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2012: What a Year!

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2012 was an amazing year for Richmond Main Street and the revitalization of Historic Downtown Richmond. We implemented a wide range of programs designed to revitalize our community through business assistance, beautification, entertainment, health, and arts programs. Major developments include establishing a weekly, seasonal farmers' market, free Zumba fitness classes, and the area's very first business improvement district.

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Page 1: Richmond Main Street in 2012

2012: What a Year!

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Art In Windows Spring 2012

Closing Reception & Art WalkJune 22, 2012

Featuring paintings by Steven Bruce and Tracy Ricks

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Art In Windows Spring 2012

Closing Reception & Art WalkJune 22, 2012

Featuring paintings by Steven Bruce and Tracy Ricks

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Art In Windows Spring 2012

Closing Reception & Art WalkJune 22, 2012

Featuring paintings by Steven Bruce and Tracy Ricks

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Celebrating Black History MonthArtists reception for W. Allen Walker's one-man play In Search of my

Father...Walkin' Talkin' Bill Hawkins at the East Bay Center for the Performing Arts

February 26, 2012

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Food by Blackberry Soul Bakery & Café

Celebrating Black History MonthArtists reception for W. Allen Walker's one-man play In Search of my

Father...Walkin' Talkin' Bill Hawkins at the East Bay Center for the Performing Arts

February 26, 2012

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Community Clean Up

19 youth from Leadership Public Schools making a difference in Downtown Richmond by picking up litter and beautifying planters in the Market Square Mall parking lot.

March 26, 2012

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Community Clean Up

March 26, 2012

Before After

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Free Zumba Fitness Classes

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Healthy Village Farm Stand 2012First Fridays, May – August

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Healthy Village Farm StandMay 4, 2012

Liberty Ship Café serving healthy snacks and natural juice drinks.

EcoVillage Farm giving out free, fresh fruits and veggies to families.

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Healthy Village Farm StandJune 1, 2012

Learning about healthy foods at the HEAL information table.

Richmond Grows Seed Lending Library teaching residents how to save seeds.

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Healthy Village Farm StandJuly 6, 2012

Youngsters learning about healthy habits through arts and crafts.

LatinoMix and EasyGo Richmond interacting with the crowd.

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Healthy Village Farm StandAugust 3, 2012

Delicious and nutritious food by Liberty Ship Café coop.

RecycleMore helping residents compost food scraps by passing out free compost bins and information.

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Healthy Village Farm Stand 2012

18 organizations offering resources & information6 volunteers

600 community members served

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Richmond Main Street Farmers’ Market

Over 600 shoppers helped welcome this weekly farmers’ market to Downtown.

June 27 – October 31

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Richmond Main Street Farmers’ Market

Fresh fruits and veggies, sweet treats, local artisans, flowers, honey, and lunch stalls.

June 27 – October 31

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Music on the Main 2012Fourth Wednesdays, June – August

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Music on the MainJune 27, 2012

Blues man Jesse James working the crowd in his signature style.

Zumba fitness break with Willa “Bontle” Willis.

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Music on the MainJuly 25, 2012

Dancing to the Blue Hand Band. Solar Richmond passing out information about energy savings.

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Music on the MainAugust 22, 2012

Dancing in Downtown Richmond. Sekhou Senegal wowing the crowd with amazing music and dance moves.

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Music on the Main 2012

23 food stalls, artisan vendors, and information booths21 volunteers

950+ visitors to Downtown

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Richmond youth learning workplace basics and leadership skills.

Summer Youth Entrepreneur Program 2012July - September

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Working through group exercises and developing communication skills.

Summer Youth Entrepreneur Program 2012July - September

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Showing off their certificates for financial literacy training from Wells Fargo.

Summer Youth Entrepreneur Program 2012July - September

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Researching and drafting mock business plans for Downtown Richmond.

Summer Youth Entrepreneur Program 2012July - September

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Business ideas include a zoo and animal education center, tutoring and college resource services, and a shopping plaza with shops and services for families.

Summer Youth Entrepreneur Program 2012July - September

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11 Richmond youth graduate from the SYEP training program on July 13 with summer positions at local businesses.

3 participants gain full-time employment at the end of the program.

Summer Youth Entrepreneur Program 2012July - September

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National Night Out Closing Party

August 7, 2012

Police officers, fire fighters, and 200+ community members connecting over hot cider and fresh-baked cookies.

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Neighborhood Ambassador Program

Neighborhood Ambassadors walked throughout the Downtown district on a daily basis an resolved over 900 issues, including litter pick-up, graffiti removal, dumping, and damage to private property.

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Neighborhood Ambassador Program

Neighborhood Ambassadors also helped pedestrians find their way around Downtown, promote Main Street’s events and programs, and represent us at the weekly farmers’ market.

5 ambassadors from Rubicon Programs gained employment.

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Spirit & Soul FestivalRichmond Arts In Motion

September 29, 2012

Richmond Main Street partnered with the East Bay Center for the Performing Arts to bring a unique street festival to Main Street to celebrate the arts and raise funds for the revitalization of Downtown Richmond.

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Spirit & Soul FestivalRichmond Arts In Motion

September 29, 2012

Dancing on Main Street!

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Spirit & Soul FestivalRichmond Arts In Motion

September 29, 2012

1000+ came out for great shopping, amazing music, delicious food and wine, and community togetherness.

31 volunteers, 15 vendors, and support from the community made it happen.

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Spirit & Soul FestivalRichmond Arts In Motion

September 29, 2012

Downtown Champions

Arnie Kasendorf

JordanSimmons

JerroldHatchett

MaryLavergne

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Spirit & Soul FestivalRichmond Arts In Motion

September 29, 2012

East Bay Center for the Performing Arts dedicates their interactive window art installation with international performances.

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Start & Grow SmartSmall Business Assistance

Three class sessions served 25 business owners and budding entrepreneurs.

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Art In Windows Fall 2012

Opening Reception & Art Walk November 9, 2012

Featuring prints and works on paper by Frederick Franklin

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Art In Windows Fall 2012

Opening Reception & Art Walk November 9, 2012

Featuring prints and works on paper by Frederick Franklin

Enjoying public art like the new Kaiser Permanente installations along Macdonald Avenue between 8th Street and 7th Street.

Learning about Franklin’s inspiration for his Iron Triangle Community Picnic posters.

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Downtown Holiday Festival Volunteers

35 volunteers contributed 100+ hours wrapping gifts and decorating the East Bay Center for the Performing Arts.

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Downtown Holiday FestivalPresented by Richmond Main Street and the East Bay Center for the Performing Arts

December 12, 2012

Visits with Santa and gifts for 500+ children made possible through generous support from the community and 24 amazing volunteers..

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Downtown Holiday FestivalPresented by Richmond Main Street and the East Bay Center for the Performing Arts

December 12, 2012

Holiday shopping featuring local businesses and artisans.

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Downtown Holiday FestivalPresented by Richmond Main Street and the East Bay Center for the Performing Arts

December 12, 2012

Stellar performances by Center companies.

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Downtown Holiday FestivalPresented by Richmond Main Street and the East Bay Center for the Performing Arts

December 12, 2012

The return of holiday street lights along Macdonald Avenue celebrated with a special lighting dedication ceremony.

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Downtown Business Updates

Main Street Welcomes New Businesses

Archiscape Design

Teach for America

BART Mart & Deli Planned Parenthood Sanctuary Yoga

Joy Cafe

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Downtown Stakeholders Make History by Approving the Downtown Richmond

Property Based Improvement District…the First in the City of Richmond!

July 17, 2012