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SUMMERTIME IN THE CITY:

Come Play
in Our Backyard
Downtown Dayton is the hot spot for
summertime fun. Home to some of the
region’s best festivals, music concerts,
from the heat inside the Neon Movies or
the Victoria Theatre for a great flick. Down-
town museums like the Dayton Art Institute,
�������� Your Special Improvement District Update
from the Downtown Dayton Partnership
cultural events, and family activites, there
is something for everyone to enjoy this
Dayton Peace Museum and the Packard
Museum are also great places to check out. Event Summer 2006

season. RiverScape MetroPark continues

to be a gathering place for the community
The summer calendar is filled with things to
do and it’s definitely happening downtown. Connection Get Healthy
with events like the Cityfolk Festival, Dayton
Celtic Festival and Lebanese Festival, just to
For a complete listing of events, visit www.
downtowndayton.org. Summer 2006 While Discovering Your Downtown!
name a few. Laser, light and Walk!Downtown is a partnership among several local organizations, including the Downtown
Cityfolk Festival
music shows, the RiverTunes
RiverScape MetroPark Dayton Partnership, Wright State’s Center for Healthy Communities, Montgomery County, and the
Summer Music Series, and cool- July 1 – 3 Miami Valley Regional Planning Commission, that
ing off in the interactive fountain *Fireworks July 3* is focused on making downtown more pedes-
are just a few ways to relax by the
Dayton Celtic Festival trian-friendly. The group has previously organized
river. Want to catch some rays?
July 28 – 30 downtown clean-up events, and spearheaded the process to get the new trash cans and freshly-
Grab some friends and get lawn
RiverScape MetroPark painted benches that you see around downtown. The newest Walk!Downtown initiative is to get
tickets to a home Dragons’ game,
Ultra Cool Film Series downtown workers out of their offices and onto
or go for a change of scenery
and work from your laptop on Fridays-Sundays Jun. 30 – Aug. 27 the sidewalks during their lunch breaks, or before or
Victoria Theatre after work. The Walk!Downtown planning group has
Courthouse Square. Escape
FitFest developed eight unique walking routes of various
RiverScape MetroPark lengths that are suitable for downtown workers. All
August 5 of the various routes include mileage and points of
Dayton Blues Festival interest along the way. Put on your walking shoes
August 13 and get moving!
gudorf@downtowndayton.org Dave Hall Plaza
Relations, at (937) 224-1518 or
Sandy Gudorf, VP of Public
Run The City 8K Run/Walk A group of employees from CareSource Management Visit www.med.wright.edu/chc/walks.htm
in our efforts, please contact
August 25 Group enjoy walking downtown during their lunch to check out the different walking routes!
would like to be a partner
Miami Jacobs College break. The group walks a 2.5 mile route daily.

