The following is this week’s issue of the “#DTJax Weekly Update” e-newsletter. To receive this in your email inbox each week, sign-up here.
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Things To Do Downtown
Arts + CultureNov 11: Art (Re)public Fashion Show
Nov 12: Art (Re)public Mural Tour
Nov 12: Art (Re)public Lecture Series
Nov 12: Cars and Coffee Cruise-in
Family Fun Nov 11: Veteran’s Day Parade
Nov 12: Riverside Arts Market
Live Music + NightlifeNov 10: Holiday Cocktail Tasting
Nov 12: REDTie Affair
Sports + Fitness
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Stories From BlogDTJax.com
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News of the Week
- Jacques Klempf sells Dixie Egg Co., 300 workers to be retained by Cal-Maine Foods
- Coffee Shop to open in Jacksonville Landing
- Lori Boyer launches efforts to better coordinate St. Johns River projects and marketing
- Jacksonville Suns announce changes, respond to critics
- New Omni general manager is a football fan and ‘Southern girl at heart’
- Downtown Jacksonville parking spot is now cutest park in the city
- Jacksonville’s First ‘Parklet’: Downtown Parking Space Transforms Into Outdoor Seating
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DVI Updates
The Elbow Jam returns!
The Elbow Jam, formerly known as The Elbow Bender, returns for the second year to Downtown Jacksonville’s Entertainment District with two outdoor stages, six bands, live mural artists, dance performances and more! Plus, check out activation happening inside the bars and restaurants at theelbowjam.com.
Mark your calendars for Thursday, November 17 and download the full map here.
Small Business Saturday returns to #DTJax!
On Saturday, November 26 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., #DTJax invites you to join us for Small Business Saturday. This year, don’t just shop small for our local businesses, do it for the businesses you love, for the community you call home and for the money that can stay in the neighborhood when we all #ShopSmall. More information coming soon to DTJax.com/ShopSmall.
This year, get up, get out and #ShopSmallDTJax.
Amplified Vol. 2 CD:
We’re Looking for Interns!
If you or someone you know is looking for an internship this Spring, DVI may be the perfect fit! We are looking for marketing, events and research interns so if you love Art Walk, want to get to know Downtown better or are looking to find out how an organization like ours works, apply today! Read our blog to hear about an internship experience at DVI.
More information on the internship positions can be found here, and if you’re interested please email your cover letter and resume to haleigh@dtjax.org.
2015 State of Downtown Report:
Downtown Vision, Inc. released an 18-month summary on the state and growth of Downtown Jacksonville. This report provides details on development successes and announcements, office and employment trends, residential growth, retail mix, arts and culture, tourism, transportation and more. Read the report in it’s entirety on our blog or visit dtjaxreports.com to download the PDF.
DVI Annual Report Available:
Have you ever wondered, what exactly does DVI do in a year? Check out our latest Annual Report, which highlights accomplishments and financial information for fiscal year 2014-2015. Our 2015-2016 Annual Report is coming soon!