2008

2007

Cash & cash equivalents

$789,834

$699,301

Accounts receivable

$116,640

$123,533

Prepaid expenses and deposits

$12,168

$10,650

$918,642

$833,484

Property and equipment

$109,376

$18,128

$1,028,018

$851,612

Liabilities and Net Assets

Current liabilities:

Accounts payable

$39,054

$ 30,853

Accrued liabilites

$34,993

$ 21,260

Unearned revenue

$38,821

$ 14,600

Long-term debt, current position

$11,518

$ –

$124,386

$ 66,713

Long-term debt, net of current position

$17,341

$ –

Total liabilities

$141,727

$ 66,713

Net assets – unrestricted

$886,291

$784,899

$1,028,018

$851,612

The total of ADP voluntary members as of December 31, 2008 was 144.
The total contribution made by 144 voluntary members was $54,450.

In 2008, Anchorage Downtown Partnership, Ltd. (ADP) welcomed a total of 19 new voluntary members including: Alaska Backpacker’s Inn, Alaska Guestours, Alaskan Dymeonds, Anchor Pub & Club, Big Al’s Café & Gifts, Circular, Crush, Divine Divas Boutique, Ginger, Greater Anchorage Inc., Inlet Tower Hotel & Suites, McGinley’s Pub, Midnight Sun Café, Simon & Seafort’s, Urban Greens, Jim Blasingame, Sue Linford, Marc Marlow and Lottie Michael.

2008

2007

Assessment contract

$782,443

$686,125

Ancillary services

$775

$4,350

Events

$109,437

$39,076

Grants

$146,500

$25,083

Membership

$53,700

$51,250

Sponsorships

$126,500

$310,874

In-kind contributions

$100,403

$115,300

Gain on disposal of assets

$12,973

$-

Other

$107,653

$180,944

Total revenues and support

$1,440,384

$1,413,002

Expenses:

Clean and Safe

$457,513

$420,157

Events and Marketing

$401,953

$497,312

Total program services

$859,466

$917,469

General administrative

$479,526

$391,673

Total support services:

$479,526

$391,673

Total expenses

$1,338,992

$1,309,142

Increse in net assets

$101,392

$103,860

Net assets at beginning of year

$784,899

$681,039

Net assets at end of year

$886,291

$784,899

We started 2008 by evaluating, repairing, and replacing our mechanized equipment and ended up replacing four of the oldest vehicles in our fleet. All four were outdated and very fuel inefficient and so we replaced them with three vehicles that are being operated for a fraction of the cost. They new vehicles are; a Case tractor with attachments for snow blowing, plowing and sweeping; a Kubota tractor similarly equipped as the Case tractor; and a Kubota RTV with a snow plow. The new vehicles, our 2 Honda ATVs, and our Dodge plow truck served our Maintenance Team well this year. Sidewalks were cleared of ice/snow and litter/debris efficiently and timely. We will continue our research to develop even better methods to deliver our services and to streamline our operations.

Our Maintenance Ambassadors, continue to deal with the daily litter, graffiti, and biological clean-ups. We’ve increased our focus on removing illegal campsites from Downtown and continue to average the removal of 10 camps per month. August 2008 wrapped up a busy summer for the staff of Clean & Safe. Thanks to the Anchorage Convention and Visitors’ Bureau (ACVB), who contracted with ADP to provide 2 additional Security Ambassadors to deal with ACVB specific issues; ADP was able to have 6 Security Ambassadors on the streets Monday through Friday 7 a.m. until 10 p.m.

Seasonal Staffing was implemented this year and it seemed to be very effective. We now employ a Maintenance Supervisor and 3 full time workers in the winter time and supplement the Maintenance Ambassadors with additional workers for the May-September time period. The same holds true for the Security Ambassador staff as well, but during winter operations the Security Ambassador Supervisor and his staff work side-by-side with the Maintenance Ambassadors to move ice and snow. The results speak for themselves; the sidewalks were cleared and made safe for pedestrian traffic faster than ever–and Downtown Anchorage benefited as a result. Maintenance also adopted an aggressive summer sidewalk sweeping and power washing schedule. However, mechanical inspections performed by our Maintenance Supervisor revealed machinery breakdowns that required some retrofitting. Fortunately, he had the capability of carrying out the retrofits and rebuilding on-site and we were able to complete sweeping and power washing the majority of Downtown sidewalks.

