season. Please click here to answer three quick questions.
HMA & The Oregon Main Street Program HMA is working through various committees to promote and develop Downtown Medford as part of the Oregon Main Street Program. 2011 HMA Student Directory
Get a directory of downtown businesses for students! HMA 2010 Accomplishments What is the Heart of Medford Association doing for the downtown area? Lots! Check out our 2010 accomplishments to learn more about how HMA works for you. Mercy Flights Group Membership for HMA Mercy Flights offers a membership program that allows for quality emergency care at little or no cost. The group membership for HMA businesses is available at a discount. Benefits, Agreement and Signup Form Medford Old Town Walking Tour Guide! (PDF) Surge in Downtown Business In the past six months more businesses have been popping up in downtown Medford filling up the vacant store fronts on Main Street. Special Thanks to the City of Medford for their ongoing support and encouragement of HMA!
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