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October 18, 2021January 14, 2022

Downtown Salisbury vying for $25K Cash Prize in national contest recognizing America’s Main Streets and their “Road to Recovery”

Salisbury residents encouraged to vote now to advance Downtown Salisbury

Downtown Salisbury is in the running to capture a $25,000 cash prize in the “Independent We Stand,” Main Street small-business program. Salisbury residents, business owners and visitors are encouraged to vote for Downtown Salisbury in the quarterfinals at https://www.mainstreetcontest.com/nominees before Sunday, Nov. 7.

October 15, 2021January 14, 2022

Sada Stewart Troutman assumes Downtown Development role

Sada Stewart Troutman will assume the role of Downtown Salisbury, Inc. (DSI)/Downtown Development Director, following a comprehensive candidate search. Her first day in the new role is Monday, Nov. 29.

As director, Stewart Troutman will lead the three-person Downtown Development team, who manages initiatives to improve, preserve, and enhance the overall appearance and economic vitality of Downtown Salisbury. The team operates as a City of Salisbury department with a direct relationship with DSI and its board of directors as part of the semi-public/private partnership with the Main Street program.

September 22, 2021September 23, 2021

Downtown Salisbury, Inc and the Empire Redevelopment Task Force Announce Winner of Bid For Empire Hotel Block

Downtown Salisbury, Inc. (DSI) and the Empire Redevelopment Task Force (ERTF) have unanimously voted to move forward with a boutique hotel concept with residential and commercial mixed-use for the redevelopment of the former Empire Hotel, awarding the development bid to Charlotte-based developer, Brett Krueger, and his affiliate, Howard Kosofsky.

The Empire Redevelopment Task Force launched its Request for Proposal (RFP) in September 2020. Over the past year, the Task Force has engaged in an extensive and thorough evaluation process in its efforts to select a developer and project design that is the most economically-viable option for Downtown Salisbury. The Task Force released its evaluation timeline for public review. See Enclosure.

Krueger has over 25 years of experience in construction, residential, and commercial development. He served as VP of Operations for MRK Investments where he conceptualized and led the development of nationally recognized boutique hotels to include The Ivey’s Hotel in uptown Charlotte and The Windsor Hotel in Asheville.

Krueger intends for the luxury boutique hotel to be decorated with historic items original to Salisbury, to include a blend of boutique and antique design where the past meets modern convenience. He plans to solicit the public for assistance with the acquisition of “all things Salisbury from past, current, to future.”

September 29, 2020September 29, 2020

Downtown Salisbury, Inc. Announces Empire Hotel Redevelopment Request for Proposals

Downtown Salisbury, Inc. (DSI) has released a request for proposals (RFP) to qualified developers to purchase and redevelop the historic Empire Hotel located in downtown Salisbury. The newly-established Empire Hotel Redevelopment Task Force will be responsible for reviewing the proposals received electronically by the deadline of 5 p.m. on Monday, Nov. 2.

March 6, 2020March 17, 2020

Observances

Month Observances & Themes	Day Observances
Multiple Sclerosis Awareness Month	Read Across America Day (March 2nd) To honor the birth of Dr. Seuss, encourage your followers to read today! Kids will be doing the same in schools all across the country.
National Caffeine Awareness Month	Pi Day (March 14th) Celebrate 3.14 with pie! Make pie graphics, turn your products into pie shapes, talk about your love of pie, or take it the literal route and do some math.
National Craft Month Women’s History	St. Patrick’s Day (March 17th)
Month Irish-American Heritage Month	National Countdown Day (March 21st) This day is the perfect opportunity to use Instagram’s countdown engagement sticker in your Story! Market a sale or event by counting down to the day.
March Madness National Noodle Month	National Little Red Wagon Day (March 25th) Imagine all the great images you can share on social featuring a little read wagon! Great for Instagram!
National Music in Our Schools Month	National Equal Pay Day (March 31st)