Sidewalk Snow Removal

Thursday on the Bricks

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.

DDA Election of Officers

At the regular January meeting of the Downtown Development Authority Board of Directors, the following officers were elected to office.

Chairperson Mike Kirgis

Vice Chairperson John Krueger

Secretary Dave Cook

Treasurer Tim Hemenway

Other members of the Board include Margot Cook, Paul Lentz, Tim Paton, Chris Sorrell and Mayor Dan Balice. Meetings are held on the third Wednesday of each month at 8am in the basement / garden level of City Hall located at 114 North Kidd Street. The public is welcome to attend. For more information, please contact the DDA office by calling (616) 527-1420 or by email at lcurtis@ci.ionia.mi.us The DDA office is located east of the Ionia Theatre at 203 West Main Street in downtown.

Don’t let the colder mid-winter temperatures keep you from visiting 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 & Company, Cantwell’s Training Center, Farmhouse Naturals Gift Shop, Mane Stage Salon, YCD Wireless 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.

Isabella Phoenix Gallery

The Isabella Phoenix Gallery located at 342 West Main Street (within Dood’s Jewelry) is setting their schedule to host a line up of amazing exhibitions recognizing artists from across Michigan. Please see the enclosed flyer detailing the events, activities and dates for each. The first of many programs is scheduled for February 7th from 7pm to 9:30pm. For additional information, call (616) 350-2788.

Ionia Downtown Development Authority

January 28, 2020 Newsletter

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

June 17th

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 Downtown Development Authority

Street Closure Requests

If you have an upcoming event or activity that may require street closures, barricades or planned use of the

Fred Meijer Grand River Valley Trail system, you must complete the proper application forms and receive prior

approval. For more information, contact the DDA office at (616) 527-1420.

Pre-order your Paczki’s by Saturday, February 1st to ensure delivery for Fat Tuesday!

Flavors include:

Bavarian Cream

Apple

Raspberry

Strawberry

Cherry

Blueberry White Holland Cream

Caramel Cream

Lemon Peanut Butter / Jelly

Leida’s Sweets & Treats

313 West Main Street

Downtown Ionia

(616) 523-6822

Soaring Above Teen Center of Ionia Fundraiser

Thursday on the Bricks - February 13th from 5-8pm

Watch for “Elvis” sightings!

Make your dinner reservations at the Lamplight Grill!