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UPCOMING DOWNTOWN BUSINESS OWNER MEETINGS
Our Downtown Business Owner Meetings take place every 3rd Thursday of the month at various downtown businesses and venues.
The meeting starts at 9 AM and light refreshments will be provided.
November 19th - Location TBD
UPDATES FROM DGI
UPDATES FROM DGI
PLAN FOR THE GREATEST HOMECOMING ON EARTH
GHOE_DGIBusinessPlanningGuide.pdfTURN DOWNTOWN BLUE & GOLD
With the historic 100th NC A&T Homecoming just around the corner, we have a wonderful opportunity to come together and show our downtown spirit. To celebrate this milestone, the Greensboro Police Department is launching the "Turn Downtown Blue & Gold" initiative, and we would love for you to be a part of it.
The goal is simple: to create a vibrant welcome for thousands of alumni, students, and visitors by filling your storefronts, windows, and entrances with NC A&T’s school colors. It’s a gentle way to show our support and let everyone know that Greensboro is thrilled to welcome Aggies home. To make participating as easy as possible, we are offering free Blue & Gold Kits to downtown businesses. These kits include simple and fun decorating supplies to use, such as streamers, garland, balloons, window markers, festive backdrops, window displays, homecoming welcome sign, table covers, etc. Please take a look at the attached flyer for details, including the sign-up link, QR code, and deadline information. We would be absolutely delighted to have your support!
Ultimately, this is an opportunity to demonstrate how, downtown businesses, the City of Greensboro, community partners, NC A&T and the Greensboro Police Department can work together to create a safer, connected, and welcoming downtown for this historic 100th NC A&T Homecoming.
GPD will be personally delivering these free kits to participating businesses during the week of October 19th.
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeUS03mMT4WCUzL4_jR4GaT8Ev4SpJQg0C__UiTb2cyZNOzGg/viewform
AGGIES ON ELM
Aggies on Elm
Contact regarding hours of operation, specials and requests for Aggies on Elm window clings:
https://sharpepursuitsinc.wufoo.com/forms/downtown-gso-merchant-details-for-aggies-on-elm
Week Schedule
Thursday, October 29 - Street Closure @ TBA Time (most likely mid afternoon)
*S. Elm Street from McGee - Market Street.
*McGee Street and Washington St will remain open.
*Feb One Place will be closed to through traffic.
Friday, October 30 - Ultimate Pop Up Shop
10:00am - 3:00pm
Saturday, October 31 - Aggies on Elm
10:00am - 6:00pm
Sunday, November 1 - Street Closure ends
*based on Greensboro Police Department plans.
Ultimate Pop Up Shop
https://theultimatepopupshop.org/
Suggestions/Partnership Link for Ultimate Pop Up Shop:
https://theultimatepopupshop.org/gmaconnect
DGI OFFICE HOURS
DGI is launching Office Hours for business owners to drop in, hang out, or ask questions.
Every other Tuesday, 2-4pm starting August 25th.
NCFF FEEDBACK FORM
Let us know about your feedback for NCFF. We will share your input with event organizers to better plan for next year!
FIRST SATURDAY STROLL
Join us for the next First Saturday Stroll on Elm on October 3rd.
Any downtown business can apply to set up in the Stroll footprint for free. Please reach out to Angela for any questions.
FIRST FRIDAY ACTIVATION FUND
DGI offers a reimbursable First Friday Micro Grant that is available every month. Businesses interested in using a First Friday Microgrant can apply below.
Applications must be submitted before the anticipated First Friday to be considered for funding.
Reach out to Joseph for any questions regarding this support fund.
UPDATES FROM THE CITY
UPDATES FROM THE CITY
September 24th
Davie Street beneath the railroad bridge, located between South Elm Street and Martin Luther King Jr. Drive, will be closed beginning at 7 am on Tuesday, September 29, while Norfolk Southern conducts work on a railroad switch. The work is expected to be completed the same day.
Motorists should use caution and follow posted detour signs in the area while work is being completed.
Work schedules are dependent on weather conditions and material/equipment availability.
Visit www.greensboro-nc.gov/RoadProjects to learn more about lane and road closures and subscribe to receive email notifications about upcoming work on City streets.
September 16th
The City Council approved a resolution allowing the City to begin a voluntary rezoning initiative for interested property owners adjacent to, within, and near the Downtown Greenway.
The initiative creates a pathway for eligible property owners to consider rezoning their properties to Greensboro’s Central Business (CB) zoning district, with the City initiating the rezoning process on behalf of owners who choose to participate.
Council’s action does not automatically rezone any property. Participation is voluntary, and property owners must provide written consent before their property can move forward through the City’s required zoning review and public hearing process.
September 15th
The Police Chief has committed to several steps to improve safety downtown:
Exploring four additional officers dedicated to downtown coverage 7 days a week, creating a more consistent police presence.
In the short term, increasing weekend coverage: Five officers and one supervisor at each of the three problem locations every Friday and Saturday night — 15 officers and 3 supervisors, in addition to Center City Resource Team (CCRT) resources.
Adding a fire inspector on Friday and Saturday nights for the next 3–4 weeks to address code and safety violations as they occur. The intent is to identify and take appropriate action on code or other violations as they occur rather than addressing these issues after the fact.
GPD is also working with the ABC Task Force, GFD Fire Marshal’s Office, NCALE, and downtown venue owners to improve communication, security, staffing, code compliance, and patron management. Additional meetings and compliance checks are planned through mid-October.
The Violent Crime Reduction Team (VCRT) also remains active downtown, including patrols of parking areas and the seizure of illegally possessed firearms.
PROJECT TRACKER
PROJECT TRACKER
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Connect With Your Downtown Business Community
Connect With Your Downtown Business Community
Have a question? Need a recommendation? Have something to share with your fellow downtown businesses?
The Downtown GSO Business Owners Discord is a place for downtown business owners, managers, and teams to connect, share resources, ask questions, find collaborators, share opportunities, and help one another out.
Think of it as a digital back room for Downtown Greensboro businesses. It’s a place to connect with the people who are doing business downtown every day.
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