We were fortunate in our ability to hire a new Security Ambassador Supervisor. He has 12 years of security experience working with the Anchorage School District. His level of professionalism and dedication has spread throughout his entire staff and it shows. Anchorage Downtown Partnerships’ Security Ambassadors can be easily spotted in their neon green shirts, independently walking throughout Downtown. In addition to their snow removal in the winter, they daily interact with Downtown business owners and residents, guests and tourists. Although they serve as an additional set of “eyes and ears” for the Anchorage Police Department their presence assisted in the prevention of several crimes. Team members often encountered crimes in progress or gain knowledge about crimes which have occurred.

We will continue to work on our visibility and will soon be using our “door hangers” to let our patrons know that we were there. Maintenance and Security Ambassadors have personally challenged themselves to be the “best Ambassador corps ADP has ever seen.” Personally, I know its working—the feedback has never been better and the complaints are more constructive.

New Year’s Eve Fire & Ice Celebration

1 day

The annual New Year’s Eve Celebration is paid for by NECA/IBEW and is also the grand opening of the Town Square Ice Rink. It includes outdoor entertainment and an indoor reception. Estimated attendance of 5,000 people.

Sponsored by: NECA / IBEW

Gallery of Ice

90 Days (January – March)

Ice carving competition and demonstrations in Town Square. Popular venue for residents and visitors and always receives good media coverage. Provides activity for extended time over darkest months. Est. attendance: 20,000

Ice Rink Activities

30 Days (January – March)

ADP coordinates Friday and Saturday night skate and Sunday Family skate programs and the installation of the ice fountain.
Estimated attendance 500 people.

Sponsors: MOA, AT&T, Anchorage Community Development Authority, and ConocoPhillips.

Restaurant Month

16 Days (each Wednesday, Febraury & October – December)

ADP met with restaurants to design “Winter Downtown Dining” promotion. The program ran the month of February and again October through April (2009). There were a total of 11 participating restaurants.

Summer in the City Concerts

60 events (5 out of 7 days each week during the summer)

ADP coordinated over 60 concert and theater performances, hiring 174 performing artists with an estimated total attendance of 30,000 people. Click here to read about last summer’s concerts.

Sponsors: Anchorage Community Development Authority, ConocoPhillips, Kiddywinks, Diamond Parking, Diamond Airport Parking, Rick Miller Productions, Alaska State Council on the Arts Grant, TATI Broadcasting, Anchorage Press

AK Native Interpretive Station

65 days (June – September)

In response to the 2006 Consumer Analysis, ADP has partnered with the Alaska Native Heritage Center and the MOA to bring to our visitors and residents authentic, cultural experiences. A new Alaska native artist was featured each week through the summer. An Alaska native interpreter was available to talk about the various cultures.

Summer Greeter Program

64 days (June – September)

To support downtown businesses, ADP secured parking spaces for cruise company motor coaches and provided "Downtown Greeters" to meet passengers as they got off the buses and provide information about downtown businesses, restaurants, gift shops, amenities, etc. This was our third summer greeting buses and we continue to see an increase in downtown foot traffic as a result.

Destination Downtown

1 event

ADP helped to organize the MOA event designed to inform the public of downtown construction projects. Estimated attendance of 300 people.

Sponsor: the Municipality of Anchorage

Salmon in the City

9 days

ADP received a grant from the state to coordinate the Kick Off event for this citywide celebration and for rental of ADP canopies and equipment. Estimated attendance of 300 people.

We’re In Celebration

1 event

One in a series of events leading up to the 50th Anniversary of Statehood. ADP was contracted to celebrate the “We’re In” historical street festival on 4th Avenue with the reenactment of the hanging of the 49th star. At least 35 businesses participated in this celebration providing food, drink and promotional items. 28 businesses purchased swags to decorate the street. Estimated attendance of 5000 – 7500 people.

Sponsor: the Anchorage Statehood Celebration Committee

4th of July & Family Kite Day

1 day

ADP contracts with Art Services North to coordinate this festival. Art Services North solicits sponsorship funding. Estimated attendance of more than 10,000 people.

New Mexico Military Band Jubilee

1 day

Visiting military bands from New Mexico played a 5 hour “Jubilee” as part of the summer concert series hosted by ADP. Estimated attendance of 500 people.

