Downtown Weekly Update - Friday, November 18 Please see below update on events, protests and details about downtown.
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Events / Peaceful Protest Schedule- United Community Bank Ice on Main - Friday, November 18, 2022 - January 16, 2023 - times varies per day (Village Green)
- Zoom through the Zoo - Saturday, November 19 - 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. (Zoo, Cleveland Park and SRT)
- Picketing Notice - Peace in Ukraine - Saturday, November 19 - 12:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. (Court Square)
- Picketing Notice - Move Adult Content in Libraries - Monday, November 21 - 11:45 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. (Hughes Main Library)
- Picketing Notice - Anti Trump - Tuesday, November 22 - 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m. (One City Plaza)
- TreesUpstate Turkey Day 8K - Thursday, November 24 - 8:30 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. (Downtown Greenville & SRT)
- Grand Bohemian Christmas Market - Friday, November 25 and Saturday, November 26- 12:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. (Falls Park Event Lawn)
- Music and Movement in CSP - Friday, November 25 - 5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. (Cancer Survivors Park)
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Road Closure: Zoom through the Zoo on Saturday, November 19 Road closures will take place from 7:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, November 19, during Zoom through the Zoo. For more information, please view the race information and the road closure details.
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Downtown Merchant Association- Thank you for making Greenville award-winning! On Tuesday, November 15, we gathered for our last Downtown Merchant Association of 2022. Mayor Knox White helped us reflect on the accomplishments of this year while inspiring us with updates for the many projects and developments leading us into 2023. We want to express our sincere appreciation and gratitude to all downtown merchants, as you are the true essence of what makes Greenville an award-winning and special place to work, live and play. We wish everyone a joyful, prosperous and safe holiday season.
A special and boisterous THANK YOU to M. Judson Booksellers and Camila's Kitchen for hosting and providing refreshments for all meeting attendees throughout the year.
Please go ahead and mark your calendars for our first Downtown Merchant Meeting in the new year scheduled for Tuesday, January 17, 2023.
If you were unable to attend our November meeting, review the meeting recap notes at your convenience. Additionally, please view the City of Greenville's complimentary holiday parking schedule and offerings, which begin on Thanksgiving Day and continues on selected dates throughout the New Year.
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2022 Window Wonderland - Applications Open Join us as we transform downtown into a festive wonderland this holiday season! Applications are available for the 5th annual Central Business District window decorating contest. Make downtown a "Window Wonderland" for the community this holiday season.
In collaboration with VisitGreenvilleSC, the City is excited to offer contest prizes for the winner in the following categories: Judges' Award and People's Choice Award.
To be eligible for the contest, businesses within the CBD must apply, decorate and submit a picture of their window by Thursday, December 1.
Window Wonderland Application
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Night of Lights - Friday, December 2 Count down with Mayor White as we light the official City of Greenville Christmas tree located in front of M. Judson Booksellers on Friday, December 2. This festive FREE event includes food trucks, craft vendors, live music and a special visit from Santa. The tree lighting ceremony will take place between 6:00 p.m. - 6:25 p.m. We encourage everyone to arrive early to ensure you don't miss out on the magic!
Location: Main Street between McBee Avenue and Broad Street Time: 5:30 - 8:30 PM
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Poinsettia Christmas Parade - Saturday, December 3 The downtown Greenville Poinsettia Christmas Parade will take place on Saturday, December 3. The parade will start at 6:00 p.m. at the intersection of Main Street and Augusta Street. The parade will move north along Main Street and end at North Street.
Road Closure Map
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United Community Bank Ice on Main now open! United Community Bank Ice on Main is open for skating! The rink officially opened on Monday, November 14. Located on Main Street in downtown Greenville, this outdoor seasonal rink brings fun for the whole family to enjoy. Online ticket sales are open as well as rent the rink options.
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City Host Public Meetings to Review Proposed Redistricting MapThe City of Greenville will host four drop-in meetings in November and December to receive public comment on a proposed redistricting plan. The proposed redistricting map will be available for public viewing prior to the first meeting on November 29. Drop-in meetings will be held in each Council district; however, residents are welcome to attend any or all of the meetings. All meetings will be from 6 to 7:30 p.m. For additional information about public meetings including dates and location, visit https://greenvillesc.gov/CivicAlerts.aspx?AID=2968
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Economic Development Strategic Plan AdoptedCity Council voted unanimously to adopt an economic development strategic plan that lays the foundation for sustained growth and prosperity. The plan puts heavy focus on entrepreneurship and innovation; talent recruitment; diversity, equity, and inclusion; and relying on the GVL2040 Comprehensive Plan to address housing affordability and transportation.
Strategies include targeting small business and retail in underserved corridors and neighborhoods; investing in additional community gathering spaces; preserving Greenville’s tree canopy and open spaces; advocating for career and technical education; as well as continuing to promote Greenville’s brand and image.
View the Strategic Plan
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City's Week in Review Available via Text Would you like to receive the City's Week in Review newsletter via text every Friday? Text "GVLthisWeek" to 866-874-2232 to start receiving it next week. Check out the latest edition available in English and Spanish at https://www.greenvillesc.gov/1652/Week-in-Review
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2022 More to Enjoy Sign ApplicationThe City of Greenville is continuing its More to Enjoy wayfinding program, which features newly-designed business directory signs at key Main Street intersections. The purpose of the program is to encourage downtown visitors to discover shops and restaurants located on side streets in the Central Business District by listing business names and providing directional arrows. The signs are designed to be eye-catching while still incorporating seamlessly into the City’s overall downtown branding campaign.
Submit an application or apply for renewal by filling out the 2022 More to Enjoy application. Space on the signs are limited and allocated on a first-come, first-serve basis. For questions or more information, please email Cameron Campbell at cjcampbell@greenvillesc.gov.
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City of Greenville Week in ReviewThe City’s Communications Department has created a Week in Review video. These videos post every Saturday on the City’s Facebook page.
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