What’s Up Downtown to Meet Tuesday, November 10, at The Wedge

ALTON - Alton Main Street’s quarterly information exchange, called “What’s Up Downtown”, will be held on Tuesday, November 10th at 5:30 p.m. at The Wedge, located at 620 E. Broadway in Classroom 402 in Alton, Illinois. The public is invited to learn the latest news regarding developments in Alton’s historic downtown district, including updates from new & existing businesses, news on real estate transactions and details of upcoming events and projects.

You’ll be in the know on topics from the evening’s featured speakers:

·Toni Crockett, owner of The Whispering Roots, a home décor store featuring refurbished and new items which recently opened at 2 W. Broadway

· Jennifer Sawyer and Olivia Hamann, owners of Grace + Grit Boutique, a clothing and home décor retail shop opening soon at 600 E. Broadway

· Dr. Laura Soderberg from SIUE will present early results from a CODES student project mapping Alton's business and community assets

· Jeff Bohnert, owner of Elysian Gallery & Café will share about their calendar of upcoming events and exhibits

Residents are encouraged to stay connected with what’s happening in the district by attending this casual forum which is free and open to the public. After the featured speakers, the floor is opened to anyone who has news to share about what’s happening with their business or organization that pertains to Downtown. Attendees will enjoy complimentary refreshments as well as networking with other downtown enthusiasts.

Attending in person is highly encouraged, but the event will be live-streamed on Riverbender.com. Video footage will be available afterwards, allowing those who are unable to be there to stay up to date on downtown developments.

To get involved with the many ways that Alton Main Street volunteers are working to promote the district and improve the quality of life in our community, please contact Executive Director, Sara McGibany. For full details of the organization’s beautification projects, special events, networking activities, investment opportunities and more, please visit www.DowntownAlton.com

Alton Main Street – engaging our community in the continued renewal of our historic downtown district and Mississippi River heritage by cultivating an attractive center of economic and social activity.

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