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April 22, 2008 Motivtional Speaker Offers Presentation to Penticton Residents Alvin Law from AJL Communications , a seasoned motivational speaker, will be leading a special presentation on overcoming challenges for Penticton residents at the Penticton Lakeside Resort on Thursday May 1 st. Alvin will be in town as the feature presenter for this year’s provincial conference for Business Improvement Areas (downtown associations). MORE DETAIL...
April 8, 2008 ATTENTION ALL DOWNTOWN EMPLOYEES! (available in PDF File format for printing) WHAT: “I Work Downtown” Employee Appreciation Week WHERE: Downtown Penticton WHEN: April 14-18 WHAT IS EMPLOYEE APPRECIATION WEEK? It’s the most fun you’ll have at work all year long! The Downtown Penticton Association is honoring all downtown employees with promotions, special events and competitions to rally downtown employees, build camaraderie and show the downtown workforce how much they’re appreciated. Each day of the week from April 14-18 we will feature a fun event or promotion to say “thanks” to our downtown employees. See the information below for details or check out the downtown website at www.downtownpenticton.org. Opening Ceremonies are scheduled for 11am in the City Centre Building where the first 100 attendees will receive special prizes. HOW TO GET INVOLVED MERCHANTS: Phone our office or send us a quick email by Wednesday April 9th to let us know what incentive you would like to offer downtown employees from April 14-18. This is a perfect opportunity to kick off a preferred customer program that could run all year round. The DPA is also collecting prizes for our many fun events. Hand out your flyers at our Opening Ceremonies on Monday or provide prizes for the Office Olympics on Thursday or Casino Night on Friday. Please let us know if you have something you are willing to donate to make the “I Work Downtown” Week a huge success. All Downtown merchants are considered downtown employees too. Attach a paper clip to your own collar to participate in the fun and rewards all week long. DOWNTOWN EMPLOYEES: DISCOUNTS & FREEBIES Fasten a paper clip to your collar, lapel or pocket to take advantage of the perks of being a downtown employee. Throughout the week, downtown businesses will be offering freebies and discounts on merchandise and services. For a complete list of participating merchants, visit: www.downtownpenticton.org from April 14-18 or attend the opening ceremonies to receive a printed list of participants and activities. ACTIVITIES MONDAY APRIL 14 - DOWNTOWN EMPLOYEE REWARDS Opening Ceremonies at 11am in the City Centre Building First 100 downtown employees at the opening ceremonies receive a special reward Find out which merchants will be participating in the employee discount program Receive extra funny money for the Friday Casino Night TUESDAY APRIL 15 - TAKE YOURSELF TO LUNCH Lunch features especially for downtown employees at a variety of participating downtown restaurants Receive extra funny money for the Friday Casino Night at participating locations WEDNESDAY APRIL 16 - GET TO KNOW YOUR NEIGHBORS Downtown Trivia - Which person belongs to which business? Downtown Networker from 5 pm to 7 pm at the Pepper Club & Co. at 399 Main Street Receive extra funny money at the Downtown Networker for the Friday Casino Night THURSDAY APRIL 17 - HAVE FUN AT WORK World’s Largest Coffee Break in Nanaimo Square from 10 am - 11 am Office Olympics in Nanaimo Square (office chair relay race, mouse pad flinging, paper ball toss, and rubber band shoot) Receive extra funny money for the Friday Casino Night FRIDAY APRIL 18 - GET ACTIVE Dancing in downtown Penticton (noon hour dance lessons in Nanaimo Square) Mass lunchtime walk (fixed route, bring your walking shoes to work) Downtown Employee Casino Night from 6pm to 9pm at Martini’s on Martin (using funny money) Closing Ceremonies.

