Thank you, Scavenger Hunters and Huntees(?)

A VERY BIG THANK YOU to our participating Scavenger Hunt businesses (below) as well as all of the other businesses with First Thursday events. If you’re looking for the answers to the trivia questions, they are …

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Happy 15th, Blue Frog Bakery!

Mayor Walsh and Brad Brown

On Saturday, March 23, 2019, the Blue Frog Bakery celebrated their 15th Anniversary with a big party, cake, and mimosas! Mayor Marty Walsh was on hand to cut the cake. The Mayor, City Councillor Matt O’Malley, State Representative Liz Malia, and State Senator Sonia Chang-Diaz shared some words about the longevity of this business.

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April First Thursday – CREATE

In April, our First Thursday Scavenger Hunt theme is CREATE – each of the locations will help you find your inner artist! Download the StriveOn app and click the “Scavenger Hunt” tile to see a map of the locations. Once you near the locations, trivia questions will pop up! Answer the…

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RENEW on March First Thursday with our Scavenger Hunt!

The Scavenger Hunt continues for March First Thursday! Our theme will be RENEW – each of the locations will offer some aspect of renewal, whether it’s mind, body, or soul.

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LuMeNet recap!

Many thanks to the attendees of this month’s LuMeNet series. This bi-monthly series meets at the JP Branch Library for an informal discussion of mentoring and networking for small business owners and entrepreneurs. It is always open and free to the public, with free lunch provided!

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First Thursday Scavenger Hunt Launch

A very big THANK YOU to our Scavenger Hunt businesses for helping us launch this new event. We hope you had a great time getting to know the businesses and earning your prizes! Shout out to: J.P. Licks Streetcar Wine & Beer Cacao On Centre Faith’s Naturals and Cloud 9…

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February First Thursday Scavenger Hunt!

This year, our First Thursday event will be a SCAVENGER HUNT with StriveOn, JP’s Mobile App. Download the app to your smartphone, and click the tile for First Thursday Scavenger Hunt. Follow the clues to find the participating businesses. You’ll be rewarded with special discounts and/or treats!

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LuMeNet February Meeting

Our next Lunch for Mentoring and Networking meeting will be on Thursday, February 14, 12:30-2:30pm, at the JP Branch Library. This meeting is free and open to the public, and lunch is provided. We know it will be Valentine’s Day, but it’s the perfect time to share the love amongst…

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JP Holiday Stroll was LIT!

Board Member Brad Brown with Holiday Guests!

It turned out to be a great day for a Holiday Stroll on Saturday, Dec 1! So many events took place throughout the district, capped off with a visit from Santa and Mrs. Claus on the Mayor’s Enchanted Trolley Tour. Our tree at Monument Square is LIT and we’ll see…

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Small Biz Sat and #plasticfree – KIND of a big deal

Volunteers and Energy

Thank you to all who made it out to our Welcome Table for Small Business Saturday, November 24. Volunteers were manning the table from 12 to 4 PM in front of JP Licks. Shoppers who made it to the welcome table received a free canvas tote, while supplies lasted. We…

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