Ionia Downtown Development

Authority February 2020 Newsletter

Sidewalk Snow Removal

With the winter months upon us, please keep the sidewalk areas along your business storefront and exits clear

of snow and ice. All entrances and exits must be clear of snow for easy access. When clearing your parking

areas, please do not pile snow in front of the dumpster enclosures or any entrances or drive exits. Shoppers may

avoid your business if an icy sidewalk restricts their safety.

Ionia Community Awards 2020

The Ionia Area Chamber of Commerce hosted their annual Community Awards celebration on Saturday,

January 25th with a Roaring 20’s theme. Hats off to Kat and her amazing team who were behind the scenes

working to make the evening a success. The Ionia DDA would like to congratulate the 2020 Community Award

recipients.

Citizen of the Year: Heather Sizemore

Ionia County Above and Beyond: Steve Slaughter

Chamber Member of the Year: West Michigan Works in Ionia County

Ionia Business Woman of the Year: Linda Curtis

Community Impact Award: Ionia Community Awareness

Ionia County Under 40: Karlee Bailey, Judy Clark, Ally Cook, Andrew Mourer

Business Milestones: Ionia Community Awareness, Enrich of Ionia County

Business Milestones: Astera Credit Union, Sterner Veterinary Service

The 365 Awards: Benchside, Brick Street Marketplace, Crafty Kitchen Creations, Long Lake Market

Elvis on the Bricks Set for Thursday, February 13th

Don’t let the colder mid-winter temperatures keep you from visiting historic

downtown Ionia on Thursday, February 13th from 5pm to 8pm. Elvis tribute

artist, Jake Slater will be making scheduled visits to several downtown businesses

including The Jewel Box, Ionia Lock & Key, Brick Street Studio,

Cook’s Creamery and Confections, Cantwell’s Training Center, Farmhouse

Naturals Gift Shop, Mane Stage Salon, YCD Electronics, and Izzy’z Barber Shop.

While strolling down Main Street, don’t miss the Elvis themed business window

displays courtesy of Linda Ciangi. Each will “tell a story” of the legendary artist.

Jake will be making a special appearance at the Lamplight Grill from 7pm - 8pm.

Enjoy a great meal while listening to Jake as sings a few of the King’s favorite hits.

Ionia Downtown Development Authority

Say “Happy Valentine’s Day With Flowers!

2020 Board of Directors

Mike Kirgis, Chairperson

John Krueger, Vice Chairperson

Dave Cook, Secretary

Tim Hemenway, Treasurer

Margot Cook

Paul Lentz

Tim Paton

Chris Sorrell

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

lcurtis@ci.ionia.mi.us

www.cityofionia.org

2020 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.

February 19th

March 18th

April 15th

May 20th

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

and Activities

Each Wednesday

Ionia Commission on Aging

Luncheon - Take out style.

Elvis on the Bricks

in downtown Ionia

Thursday, February 13th

Chamber Business Expo

Saturday, March 14th

Ionia Classic Car Show

in downtown Ionia

Saturday, June 6th

Michigan Wizard of Oz Festival

in downtown Ionia

Friday, June 12th

and Saturday, June 13th

The Cow Pie Classic

Michigan Gravel Race Series

Saturday, June 20th

Ionia Fireworks Display

launched from the

Fairgrounds

Thursday, July 2nd

CALL US TODAY!

(616) 527-4660 (866) 425-4983

A gorgeous bouquet of fresh blooms is a study in pure romance, and the perfect gift for anyone swept up with

the thrill of love. To place your Valentine's Day order, call or visit us today.

SID'S FLOWER SHOP

305 W. MAIN ST., IONIA, MICHIGAN 48846

WWW.SIDSFLOWERSIONIAMI.COM

Guidelines

Photographs are to be of some expression of the natural environment.

Original photograph.

All photographs mounted (framed, suggested but optional).

All photographs should be 8” X 10” or larger.

May be for sale by owner (gallery will provide contact information to seller

and buyer).

Must be insured by owner, if deemed necessary by owner.

Delivery of photographs February 28-29, 2020 during business hours

(Friday 10am - 7pm and Saturday 10am - 4pm).

Exceptions must be agreed to by gallery.

Pick up of work: April 6th, 7th and 9th.

Exceptions must be agreed to by gallery.

Isabelle Phoenix

Gallery

Presents

Photographers

Invitational

March 4th - April 4th

Theme:

Our Natural World

Reception:

March 7th

Open House:

March 14th

Photographer’s Invitational Application

Name:___________________________________________

Contact information:________________________________

________________________________________________

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Photograph:

1. Name:______________________________size_______

2. Name:______________________________size_______

3. Name:______________________________size_______

4. Name:______________________________size_______

5. Name:______________________________size_______

6. Name:______________________________size_______

Please list in order of your preference for exhibition.

The Gallery will try to present all entries. We, also, wish to make sure that all those who wish

to participate will have that option. Please put in order the photos you most wish to exhibit in

the event we must limit the number of entries per photographer. This is a no-fee

exhibition, but donations of time(gallery sitting) and monetary dona-

tions are much accepted. A schedule will be available for gallery sitting

during the exhibition.