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Downtown Placemakers Campaign Growing with Community Support

Posted on May 29, 2015 by Appleton Downtown Inc.

In April, we officially announced our Downtown Placemakers campaign, and in just a month we hit a major milestone: we've already raised more than $1,000! Hard-working staff, dedicated volunteers, unique businesses, and a supportive community are among the vital ingredients for this early success. But the essential element is the donors! The individual men and [...Read More]

One Great Place Photo Contest

Posted on May 18, 2015 by Appleton Downtown Inc.

Photographers! Here's your opportunity to showcase your One Great Place photos in Downtown Appleton. We are looking for photos of Downtown Appleton and the Riverfront. Winning photos will be displayed in the Houdini Plaza Fountain! Submit your entries in the following three categories: 1. Downtown & Riverfront Events: Events that are specific to downtown Appleton [...Read More]

The Fox Cities Performing Arts Center is One Great Place

Posted on May 5, 2015 by Appleton Downtown Inc.

The Fox Cities Performing Arts Center’s mission is to be a gathering place for the community. From the beginning, the Center has been a symbol of teamwork, passion and the community coming together to accomplish something great. Each year the Center’s Education Series welcomes an average of 23,000 students who learn and grow through the [...Read More]

2015 Renovation Award Presented to The Fox Cities Building for The Arts

Posted on Apr 8, 2015 by Appleton Downtown Inc.

The 2015 Downtown Renovation Award is Presented to a business that has invested in the physical appearance of the building they call home in our downtown neighborhood. In 2013 we celebrated the renovation of Houdini Plaza and who knew it could get even better… and then it did!! One beautiful night the Fox Cities Building for [...Read More]

2015 Walter Kalata Landmark Award Presented to Ruby and Joe Wells and Gabriel's Furniture

Posted on Apr 7, 2015 by Appleton Downtown Inc.

The Walter Kalata Landmark Award is presented to a business that has become a landmark in our downtown. A business that has withstood the test of time and operates their business with passion and with a strong commitment to downtown. A place where people can remember the past and converse about the future. This family [...Read More]

2015 President's Award Presented to Heid Music

Posted on Apr 6, 2015 by Appleton Downtown Inc.

The 2015 President’s Award This award is presented to an individual, group or business whom within their working relationship with ADI and the downtown went above and beyond that usual relationship. This award is the President choice and truly applauds a partnership! Where should we start… the extensive list of partnerships that this business has [...Read More]

2015 Downtown Business of the Year Award Presented to Skyline Technologies

Posted on Apr 4, 2015 by Appleton Downtown Inc.

The 2015 Downtown Business of the Year Award: Presented to the business that stands out from the rest and captures the admiration of the downtown community for their ability to continually represent the spirit downtown through their innovation, fortitude and reputation. Founded in 1992 by Pat Deprey as a small tech staffing agency - this [...Read More]

2015 Bernie Pearlman "Downtowner" Award Presented to John and Pam Ulness

Posted on Apr 3, 2015 by Appleton Downtown Inc.

The 2015 Bernie Pearlman “Downtowner” Award: Presented to a person or couple whose dedication and enthusiasm has had a significant positive impact on downtown and displays an overwhelming passion for its success. In honor of Bernie Pearlman a wholehearted downtowner. It’s not hard to see why this Downtown couple is being honored tonight. It all [...Read More]

2015 Outstanding Volunteer Award Winners Ian Thompson and Jessica Grim

Posted on Apr 2, 2015 by Appleton Downtown Inc.

The 2015 Outstanding ADI Volunteer Award Presented to an individual whose time and commitment to the effort of building a strong downtown organization highlights him or her as an outstanding contributor and community advocate. Each year the ADI staff gets the opportunity to thank a volunteer for giving so freely of their time and talents. [...Read More]

2015 Dreamers and Doers Award - Will and Pam Weider

Posted on Apr 1, 2015 by Appleton Downtown Inc.

2015 Dreamers and Doers Award Presented to a business, group or individual that has significantly enhanced, for years to come, the physical and/or economic landscape of the downtown. This award is about vision … and the ability to turn vision into reality. When an iconic building in downtown lost its long time business tenant in [...Read More]

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