ADP/UAA Co-sponsored evening concerts

2 concerts

Two evening concerts were held in Peratrovich Park in partnership with UAA student activities. Estimated attendance of 300 people.

ATIA Conference

3 days

ADP had a trade show booth to promote activities in Anchorage, downtown businesses and the “Things to Do in Downtown Anchorage” brochure. Also a 60 second presentation of new developments downtown.

Holiday Window Decorating Contest

2 months

This fun event encourages businesses to decorate their windows for the season.

Sponsored by: the Anchorage Press, Cyrano’s and ADP

Holiday Tree Lighting

1 day

A celebration of the holiday tree lighting in Town square with music, cookies and Santa and his reindeer. Estimated attendance of 1,500 people.

Sponsors: AT&T with contributions from Furniture Classics, Salvation Army, Anchorage Concert Chorus, First Ladies Military Initiative, First Sergeants, ALSCO, DJ Rentals.

Total Individual Members: 16
Contributing: $1,200

Total Members: 144
Total Contributing: $54,450

Business Members 2008:

About Face
Agency of the National Park Service
Alaska Anvil, Inc
Alaska Backpackers Inn
Alaska Building, Inc. (J. Gottstein)
Alaska Center for the Performing Arts
Alaska Club, The
Alaska Conservation Foundation
Alaska Glass Gallery
Alaska Guestours
Alaska Heritage Tours (CITC)
Alaska Mint, LLC
Alaska Native Arts Foundation
Alaska Naturally
Alaska Pension Services
Alaska Visitors Center
Alaskan Dymeonds, LLC
All Alaska Tours, Inc.
Allure Day Spa & Hairdesign, LLC
Altman, Rogers & Company
(The) Anchor (Pub)
Anchorage Concert Association
Anchorage Convention & Visitors Bureau
Anchorage Daily News
Anchorage International Hostel, Inc.
Anchorage Medical & Surgical Clinic
Anchorage Museum at Rasmuson Ctr.
Anchorage Symphony
Anchorage Water & Wastewater Utility
ARBRA (Anchorage Responsible Beverage Retailers Assoc.)
Army/Navy Store & Eagle River Outfitters
Art Services North
Artique, Ltd.
AT&T
Avenue Bar
Bean’s Café
Big Al’s Café & Gifts
Brew’s Brother’s Inc. Orso/Glacier BrewHouse
Burkhart, Croft Architects
Butler, Rex Lamont, Attny
Cabin Fever
Capital Management
Circular
Color Art Printing Company, Inc.
Compton & Assoc./ L&S Industries
ConocoPhillips of Alaska
Consumer Credit Counseling Service
Covenant House Alaska
Crush
CRW Engineering Group, LLC
Dark Horse Coffee Co.
Darwin’s Theory Inc.
David Green & Sons
Denali Alaskan Federal Credit Union
Dianne’s Restaurant
Divine Divas Boutique
Donnelley & Stahl, LLC
Downtown Wine & Spirits
Doyon Universal
Egan Convention Center/SMG
Eide, Gingras & Pate, P.C.
Foraker Group
Fraternal Order of Alaska State Troopers
Furniture Classics
Gaslight Lounge
General Mechanical, Inc.
Ginger
Glenwood Center (TJM Western, Inc-Las Vagas,NV)
Grayline of Alaska/Holland America Lines
Greater Anchorage, Inc / dba Fur Rendezvous
Grizzly’s Inc.
Hilton Anchorage Hotel
Hotel Captain Cook
Howard Johnson Hotel
Humpy’s Great Alaskan Ale House
Imaginarium, The
Inlet Tower Hotel & Suites
J.C. Penney
Key Bank
Kobuk Coffee/Sourdough Merchantile, Co.
kpb architects
KPMG, LLC
Land Design North
Landye Bennett Blumstein, LLP
Latin Connection Entertainment
Linford of Alaska, Inc.
Logistics, Inc.
Lynch & Associates
Major Marine Tours
Marsh USA, Inc.
McGinley’s Irish Pub
Media Productions Associates
Midnight Sun Café
Morrell, Dr. Russell
Neeser Construction, Inc.
Northwind Ventures, Inc.
Oomingmak/Musk Ox Producer’s Co-Op
Out of the Closet
Phillips Cruises & Tours
Polar Bear Gifts
Port of Anchorage
Princess Tours
RIM Architects (Alaska), Inc.
RIM Design
Royal Celebrity Tours, Inc.
Rusty Harpoon, The
Sacks Café & Restaurant, LLC
Salmon Berry Tours
Saunders CCB, LLC
Sevigny Studio
Sheraton Anchorage Hotel/Meristar Mngt
Ship Creek Center
Simon & Seafort’s
Snow City Café
Snow Goose Restaurant/Sleeping Lady Brewing Co.
Southcentral Foundation
Stewart’s Photo
Suzi’s Woollies
Two Spirits Gallery (CITC)
United Way of Anchorage
Urban Greens LLC
Virtu, Inc.
Wells Fargo Alaska
WESTCO/Once in a Blue Moose/Remember Alaska
Westmark Alaska
Wirum Properties
YWCA

