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The City Center Partnership (CCP) is a catalyst for development of the City Center and supports public and private investment in City Center projects, programs, and initiatives that attract a greater number of customers, employees, and residents to the City Center. CCP covers 180 blocks of Downtown Mankato and Belgrade Avenue in North Mankato.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t Adopt-a-Planter: A beautification program where the City places sidewalk planters in the public right of way and nearby businesses adopt them by watering the plants and keeping them clean.<\/p> The City of Mankato (City) will provide the necessary plants and materials as well as the necessary labor to install the planters near the volunteer\u2019s business. The volunteer will monitor, clean debris, remove dead plants, remove weeds, water, and groom site as necessary on a weekly basis.<\/p> Stay tuned for information on the upcoming season.<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t From August 7 to August 11, 2024, the purchase of $50 in food, merchandise and\/or gift cards from a participating Old Town business will earn a FREE $20 gift card to a participating Old Town business.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p> How does the program work?\u00a0 List of participating businesses:\u00a0\u00a0 Established in 2011, CityArt, LLC works to enhance the quantity, quality and prominence of public art in the Mankato\/North Mankato City Center.\u202f CityArt is a joint program of the\u202fCity Center Partnership<\/strong>\u202fand\u202fTwin Rivers Council<\/strong><\/a> for the Arts\u202fdedicated to bringing public art to the community, contributing greatly to the vibrancy of the City Center and the community as a whole.<\/p> CityArt initiatives include the CityArt Walking Sculpture Tour, CityArt On the Go, the City Center Public Art Tour and the Silo Art. Learn more here<\/a>.<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t CityDesign Awards<\/strong> Creative Placemaking<\/strong> Stewardship Award<\/strong> Click here to learn more about the Greater Mankato Business Awards and Hall of Fame<\/strong><\/a><\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t In November 2017, City Center Mankato became the eighth designated Main Street Community in Minnesota, joining Faribault, New Ulm, Owatonna, Red Wing, Shakopee, Willmar and Winona in gaining the designation.<\/p> Designated Minnesota Main Street communities must demonstrate broad community support, employ paid staff, and meet nationally defined standards. The City Center Partnership, representing the City Centers of Mankato and North Mankato, fulfills these requirements and has committed to incorporating the National Trust\u2019s Main Street Four Point Approach\u00ae into its work: improving physical appearance and atmosphere of the downtown commercial district, increasing marketing and events that promote the district and local businesses, expanding the economic base, and building collaborative partnerships and resources.<\/p> About Minnesota Main Street<\/strong> \u00a0<\/p> Main Street America<\/strong> This is a special mark of distinction that only the most qualified organizations and communities receive. To receive this designation, these communities follow a rigorous process that must show a proven track record of celebrating community character, preserving local history, and generating economic returns. Our community should be proud of this designation.<\/p> About Main Street America Artist on Main Street Phase I \u2013 Activate Old Town AlleywaysCity Center<\/h6>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
CityArt<\/h6>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tWalking Sculpture Tour\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tSilo Art\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tHistory\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t
Map of City Center Mankato<\/h3>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
Old Town Construction Map <\/h3>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
Signature Events & Programs <\/h5>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
* Purchase a minimum of $50 in food, merchandise and\/or gift cards from any of the participating businesses. (list of businesses below)\u00a0
* Submit the online Bonus Gift Card request along with an uploaded copy of the receipt – click HERE<\/a> for submission form.\u00a0
* Receive a $20 bonus gift card to the business of your choice within 30 days of submission.\u00a0
* For questions, please contact the us at info@greatermankato.com\u00a0
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* The program is for purchases starting Wednesday, August 7 through midnight Sunday, August 11.\u00a0
* Businesses cannot submit a receipt on behalf of the customer.\u00a0
* Limited offer. First come, first served until the Bonus Gift Cards are depleted.\u00a0
* One gift card per transaction. For example, a single $100 purchase is eligible for one $20 gift card.\u00a0
* Limit of two (2) bonus gift cards per household.\u00a0
* A copy of the full receipt must show the store name, date of sale, and transaction amount.\u00a0
* Unfortunately, like all gift card purchases, there are no guarantees about the ability of a business to maintain its operations in the long or short term. Refunds will not be available through this initiative.\u00a0
* Terms of Service: The City Center Partnership is serving solely as the administrator of the Bonus Gift Card Program. No refunds or exchanges will be given except where required by law. Gift cards issued under this program carry the same risk that all gift cards have, including but not limited to the merchant issuing the gift card may cease business and not be able to provide the goods or services. Purchasers understand and agree that all issues associated with a gift card are the sole responsibility of the issuing merchant and not the City Center Partnership. In no event will the City Center Partnership, or its members, managers, officers, governors, employees, representatives, or agents be liable for any loss of any kind associated with the failure of the issuing merchant to provide the goods or services.\u00a0<\/p>
Bumbelou
Hazelkin & Co.
