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"What's Up in Downtown"

The Laramie Main Street E-Newsletter =

Fifth Edition

October 2007<= /b>

Q= uick Links...

Our Website<= /span><= o:p>

More About Us

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What's new at Main Street? =

Come to a Book Reading Friday, October 5th = <= o:p>

Chad Hanson will read from and sign copies of Swimming with Trout, a soliloquy on finding and catching trout by an obsessed practioner of the fly fisher's art. <= o:p>

Fri= day, October 5th, 5-7 pm

Chickering Bookstore<= /p>
203 South 2nd Street=

742= -8609

Ref= reshments will be served

Chad Hanson lives in Casper, Wyoming, with his wif= e and two cats. He teaches sociology at Casper Colleg= e, contributes to academic journals, and writes poems in the haiku tradition.

Extreme Customer Service workshop offered

October 18th

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UW's Outreach school is offering a workshop led by Jep Enck on delivering excellent customer service. = The workshop will be held on Thursday, October 18th from 8:30-11:30 = am at the Holiday Inn, = 204 S. 30th Street.

Topics will include: professionalism under pressure; internal customer service; managing customer expectations; personalized listening skills; and vocabulary = and telephone skills.

For more information on the workshop, or to purchase tickets through UW's Outreach Scho= ol, call 766-6802. Dowtown Laramie Business Association members can purchase reduced-price tickets for $20 (regul= arly $45) by calling Jo Korpitz at 721-8018. <= /span>

Trick-or-Treat Downtown on October 27th!<= o:p>

Bring your kids in cos= tume to trick-or-treat at downtown stores!

10 am -- 12 noon

Saturday, October 27th

Farmers' Market Manager Position Available <= o:p>

The Laramie Farmers' Market is looking for a manager to oversee all aspects of the Laramie Farmer's Market, including:
- Vendor relations
- Street closure and vendor set-up
- Complying with city and state requirements
- Collecting records and reporting on receipts
- Promotions and advertising

The market runs every Friday = from July through September from 1pm to 8:30 pm, including set-up and clean-up.

If you are interested in appl= ying for this position please send your resume to:
Farmers Market Applicant
1167 North 18th Street
Laramie, WY 82072
or heidid= peterson@msn.com

Downtown Mill Levy Election to be held November 6th

An election on whether to assess a 25 mill levy for four years on commercial properties within the Downtown Development District w= ill be held November 6th at the Train Depot. Money raised from = this levy would be invested in projects benefiting Downtown Laramie.

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Dear Kim

Welcome to the fifth edition of the Laramie Main Street Program E-Newsletter.

In this monthly e-newsletter, you'll find updates on downtown events, the activitie= s of the Laramie Main Street Program, and information from downtown businesses about what's going on with them this month.

Be sure to let the local businesses you visit know t= hat you read about them in this e-newsletter.=

Feel free to forwa= rd this e-mail (using the link at the bottom of the page) to anyone you think might be interested in learning more about Main Street and Downtown Laramie.

DOWNTOWN BUSINESS UPD= ATES

<= span style=3D'font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Trebuchet MS";color:black; mso-no-proof:yes'>Modern Printing is clearing o= ur gardens, draining our swamp cooler, and preparing for winter.&nbs= p; We'd like to invite Laramie Businesses to call or stop by to disc= uss holiday card needs and 2008 promotional calendars. The Holi= days and New Year are fast approaching and now is the time to put toge= ther these items. Don't wait until the last minute for these dat= e-sensitive orders!

<= st1:address w:st=3D"on">600 South Third Street<= /span>
Laramie, Wyoming 82070

<= span style=3D'font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Trebuchet MS";color:black'= >745-7344

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Jean's Closet clothing consignment store is for sale. Jean's has been selling top qualit= y, name brand clothing for men and women for over 30 years in downto= wn Laramie= .

We have loyal customers from all over the region and an excellent file of consignor/suppliers who keep us stocked with the very best in gently worn clothing. We have made a profit every ye= ar and will train a new owner.

Make money recycling! Interested parties should cont= act the shop. We are selling due to my husband's medical problems which requires me to be with him at= home as much as possible. Motivated sellers - make us an offer! <= /o:p>

Thanks,
Diana Kopulos

742-7309

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Big Hollow Food Co-op= is NOW OPEN! Come check out the bulk, organic & local foods. More inventory coming in all the time.

<= st1:Street w:st=3D"on">119 South 1st Street

<= span style=3D'font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Trebuchet MS";color:black'= >745-3586

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Business, Home, Auto, and Life Insurance

Same day business insurance quoting and proposals! Savings to our customers have ranged from 30-40%! Ask some of your business neighbors about our great rates, and great service!

One Block South of the Post Office
104 South 5th Street
Laramie, WY 82070=
Phone: (307) 742-2103
Fax: (307) 721-3108
http://www.LaramieInvestme= nt.com

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LARIAT.NET has just opened a second wireless Internet access point in downtown <= st1:City w:st=3D"on">Laramie= . LARIAT now has two transmitters providing high speed Internet, via wirel= ess, to businesses and residents downtown and throughout the Laramie Valley.

LARIAT is locally-owned, locally-operated, and locally-managed. There's no need to purchase a cable TV subscript= ion, telephone service, or an expensive bundle to get online or to get= a good rate, with business service starting at only $40 per month. = We do not require a long term contract, and there are no "hidden" charges or fees or unexpected price increases after an introductory period.

LARIAT.NET is waiving the usual $75 setup fee until = the end of the year! See http://www.lariat.net or call Brett Glass at (307) 761-2895 for more information on how to get online!

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The Bead Shop has an exi= ting October this year!

Our big SALE= runs through October with:

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<= em>20% off all= beads and beaded items

We= also have two great classes for those who wish to learn more about mak= ing pendants.

Sunday, October 21st Precious Metal Clay
Sunday, October 28= th Dichroic Glass<= /o:p>

And finally, Dona Fleming - a local artist who has been published in Fiber Arts magazine - will be showing her highly embellished Fiber Wall pieces at the store through October.

Come check out all the new beads, designs, classes, and shows at:

119 E. Ivinson

742-0004

Please note our new hours:

Monday-Saturday 10:30am -5:30pm

Closed Sunday

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Ray's Car Culture= has more Tester's Paints and Model Master colors and glue. We now ha= ve Balsa and Bass wood for your projects. New - old - movies h= ave arrived. Some of those great old horror flicks are here now= and priced at $9.99.
Come visit us at: 160 N 2nd St in Historic Downtown Laramie,= or give us a call at 742-3713.

http://rayscarculture.com/

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3D"Laramie Laramie Dan= ce Center offers classes for all ages and skill levels. If you are a young child or a seasoned adult, we have the class for you! You can register anytime since our classes go year 'round.

We of= fer:
Pre Dance Mix for ages 3-6
Ballet
Pointe
Jazz
Tap
Hip Hop
Modern
Ballroom
Irish Step
Lyrical/Contemporary

Located at 213 S. 2nd St= reet. Call 742-6767 for more information.

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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 Street Program Team

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