Market District Business Association Meeting Minutes 9/24/13 Invocation Leadership is a potent combination of strategy and character.

. But if you must be without one, be without the strategy. Norman Schwarzkopf Web Development via CITY Newspaper meeting: Jay is looking to convene a group to give input to the work we will be doing with City Newspaper to develop our internet presence. If anyone is interested in helping should contact Jay directly. Citizens Bank Development Series Strategic Planning Monday 9/30: The first workshop is this upcoming Monday at the Carlson MetroCenter YMCA. Trifolds and posters will be attached to the minutes email for further distribution. Members are encourage to not only attend but to invite perspective members as well as those contemplating starting a new business. These workshops are open to anyone and although RSVPs are not required they are highly recommended. These are seen as a value to being a member of the MDBA. Food Truck Rodeos: The last Food Truck Rodeo of the season in Wednesday 9/25. This has been a huge fundraising event for our Association and special thanks to John and Rohrbachs as well as Jim and the City. Go Around and Sharing: John (Rohrbachs); Rohrbachs will be back in the War Memorial so look for it at Amerks games. Also cans (16 once) will be coming hopefully by the end of the year. Juan (Empanada Stop); This has been this best year in their history. However sometimes growing can get in the way of growth. Bill (City Newspaper); The Best of the Year voting is going on now. http://www.rochestercitynewspaper.com/rochester/best-of-rochester-2013-finalballot/Content?oid=2269544 Tim (Wilkes Productions); He may have a 1,500 square foot third floor space available for rent. Jim (City of Rochester); The City is working with developers for the free standing building off of Union. Jim will present updates of the Winter Shed at the next meeting. Jennifer (Hungerford); Holiday sales events are coming up. Sam (Flower City Produce); want to look into promoting the Association at defined Trolley stops. Art (AJI Zoning & Land Use Advisory); He is getting a new Suitemate who is a Poster Broker.

Tom (Stewart Spices); looking to join the Association. Jill (Friends of the Market); This years Artist Row was a success. Jill is looking for a warehouse space for up to 10 pallets and work space. Dick (Black Button Distillery); The Still is assembled and are still hoping for a pre-Christmas opening. NEXT MEETING TUESDAY OCTOBER 22 2:30PM AT ROHRBACHS 97 RAILROAD STREET