Individual Members 2008:

Becky Beck
Jim Blasingame
Linda Chase
Shirly Coble
Robert Flint & Letha Schwiesow
Heather Flynn
Sandy Harper
Terrance Hile
Grant Hunter
Sue Linford
Marc Marlow
Lottie Michael
Jon Nauman
Fred Oetzman
Robert Renkert
Valerie Word-Thompson

Topics at Membership meetings included:

• Downtown safety and clean updates such as notification of theft, break-ins, inebriate issues, nuisance calls, biological clean-ups, snow and ice removal, and litter and debris removal.
• Downtown construction project updates and notification of upcoming community construction meetings presented by the MOA, Venture Development, and RISE Alaska.
• Announcements of upcoming downtown special events, summer programs, conventions and trade shows, and community meetings.
• Marketing opportunities available for ADP members through Coast Magazine, ACVB, Concierge Hotel Book, TATI Broadcasting, The Alaska club, the Alaska Visitor Center, Alaska Channel, the Anchorage Press, and Anchorage Daily News.

Other topics of interest include:

• Updates on downtown parking (ACDA)
• Summer Tourism Trends (Holland America Tours/Gray Line of Alaska, Premier, Princess Tours and Royal Celebrity)
• Recycling (Total Reclaim Inc. Environmental Services)
• Downtown Holiday Window Decorating Contest (Anchorage Press & TATI Broadcasting)
• Winter Wednesday Dining (ADP and participating member restaurants)
• Community Oriented Policing (Anchorage Police Department)

Clean & Safe

Events & Marketing

General & Admin

TOTAL

Personnel

$387,249

$149,510

$167,757

$ 704,516

Communications

$3,948

$99

$8,620

$ 12,667

Facilities

$26,084

$-

$121,447

$ 147,531

Contract and professional fees

$-

$223,100

$67,428

$ 290,528

Equipment and repairs

$16,121

$2,757

$2,680

$ 21,558

Supplies

$7,944

$5,440

$14,950

$ 28,334

Travel and training

$ 410

$-

$4,036

$ 4,446

Other

$15,757

$21,047

$72,968

$ 109,772

Depreciation

$-

$-

$19,640

$ 19,640

Total expenses

$457,513

$401,953

$479,526

$1,338,992

The FAM Tours provided creative and enjoyable opportunities for tourism employees to explore downtown Anchorage. It introduced the employees to new and existing retail stores, restaurants, art galleries, points of interest and services available downtown. Through the use of a Scavenger Hunt Activity, FAM Tour participants circulated through 15 businesses downtown during a 2 hour time period. Maps, business rack cards, and additional information on other downtown destinations were also distributed for further exploration. A total of 30 people from various tour companies participated in the 2 FAM Tours.

In addition, ADP had the opportunity to work with Best Cruises, a tour company located in New York City. Best Cruises asked ADP to assemble packets of information and coupons at downtown stores and restaurants for their client’s stay in downtown Anchorage. ADP provided packets for a total of 105 Best Cruises clients.

ADP staff also made presentations about Downtown Anchorage, highlighting ADP’s summer events and the “Things to do in Downtown Anchorage in 4 Hours or Less” brochure.  Presentations were made to Princess Cruise tour directors (75) and motor coach drivers (50), Royal Celebrity tour directors and motor coach drivers (80), and Holland America Westours staff (50) and administrative office (20), and to Gateway Rotary (25).

Presentations were made to 6 groups totaling 305 people.