DON’T FORGET - UPCOMING MEMBER MEETING

Anchorage Downtown Partnership, Ltd. (ADP) would like to invite ADP members, Downtown business and property owners to a meeting on Wednesday, February 6, 9:00 – 10:00 am.  The meeting will take place at ADP.

This meeting will cover: Schawna Thoma (MOA) will give an update on Downtown Projects, Charlie Keenhold (ADP) will discuss Downtown safety and security trends, and brief  “Downtown marketing opportunities” presentations by K&P Enterprises (Hotel Concierge Book), Alaska Mint Trolley (rack card display), Alaska Visitor Center (rack card display), Alaska Channel (Hotel rooms), Coast Magazine (Hotel rooms), and ACVB (member advertising perks).

We look forward to hearing creative ideas and suggestions from our Downtown businesses and neighbors.  If you have any questions about the meeting, please contact ADP at 279-5650 or by email.

No More Discounts on downtown Parking Passes

Anchorage Parking is making a few changes for the upcoming year.  Effective March 1st, the rates for parking in Downtown will increase.  AP released the news of the new rates today. Click here to see the new Permit and Transient Parking Rates that will become effective on March 1st.

In addition, as of January 1st 2008, there will no longer be discounts on monthly parking permits.  This includes the discount on monthly parking permits that Anchorage Parking gives to ADP Members.  They are, however, offering a one-time discount of $10.00 off the price of a monthly parking permit for existing customers who renew their parking permits.  This is a one-time only offer and is valid only when you renew your parking permit this year.

If you have any questions, please contact Anchorage Parking at 279-7275.

The Municipality wants to know what you think of the proposed changes to Town Square Park

Changes are being planned for Town Square, and the Muni wants to know what you think.  There will be a public Open House on Monday, February 11, 2008 from 5:00pm - 9:00pm in the lobby of the Alaska Center for the Performing Arts. Come early and see the proposed changes on display from 12noon - 5:00pm also in the lobby of the ACPA.

For more info about this event, please call 343-4355 or go to www.muni.org/parks/TownSquare.cfm

Anchorage ATHENA Society Nominations Now Being Accepted

It’s that time of year when the Anchorage Chamber begins planning for the annual Anchorage ATHENA Awards Luncheon. Nominate someone you know for induction into the Anchorage ATHENA Society!

The deadline for nominations is Friday, February 22, 2008. Click Here to download a nomination form (applicant must be an Anchorage resident). Forms can also be obtained from the Anchorage Chamber of Commerce by calling (907) 272-2401.

Celebrate those who encourage the potential of all women as valued members and leaders of the business community during our annual Anchorage ATHENA luncheon Friday, April 4, 2008. The event will honor new members inducted into the Society, the annual ATHENA Award recipient, and will feature an inspiring guest speaker. Luncheon details are TBA. Click Here for updates on the venue and time.

The Vision of Anchorage Downtown Partnership, Ltd. is to be a not-for-profit organization that is a recognized symbol that promotes and advocates, in collaboration with the Municipality and the community at large, for a vital, year around, clean, safe Downtown Anchorage for those who live, work and visit Downtown.