Mom & Pop\u2019s Ice Cream
Bonita! By Baubles & Bobbies
Wooden Spoon
Wild Sparrow Co.
Encore Consignment
Nicollet Bike & Ski Shop
Pond Road Market
Whimsy & Weathered
Wine Cafe
Cactus Tattoo
ARTifact LLC
Coffee Hag
Christy\u2019s Crystals
Sonny & Dot Boutique
Pippi Lane
River City Quilts
Divine Echoes Esoterica
Salvage Sisters
Graif Clothing
The Dork Den
River Valley Running
Tune Town
Lakota Made LLC
Lush Cakes
Ember Wellness Studio<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t
This category recognizes new construction or renovation projects that contribute to the economic vitality of the City Center. The project could be the result of significant investment to develop a new building within the city center or redevelop an existing building or property for an improved use that contributes to the economic and cultural vitality of the city center. Nominations may be made for projects completed in the last 2 years.<\/p>
This category recognizes projects that include aesthetic improvements such as exterior signage, landscaping and beautification, public art, and exterior furnishings or that integrates arts and culture (permanent or temporary) to foster interaction among community members, spark vitality, or create an environment conducive to creativity and social engagement. Nominations may be made for projects completed in the last 2 years.<\/p>
This category recognizes projects that incorporate sustainable elements into new construction or renovations, projects that improve environmental conditions through cleanup of brownfield sites, and\/or recognizes projects that work to celebrate and maintain the historic integrity of a property, building, or landscape. This can include proactive maintenance of a historic property, alterations sensitive to historic character, and projects that celebrate a property\u2019s history. Nominations may be made for projects completed in the last 2 years.<\/p>
Minnesota Main Streets by Rethos is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization committed to helping cities achieve economic vitality by utilizing built assets, supporting local community engagement activities, and cultivating passion for vibrant and prosperous downtowns. Minnesota Main Streets is a Main Street America\u2122 Coordinating Program and provides local Main Street communities with the training, tools, information and networking they need to reinvigorate their downtown districts. More at\u202frethos.org<\/a>.<\/p>
We are an accredited Main Street America community!\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>
<\/strong>Main Street America has been helping revitalize older and historic commercial districts for more than 40 years. Today it is a network of more than 1,200 neighborhoods and communities, rural and urban, who share both a commitment to place and to building stronger communities through preservation-based economic development. Main Street America is a program of the nonprofit National Main Street Center, Inc., a subsidiary of the National Trust for Historic Preservation. More at\u202fmainstreet.org<\/p>
<\/strong>The City Center Partnership has participated in three rounds of INFUSE, part of a larger initiative called Artists on Main Street, a partnership between Minnesota Main Street and Springboard for the Arts with support from the Bush Foundation. More at rethos.org\/artists-on-main-street<\/a>.<\/p>
Phase II \u2013 Activate Washington Park
Phase III \u2013 Activating Open Spaces<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t