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Tea Café and Gift Shop-Now Open

April 19, 2011 in Business Development, Downtown Businesses, Event, Shopping with Comments Off

The Tea Cafe’ and Gift Shop, located at 325 Third Street in Henderson, KY will have their gift shop open from 10am-4pm on Wednesday, April 20th and Friday, April 22.

The gift shop carries Kentucky Proud products, Elmwood Inn Teas, Blanton Cigar, Mrs. Rogers Popcorn, Premier Jewelry (25% off jewelry in stock), Plainview Farms Goat’s Milk Lotion, Lucy Felty Lotions.

For Easter, check out the Kentucky Kandy white chocolate and chocolate Easter suckers in bunny and egg shapes as well as hand made baskets perfect for an Easter basket!

Spring Fling Coupons Online

April 1, 2011 in Business Development, Shopping with Comments Off

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Celebrating Alles Brothers Anniversary

March 29, 2011 in Anniversary, Downtown Businesses, Shopping with Comments Off

: Alles Brothers Furniture

Alles Brothers Furniture in downtown Henderson, Kentucky celebrates their 112th year anniversary with the help of the Downtown Henderson Project.

One of the initiatives of the Economic Resturcturing Committee of the Downtown Henderson Project was to observe the anniversary dates of DHP members and to help them celebrate this milestone. One of the ways the DHP will recognize member anniversaries is by placing an Anniversary sign in front of the business. This is all in an effort to celebrate the businesses that are operating downtown and have continued to operate for many years. The DHP has been collecting anniversary dates from their members and Alles Brothers was the first one we acknowledged.

Alles Brothers Furniture history dates back to 1860 when the Alles family made their enterance into the furniture business in Jasper, IN. In 1899, Jacob Alles made the decision to open a store in Henderson, Kentucky. One of the business practices that more than likely helped Alles Brothers survive the Great Depression, two World Wars and other historical events was the business practice that Herman Alles, son of Jacob, began when he took over the store after the war. He allowed people to make monthly payments to the store with no interest for a year. This practice is one that is still in use today!

The Downtown Henderson Project will be happy to help YOUR business celebrate YOUR anniversary…all you need to do is contact the Downtown Henderson Project office and give us your anniversary date!

We are proud of all our members and want to recognize the number of years you’ve had your business in downtown Henderson.

Think Henderson…a Buy Local Campaign!

March 23, 2011 in Downtown Businesses, Shopping with Comments Off

WHY SHOP LOCAL?

Spend $100 locally, $62 stays right in your community
Spend that same $100 in a national chain, only $42 stays in your community

Let’s aim to improve the economic health of our neighborhoods, our localities and our shopping corridors.

Shopping local creates jobs. Shops in your town create local employment and self-employment. These people in turn spend in the local economy.
Local independent shops invest more in your communities. Local businesses are proportionally more generous in their support of local charities, schools, and community events. So supporting local shops means a financial contribution to your community.
Local shops sell great products at affordable prices. Some people get out of the habit of shopping locally and are then surprised by the range of products available.
Shopping locally saves you time and money. You travel less, saving on time and fuel.
Shopping locally retains your communities. People don’t like losing shops and services in small towns but don’t equate this with how they spend their money.
Shopping locally retains your distinctiveness. Independent shops create distinctive shopping experiences and stock different products. Local businesses respond more quickly to the needs of local customers, stocking products to meet changing population needs.
Shopping locally saves the environment. Local shops often stock a high percentage of locally sourced goods that do not require long-distance transportation, helping to reduce our global footprint.
Local shops are for everyone. Most people can get to their local shops easily. This is especially important for the elderly, young people and others who rely on public transportation.
Local shops value you more. Evidence from numerous surveys show people receive better customer care and service locally. These businesses survive by their reputation and repeat business, which means you get a higher standard of service.
Shopping local saves services. Private and public sector services cluster around shops. As shops disappear so do hairdressers, banks, restaurants and other businesses.

Pledge to Think, Shop, & Buy Local!!!

We will pledge to employ our neighbors, pay taxes that support our schools and improve our roads, and contribute to local non-profit groups!

Our 2010 Accomplishments

February 23, 2011 in Audubon Collectibles, Audubon Miniatures, Business Development, Downtown Businesses, Event, Exhibits, Farmers Market, Shopping, Water Sewer Work with Comments Off

Organization
Fundraising Efforts
Taffy Goes to War—Feb. 2010—$10,000
5th Annual Community Yard Sale/Flea Market—Sept 2010—$1,730.00
Breakfast in the Park—$983.00
16th Annual Awards Breakfast—Judy Clabes, Speaker
Met monthly with Synergy Partners
Worked with Serra Designs creating the Audubon Collectible—Wild Turkey & White Pelican unveiled in 2010 (sold over 10 9 GBH, sold 73 Wild Turkey’s and 23 Pelican’s)
Served on Henderson Chamber committees-Agri-Tourism and Taking Care of Business
Review Grant and Foundation updates

Promotion
Continued partnership with Henderson Chamber of Commerce to promote “Think Henderson”
Continued working with WC Handy Blues Festival-Street Strut Parade, Handy Lunch Breaks
Continued working with Bluegrass in the Park/Folklife- Narrative Tent (3 speakers & 10 artisans)
Coordinated 24 downtown stores for the Sidewalk Sale Days
2010 Downtown Henderson Project Summer Concert Series
Dave Lutz & Jon Snyder Keith Vincent
Skip Bond & the Fugitives Paul Ross/River City Quartet
Spencer Bloodworth & Shane Amar/Insulated Band RB Stone
Organized the 4th of July events, music and fireworks-Keith Vincent
Worked with The Gleaner and downtown merchants to create an advertising insert for the paper
Sponsored Annual Halloween Event
Organized the 2nd Annual W.O.W. Friday Gallery Hop & Art Sale—November 5, 2010
Continue Social Networking Practices

Design
Worked with Community Inmate Program to plant and maintain flowers downtown
Purchased 119 decorative snowflakes for light poles with Marcia Baker organizing fundraising efforts
Applied for and received $19,000 for façade grants from Renaissance Kentucky
Working with Jack Hogan on raising funds & implementing a bike rack program
Acting liaison to HWU on Water/Sewer Separation & Renovation Project

Economic Restructuring
Over $8 million re-invested in Downtown (2010)
Net Jobs Created- 31
Continued monthly email newsletter
Continued regular visits to Downtown Henderson Project members and some non-members
Continued with Business Recruitment and Retention efforts
Assisted potential downtown apartment residents in looking for apartments
Created incentive marketing plan—Bankers Breakfast

Staff Involvement
Served on Preservation Kentucky Board of Directors-Membership Committee
Served as KMS (Kentucky Main Street) Regional Captain/Co-Chair E.R. for Best Practices Conference
Served as facilitator for E.R. at Best Practices Conference-Frankfort
Served as Bi-centennial Chairperson for City of Henderson
Attended Best Practices Conference
Attended National Main Street Conference in Oklahoma City, OK
Think Henderson—Buy Local Campaign
Think Henderson Expo—20 booths that coordinated with the Chamber Annual Dinner
Ran a business builder ad for Think Henderson for 6 months in the Gleaner
Created ‘Henderson Dollars’ for Downtown Henderson Project, Henderson Chamber and Think Henderson members—33 businesses participated