Longmont Alleys Project & Survey

The City of Longmont and the Longmont Downtown Development Authority (LDDA) are working together on a project to improve downtown alleyways on the east and west sides of Main Street, between Third and Sixth Avenues. The goal is to make the downtown alleys more pedestrian and bike friendly, create better connections between business and parking, improve connections between the neighborhoods and Main Street businesses, and capitalize on economic opportunities for downtown businesses.

The City and LDDA are seeking the input and ideas from the community to understand how the alleys are currently used and what potential improvements you feel would be most beneficial, via a short, online survey. To learn more about the project, please visit the project website at http://www.longmontalleys.com or go directly to the survey at http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/3KY395S.

DOWNTOWN LONGMONT voted Best Shopping District

Yellow Scene Magazine informed us that Downtown Longmont was voted in as the Best Shopping District for North Metro and Boulder County. The “Best Of” issue will be distributed in April. More to come…

LAVA Passport Program

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
March 30, 2010
Contact: Gary Wheat
303-776-9011
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LAVA Seeking Businesses for Passport Program

Longmont, CO – The Longmont Area Visitors Association is seeking prospective businesses for its upcoming Longmont Passport Program. The Passport is designed to engage target customers of LAVA’s advertising campaign throughout the state and region.

LAVA is asking interested businesses to offer an advertised discount to Passport holders. The Passport will be advertised to visitors through LAVA advertising, offering incentive for travelers to visit Longmont as well as frequent Longmont businesses. The type of discount or special offered is at the discretion of the business.

The Longmont Area Visitors Association offers examples of previous Passport initiatives and is happy to answer any questions or offer further explanation to interested business. For more information, contact Gary Wheat at 303-776-9011 or .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address).

LAVA_Passport_Release.pdf

LEGI Program

The Longmont Economic Gardening Initiative (LEGI) can help your business thrive! The LEGI program provides businesses information and resources to improve competitiveness and stability. LEGI offers targeted analysis, training and strategic planning to businesses located in Longmont. This can include: targeted sales & marketing lists, customer profiles, individualized assistance and more. LEGI will meet on-site with businesses and will work with a business’s schedule. Contact the City’s Economic Development Department at 303-651-8403 for more information or visit LEGI on line at: http://www.ci.longmont.co.us/legi/index.htm.

Gift Card Program

Downtown Longmont gift cards are here.
They are the perfect gift for any occasion.
With over 39 participating downtown businesses the possibilities are endless.
Come downtown and shop downtown.

View the participant list as a web page here.

Energy Audits - Matching Grant Program

CITY OFFERS MATCHING GRANT TO BUSINESSES

The City of Longmont is offering $60,000 in matching grants to local businesses to help pay the cost of energy and water efficiency improvements in commercial buildings and equipment.

The Commercial Efficiency Matching Grant Program offers financial assistance in addition to existing energy and water efficiency incentive programs available to Longmont businesses. Grant funds will be awarded to match the business or property owner’s investment after other incentives are deducted.

Matching grants are limited to the lesser of $5,000 per project or combined incentives and matching funds not to exceed 70% of total project costs.

Eligible efficiency improvements are those already approved for incentives or rebates under existing programs offered by Longmont Power & Communications, Platte River Power Authority, Public Works and Natural Resources, and Xcel Energy. Eligible measures include lighting, cooling, heating, compressors, refrigeration, motors, insulation, windows, roofing, toilets, urinals, spray valves and others.

Grant applications are being accepted through ~~July~~ October 31. For more program information and application materials, visit http://www.ci.longmont.co.us/lpc/bus/mg_index.htm, or call 303-651-8386.

Click here for a flyer: Energy_Audit_Flyer

For information on how to save on your utility bills and to take advantage of these great utility rebates and incentives contact Mary Wiener at (303) 441-1183. NOTE: An energy and/or water assessment is required in order to receive the matching grant. However, the matching grant will cover half the $200 (25,000 square foot building) or $300 (over 25,000 square feet) audit fee. Audits are performed through Xcel Energy.