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"What's Up in Downtown"

The Laramie Main Street E-Newsletter =

First Edition

May 2007<= span style=3D'font-family:"Trebuchet MS";color:white'>

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More A= bout Us

What's = new at Main Street? =

Banner Design Contest

Calling All Artists!

3D"Downtown

The Downtown Laramie Business Association and = Laramie Main Street Program invite you to show off your creativity by entering the Downto= wn Banner Design Contest!

The winning banner design w= ill be displayed on light poles within the downtown. The new banners are = made possible by a generous donation from the Guthrie Family Foundation.

The deadline for submission is = May 18, 2007 at 5:00pm.

You can download= the instructions and application form from = our website.

R= etail Market Analysis Complete!

3D"Second

Business Resource Grou= p of Casper recently completed work on a comprehensive study of Downtown Laramie's business environment, as well as consumer shopping habits and preferences.

This will be a valuable tool for Main Street= , the City of Laramie and Downtown businesses and property owners in further enhancing the Downtown area.

You can download the report from our website.

R= evolving Loan Fund for Businesses

The Laramie Main Street Program, Downtown Development Authority (DDA), and the Main Street Design Committee are pleased to announce the Downtown= Laramie Revolving Loan Fund!

Participating local banks provide long- and short-term loans at better terms and lo= wer interest rates than usually available for projects that support econo= mic development and historic preservation in Downtown Laramie.=

More information is available on our website, or you can contact the Main Street Program at 742-2212.

D= esign Workshop coming in June!

Come join the Laramie = Main Street Design Committee to learn more about downtown design! Topics will include Basic Design, Historic Materials and Signage.

The workshop will be h= eld at the Union Pacific Train Depot on Wednesday, June 13 from 8:30-10:00 AM. There will be a short presentation followed by a walking to= ur to offer a chance to see the guidelines in the context of actual buildings.

For more information, = visit our website<= /span> or= call 742-2212

Dear Kim,

Welcome to the first edition = of the Laramie Main Street Program E-Newsletter! In this monthly e-newsletter, you'll find updates on the activities of the Laramie = Main Street Program, as well as information from downtown businesses abo= ut what's going on with them this month! Feel free to forward th= is e-mail to anyone you think might be interested in learning more abo= ut Main Street and Downtown Laramie!

DOWNTOWN BUSINESS UPDATES

3D"Altitude

Join Altitude Chophouse & Brewer= y for a special Mother's Day Brunch! =

We will be serving a wide array of breakfast and lunch specialties from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Sunday, M= ay 13th. Our brunch is always a sold out event, so reservations are hi= ghly recommended. The price for brunch is $15 for adults and $8 for children. Please call Altitude for more information.=

= 320 South 2nd Street
721-4031<= /strong>
www.altitudechophouse.com<= /span>

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H= ello from The Lonesome Dove, a store for women, offering women's apparel, accessories and gift items.&n= bsp; <= o:p>

Do= n't forget MOM as Mother's Day is just around the corner (May 13). Come to The Dove and receive a FREE "Mom" Sleepshirt and Mug with any $30 or more purchase. Stumped as to what to = get her? Why not go with a gift certificate that you can include = with her sleepshirt and mug. She'll ha= ve something to open on Mother's Day and a shopping spree to enjoy lat= er.

This offer is available now thru May 12= th, while supplies last.

40= 6 S 2^nd

Tu= esday - Saturday 10am - 6pm.

We= hope to see you here!

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The Music Box,= Laramie's Super Electronic Store is under new ownership and is celebrating our Grand Opening Sale duri= ng the month of May! <= o:p>

We are proud to offer the same quality product and focused customer service that has always been a traditi= on at The Music Box. We will continue to carry the #1 brands in every product: Paradigm speakers, Sony TV's, Sony home audio, Al= pine car stereo, and Verizon Wireless Network. We need to make room for = new shipments arriving daily and are offering, for a limited time, markdowns in every department. It's an exciting time in electronics! Stop in and see our new look." <= o:p>

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We always have something new and fun arriving or happening in our stor= e, such as; a new product, cooking classes and weekly specials. You ne= ver know who you will see or what you will learn in our "heart of = the home."