PRESS RELEASE March 11, 2008 GAP Speaker Series presents: Shawn Stratton Walking on the Wild Side: Reclaiming your Untamed Nature \Taking risks and stretching comfort zones are the greatest catalysts for learning. Shawn will share several adventurous and humorous stories from his life on the “Wild Side” to inspire the audience to become perpetual students.March 18th. MORE DETAILS... PRESS RELEASE March 10, 2008 Centennial Window Decorating Contest Winner The Downtown Penticton Association is extremely happy to announce the first winner of the Centennial Window Decorating contest, Sew Fine Designs/the Classroom for Needle Arts. “The Sew Fine Designs/The Classroom window display at 419 Main Street has been decorated for over a month depicting the contest theme “Love in the Roaring 20’s”, says Linda Toker organizer of this creative and fun downtown contest. “At first glance it is obvious that Ann-Marie and Cathie put plenty of effort and creativity into their window display making them very deserving winners.” There were also two runner’s up in the February contest whose efforts also should receive honorable mention: June’s Fashion’s and Gifts, and The Bum Wrap. The Downtown Penticton Association created the Centennial Window Decorating contest to support merchants in reflecting on the past 100 years in Penticton through their window displays. It has created a fun and easy way to showcase Downtown’s Centennial spirit by supporting this important city celebration. “Thank you to all the businesses who participated in the February contest. We look forward to seeing lots of fun and creative windows as this contest progresses throughout the year,” explains Linda Toker. “Each of the themes are entertaining and can be fashioned to fit many different business models”. For more information about this contest and how it can benefit your business with free advertising, contact Linda or Corrie at the Downtown Penticton office at 493-8540.
DOWNTOWN PENTICTON ASSOCIATION ELECTS NEW BOARD MEMBERS January 31st, 2008 At their Annual General Meeting on January 31st, 2008 the Downtown Penticton Association elected nine members to their Board. Peter Benson of Okanagan Books, Cliff Bristow of Terwilliger’s Gifts, Andrew Jakubeit for the GrooveYard and Michael Doherty from White Kennedy Chartered Accountants were reinstated to the DPA Broad of Directors. The Board also welcomes new directors Rene Carloni from The Mortgage Centre, Ron Funk from Com Free Sales, Kirby Layng from City Centre Fitness, Sylvia Lilley from Allready Soups & Suppers and Mark Ziebarth from Bongard Media. These nine join existing Board members Nora Chepil from Kenyon Group, Andre Martin from the Penticton Herald and Barb Winstanley of Poppin’s Quilt Parlour. The newly elected board voted in their Executive Team for the year. Andrew Jakubeit will be this year’s President for the DPA. Mark Ziebarth accepted the role of Vice President. Nora Chepil was nominated to be Secretary for 2008 and Cliff Bristow will be the Treasurer. Peter Benson will also join the Executive team as Past President. “We had a great turnout for our AGM this year with many businesses and property owners show their interest and support for our progress as an organization” commented newly elected President Andrew Jakubeit. “We have a great Board of Directors this year and that want to get involved and make a difference. I am confident that the DPA will see great results from our objectives in 2008.”

November 6th, 2007 DOWNTOWN PENTICTON ASSOCIATION RENEWS FOR ANOTHER 5 YEARS
Members of the Downtown Penticton Association recently voted to renew their mandate for an additional five-year term. Strong support and belief in the organization's commitment to the downtown area was demonstrated by a vote of 93% in favor of the renewal. This is the highest member approval rating to date. City council unanimously supported the renewal and has adopted the Business Improvement Area by-law for another 5 years. The mission of the Downtown Penticton Association is to enhance the economic vibrancy of downtown Penticton. The organization successfully delivers strong marketing with activities including special events, promotions, seminars, communications, and cleanliness. In upcoming years, the DPA will focus on more public art in the downtown, increased safety programs and a tax exemption program to encourage property owners in the downtown to fix up the facades of their buildings. "We are extremely pleased to announce our renewal,” commented DPA President Peter Benson. “We are committed to improving and promoting our downtown and look forward to working with our members toward common goals.” The DPA Annual General Meeting will be held on Thursday, January 31st, 2008. Any members wishing to place a nomination for the Board are invited to call the DPA office at 493-8540. The merchants and businesses of the Downtown Penticton Association are committed to the enhancement of the economic vibrancy of Downtown Penticton by providing pleasant, attractive, unique, safe, positive and friendly commercial and urban environment for residents, visitors, and the community at large.

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