Jane Jenkins: April 20 is not a deadline for BID renewal.
So what is a deadline? That’s the question I’m still asking on several fronts. Let’s just tackle one today - April 20 - the time in which Downtown Oklahoma City Inc. hopes to present to the business improvement district board a plan for renewal.
First, we must address whether this day is even a deadline. After [...]
Another Blog Post for Jane Jenkins
The following comes from a column I wrote in 2007:
Oklahoma City and Tulsa leaders might want to look to Main Street Oklahoma for inspiration on how to attract people downtown without spending millions of dollars.
After all, small towns often have no choice but to compensate with imagination and hard work when money is scarce.
Take [...]
So Here’s What Boulder is Saying About Jane Jenkins
Posted by Candidate_Coleman on January 6, 2009 at 6:52 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Jane’s energy, insight and efficacy will be missed in Downtown Boulder, I feel comfortable speaking for my board when I say we will miss you and wish you tremendous success in your new endeavor!
Shawn Coleman
City of Boulder Downtown Management Commission
Posted by NukesInBoulder on January [...]
Bewildered
Or maybe not. I’ve gotten accustomed to the negativity that sometimes goes on at www.okctalk.com, but today’s take on Jane Jenkins is just weird. I love www.okctalk.com, I think it’s a valuable site, but tell me why this discussion isn’t exhibit No. 1 on why some avoid it altogether.
The basic gist of the criticism goes [...]
Downtown OKC Has a New Leader
Back in October I mused how many people who were clearly not qualified to take over the president’s job at Downtown Oklahoma City Inc. were interested in applying for the job. As part of that post, I listed the following quiz for interested parties:
1. What is a BID? How are BIDs being used differently in [...]
Answering John
This morning’s Main Street column discussed the changes that have taken place with the Bricktown Association and how they might be considered by Downtown Oklahoma City Inc. as it looks for a new president.
The following question was posted at the end of the column at www.newsok.com:
This story makes no sense, Steve. Are you suggesting that [...]
Bad First Day for Farmers Market
Chaos at Couch Park/Kerr Park today as storms destroyed nine tents set up for the first Farmers’ Market of the season. Photos provided by Downtown OKC Inc.
So, yes, it was a rough day out there today. Since the downtown Farmers Market was started a couple of years ago, its had the bad luck of being hit [...]
The Latest Downtown News From Downtown OKC Inc.
Now is the time to move up to Downtown Oklahoma City! On Saturday, May 3, the Move UP Downtown Living Tour will lead visitors through 11 new or renovated residential developments for sale and lease, with a featured stop at the 2008 Symphony Designer Show House.
This self-guided tour runs from 11 a.m. – 5 p.m. [...]
Love Underground
The Underground. Oklahoman Archives
From Kim Searls at Downtown Oklahoma City Inc.:
The new installation Four Letter Word L*O*V*E will feature an exhibition of Mail Art from around the world. Please join us for a lunch time opening reception
Thursday, February 14th at 12PM Invited Artist Gallery, in the Underground Downtown OKC.
The Invited Artist Gallery, located in [...]