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M= ountain Woods Furniture presents our "Brillia= nt Lighting Sale"

All Lamps, Shades, Sconces, Nightlights, Chandeliers, etc are 15 -25% off through May. <= o:p>

206 south 3rd. St.

745-3515.

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L= aramie Dance Center is pleased to announce the performance of "Country Days and City Nights"

Fe= aturing dances with all ages and all levels. This is not a typical da= nce recital-this is an event to remember!

The show will be held at the A&S Auditorium on the UW Campus, Sat. May 19^th at 1:00 PM.&n= bsp; We would love to have everyone support this! <= o:p>

Fo= r more info please call Kathy at 742-6767<= o:p>

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M= ay 17 will be our third year of joyfully hosting visitors at The Brick Bed and Breakfast!

We= are almost to our one thousandth guest! The 1000^th guest will receive a free night's lodging complete with Champagne, the (hopefully) now famous Brick Brownies, and photo for the news announcement. We are grateful to be located so close to Histo= ric Downtown Laramie and the Ivinson= Mansion.&nb= sp; Our guests enjoy shopping downtown, eating in the great restaurants, and standing on the Garfield Street bridge to enjoy the view and wa= tch the trains!

102 South Fifth
www.wyomingcompanion.com/thebrickbb 800-788-4626 or 307-745-4390
cell-307-760-4888 wyowoman2000@aol= .com<= o:p>

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T= he Bead Shop is celebrating its si= xth anniversary!!! <= o:p>

To= thank our customers, we are offering 15% off loose beads and anything you make, and 20% off anything already made<= o:p>

Ou= r sale lasts all through May.

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B= ig Hollow Food Co-op is now soliciting memberships!

Pl= ease Join Us On Saturday May 12th for our Fund-Raising Party for Big Hol= low Food Coop, from 4-8pm at 119 S. 1st St. (the old Medicine Bow Natur= al Foods).

There will be music, food, art, prizes and plenty of friendly faces! <= o:p>

Fo= r more info call 742-9028

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Night Heron Books <= o:p>

Come in and check us out!

New Books Shelved Daily!<= o:p>

107 = Ivinson Ave<= o:p>

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Laramie = Colts Baseball Players Need a Place to Stay!<= o:p>

Do you have an extra room in your home? A place a player can call home for a few weeks. A= s a host family we ask that you provide room and board from June 1-July 31. You and your family are rewarded with friendships that la= st a lifetime. Families that hosted last year have made lasting relationships and memories. <= o:p>

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Pl= ease call 760.3897

or= email us at laramiecolts@msn.= com<= o:p>

<= strong>fo= r m= ore information.

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Moms Love Brown and Gold!!<= o:p>

Be sure to check out the great selectio= n of Mother's Day gifts we have to offer. Let us help you honor yo= ur mother this Mother's Day.

We're open late this summer!<= o:p>

Monday-Friday 8:00am to 7:00pm<= o:p>

Saturday and Sunday 10:00 to 4:00<= o:p>

Brown and Gold Outlet
408 E. University<= o:p>

742-2427 ------------------------------------------------------= -----<= br> First Interst= ate Bank offers Health Savings Accounts for high deductible insurance plans.= &n= bsp;
Please call 721-= 4600 for additional Information.
------------------------------------------------------= -----<= br> In Sheep's Cl= othing is offering classes ranging f= rom basic knitting, basketry, needle felting, soap making, and color pl= ay!

Visit our web site: www.insheepsclothingllc.com for mo= re information, or stop by the store, located at 115 Ivinson, or call 307-755-YARN.

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Thank you for your continued support of Laramie Main Street and the entire Downtown!

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Sincerely,

The Laramie Main S= treet Program Team

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