Ionia Downtown Development Authority Newsletter
November 16, 2018
American Express created Small Business Saturday as a counterpart to Black Friday and Cyber Monday for small town USA. This special day encourages holiday shoppers to patronize local brick and mortar businesses rather than traveling distances or using on-line purchasing. As the merchants celebrate this special shopping day, many will be offering in-store specials, gift wrapping, contests and more. A number of vendors will also be showcased in several downtown businesses and offer handcrafted items for that one of a kind type of gift. Become an inspirational shopper and create a “tourist in your own town” experience for you and your friends. Shop local and support your community. Many businesses are operated by friends, neighbors and in some cases even family. To ensure a strong business district, we all need to remember to shop local. Check out the in-store specials at the following businesses:
Matthew’s House Christian Thrift Center: Door prizes, Christmas items—buy one, get one free! Refreshments.
Salon 6: 20% off all professional hair products (Loma excluded). $10 eyebrow shaping / waxing.
DOC Odds & Ends: Gently used gifts, books, tools, furniture and more!
Dood’s Jewelry: In store specials on jewelry and gifts. Something for every member of your family.
The Jewel Box: Antiques, re-purposed furniture and Michigan Made products.
Sears Hometown Store: Check out the “door busters”. From appliances to tools - shop our local Sears!
Main Street Music: 20% off all stock items excluding consignment. Sale runs both Friday and Saturday.
Vayda’s Boutique: Gifts galore, antiques, soaps, lotions, Young Living Oils, and so much more.
Soaring Above Teen Center: Vendors selling handcrafted items inside the Teen Center. One of a kind gifts!
Leida’s Sweets & Treats and Brick Street Marketplace: Great selection of baked goods and gifts for the family.
Auction Addict’s Attic: 10% off sales of $10 or more. We pay your sales tax on November 24th.
Shaper Image Salon: Free eyebrow wax with purchase of another service, select products 20-50% off, buy a $50 gift certificate and get a $10 certificate FREE! Door prizes.
Sid’s Flower Shop: In-store specials. Great selection of gifts, MI Made items, plants, flowers, and home décor.
Shop Local This Christmas Season!
Small Business Saturday Set for November 24th
Ionia Downtown Development Authority
2018 Board of Directors
Mike Kirgis, Chairperson
Brett Patterson, Vice Chairperson
Dave Cook, Secretary
Tim Hemenway, Treasurer
Margot Cook
Jim Killion
Paul Lentz
Ron Wilson
Mayor Daniel Balice, Ex-Officio
Contact Information
Director: Linda Curtis
Office: 203 W Main Street
(east of Ionia Theatre)
Mail: P.O. Box 496
Ionia, MI 48846
Phone: (616) 527-1420
Fax: (616) 527- 0810
www.cityofionia.org
2018 Meeting Schedule
Regularly scheduled meetings of
the DDA are held on the third
Wednesday of each month at 8am
at City Hall located at 114 North
Kidd Street.
November 21st
December 19th
DDA Committees
The DDA welcomes new members
to their respective committees.
If you have an interest in special
events, promotion and marketing
or business development, please
contact us by calling 527-1420.
DDA Board Meetings
Meetings are held on the third
Wednesday of each month at 8am
at City Hall, 114 North Kidd Street.
The public is welcome to attend.
Upcoming Special Events
Saturday, November 24th
Small Business Saturday
Shop Local!
Friday, November 30th
Official Tree Lighting and
Electric Christmas Parade
in downtown Ionia
Saturday, December 1st
Mrs. Claus Craft Bazaar
Jingle Bell Run 5K Run / Walk
For a complete schedule of
Santa’s visits to the Armory /
Community Center, check out the
City of Ionia website
Sunday, December 2nd at 3pm
Christmas in Ionia Variety Show
at the Theatre
Sunday, December 9th
Country Christmas Concert
at the Ionia Theatre
Country Recording Artist
William Michael Morgan Live Concert on Sunday, December 9th at the
Ionia Theatre in downtown Ionia.
Doors open at 4pm Show starts off at 5pm
Reserved seating tickets—$40 each
General admission seating tickets —$25 each
Tickets available at the Ionia Theatre
AND at www.ioniatheatre.com
Ionia Lock & Key
319 West Main Street
Downtown Ionia
Phone: (616) 841-5377
During the month of November, Ionia Lock & Key will donate $1 to the
Soaring Above Teen Center for every key cut. Stop by and have a few
extra keys made for your home, office, storage area, or vehicle.
For more details, check out the WION website.
This holiday season, please join the Downtown Development Authority in continuing the long
tradition of decorating the historical lampposts that line the streets of the business district.
Sponsoring a fresh garland wrap is a wonderful way to recognize an organization, business,
individual or honor a special event.
I would like to sponsor ________ lamppost(s) at $20 each.
Please list my sponsorship under the following name / business / organization:
______________________________________________________________________________
Your name: _______________________________________________________________
Address: _______________________________________________________________
City and Zip: _________________________________________________________________________
Phone: _______________________________________________________________
In Memory of: _________________________________________________________________________
In Honor of: _________________________________________________________________________
I would like to pay by: □ Visa □ Master Card □ Check
Name listed on card: __________________________________________________________________________
Address of card holder:________________________________________________________________________
Card Number: ______________________________________________Expiration date: ____________________
3 Digit Code found on the back of your card:______________________
Signature: _________________________________________________Today’s date: ______________________
Please enclose your payment with this form. Checks can be made payable to the City of Ionia DDA.
City of Ionia DDA P.O. Box 496 Ionia, MI 48846
To be acknowledged with a gift card placed on a garland wrap, sponsorships must be received by
December 7, 2018. Requests to decorate specific lampposts cannot be accommodated. For additional
information, please contact the Downtown Development Authority office at 616.527.1420.
Thank you for your support.
We can keep the Recycling Center open by donating funds or volunteering!
With heavy hearts, we are closing the drop off center 11/17/18 because the recyclable values have dropped so much (by half and more). Immediate needs:
1. $1000 donated every month. Our operating expenses total $2500 per month (excluding maintenance). The $1000 would cover the labor cost. Would there be any businesses that could sponsor us during this tough season?
2. Ideally long term, $2000 per month donated would create 2 part time jobs and help create an emergency fund to keep up with the work. Sorting & baling.
3. Volunteers. We need 2 people to donate their time during open hours to sort recyclables and help load them into the baler.
4. A hilo driver on Wednesdays 2p-5p or Saturdays between 9a-1p
Thank you for your time. Beth Peabody | Recycle Ionia Inc | recycleionia.org | phone: 616-902-4555