downtown Dayton. If you Lebanese Festival

planning organization for RiverScape MetroPark
The DDP is the strategic
Become a DDP Partner!
August 27 2006 Cityfolk Festival & City of Dayton Fireworks
Third-World Reggae Festival Don’t miss the 2006 Cityfolk Festival on Saturday, July 1 through
September 3 Monday, July 3 at RiverScape MetroPark. Celebrating its 10th Cityfolk Festival…223-FOLK
Free Admission
woeste@downtowndayton.org
Dave Hall Plaza anniversary, the Cityfolk Festival packs three full days of music,
Saturday, July 1 • 1 to 11 p.m.
Laura Woeste, Marketing Manager
dance, food, art, and crafts into one celebration for the entire
Editor:
For a complete list of events Sunday, July 2 • 1 to 11 p.m.
happening in Downtown region to enjoy. Three music and dance stages will come alive with Monday, July 3 • Noon to 11 p.m.
www.downtowndayton.org Dayton, visit performers from throughout America and around the world. Enjoy City of Dayton’s fireworks display
(937) 224-1518 www.downtowndayton.org Cajun, bluegrass, Celtic, jazz, Central and South American music begins at 10 p.m.
and dance, and hometown
For street closing information, visit
favorites like Rhythm in Shoes. www.downtowndayton.org
Dayton, Ohio 45243
A new addition to this year’s and click on “News”
Permit 1085
Festival is an International Beer
1360 Kettering Tower
Dayton, OH
PAID Garden, which will feature a selection of full-flavored beers and wines
US Postage from around the world. Be sure to bring the kids to the Family Funway,
Standard featuring art-making and interactive activities. If you are interested in
Presorted volunteering to help make this year’s festival a success, visit
�����������������������������������������������������������
Photo by Andy Snow.
www.cityfolk.org to sign up for a shift.
Picture This
DOWNTOWN PROFILES:
Faces & Spaces
The Kuhns Building
Bob and Nancy Shiffler are no strangers to historic
renovation. The couple has previously renovated two
homes and is currently in the middle of transforming a
downtown office building – the
Flowers are blooming throughout downtown! In addition
Kuhns Building on the corner
to the First Bloom planters, downtown businesses like Buck
Run Commercial Doors and Hardware on S. Ludlow Street, of Fourth and Main Streets.
owned by Marty & Irene Smallwood, are doing their part to Originally built in 1883 by
brighten our center city.
Benjamin Kuhns, the building
has been home to a variety of
offices, department stores and
most recently, the Chemineer
Corporation.
The Shifflers purchased the building in 2003 and started
interior demolition late in 2004. The façade of the build-
ing is on the National Register
of Historic Places, but the inte-
rior was very stark and modern-
istic. “We wanted to revamp the
Posy Patrol volunteers Pat Saphire and Sandi Simmons check the
First Bloom planters outside Performance Place. The Posy Patrol is interior and bring back some of
currently recruiting volunteers to help inspect the planters, award the 19th-century charm to the
prizes to the best looking planters, and perform other simple
building,” said Bob Shiffler. The
gardening chores. If you are interested in this fun volunteer
opportunity, contact Sandi Simmons at (937) 278-3955. hallways now feature arched
ceilings, rich wood pillars, and
pendant lighting, and the office
ON THE HORIZON space in the building is anything but ordinary. “One of
my favorite parts about the building is how much the
tenants love their new work environment. The offices
The Dayton Convention are comfortable, full of color and soon we will have a
Center is getting ready to finished sunroom/patio where they can eat lunch or
take on a new look. Major
hold social gatherings,” he noted. Once completed, the
renovations of the exterior
building has the potential to house seven or eight office
and interior portions of the
tenants and two street-level businesses. The Kuhns Build-
building have begun and
construction is expected to ing is currently home to offices for Shiffler’s business, as
take six months. The updates, well as the Better Business Bureau, AIDS Resource Center,
totaling almost $2.5 million, and the Information Technology Department of Five
include a new façade complete with a giant LED video screen. Other modifica- Rivers MetroParks, which were all leads that found the
tions include making the main entrance more user friendly from both Fifth building through the Downtown Dayton Partnership’s
and Main Streets, the opening of a café style coffee shop, and overall changes
Site Seeker Program. Additional office space will be ready
of the current color and texture schemes of the building. There will be public
access throughout the construction process via the skywalk, which is acces-
in the fall, and a new lobby will boast a tin stamped ceil-
sible from the Transportation Center. ing and a mural of early views of Dayton.
!
Save Take a walk on the creative side during Urban Nights on Friday, September 15 from 5 to 10 p.m.
The event will feature stylish urban living, artwork displayed in studios and galleries, dining
the and shopping deals, plus a taste of the performing arts with the addition of Culture Works’ Arts
Date! Fest. Look for more details closer to the event at www.downtowndayton.org. SEPTEMBER 15th
new on the scene
Sinclair Community College library
director Douglas Kaylor is inter-
viewed during the opening of the
college’s newly renovated library.
Gregory’s is located on
Main Street across from
the Victoria Theatre.
2006-2007 Downtown
At Your Fingertips Guide
SINCLAIR OPENS “LIBRARY OF THE FUTURE”
After 14 months and $8 million in renovations and tech-
nology upgrades, visitors to Sinclair’s library can step
into a new environment that is equipped with the latest in
information gathering materials and technology. Located
on the lower level of Buildings 1-7, visitors can even enjoy
a café latte at downtown’s first Starbucks Café, complete
with bistro seating, television, and a messaging system.
CHASE BANK RENEWS LEASE IN KETTERING TOWER
The Kettering Tower will continue to be home to the
regional headquarters of Chase Bank, including Dayton’s
main branch of the bank. Chase recently signed a long-
term lease, renewing its commitment to downtown.
NEW PIANO BAR OPENING IN THE BARCLAY BUILDING
Downtowners will soon have another place to enjoy a
drink and a great piano tune. Gregory’s, located at 139 N.
Main Street in the Barclay Building, is set to open this sum-
mer and owners Julie and Greg Lovett are eager to be part
of the downtown community. “We recently purchased our
piano from Hauer Music and plan on having two different
piano players to keep folks entertained,” said Greg Lovett.
The intimate space features tables for guests around the
piano, and a bar, which was built by Lovett and general
manager Matt Newsome. There is also an upstairs balcony
with lounge couches and coffee tables. Gregory’s will fea-
ture a delicious homemade appetizer and dessert menu
and a variety of beers, wines and cocktails. Hours will be 4
p.m. to 12 midnight, Monday through Thursday, and 4 p.m.
to 2:30 a.m. Friday and Saturday. Call 443-2900 for more
information.
HOT OFF THE PRESSES!
The ultimate guide to Downtown Dayton is here! The
new edition of Downtown At Your Fingertips is filled with
updated information on restaurants, nightlife, personal ser-
vices, attractions, maps, and much more. Thirty thousand
copies of the free guide are currently being distributed in
the Central Business District. Call the DDP at 224-1518 for
more information on receiving a copy.
CARESOURCE LAUNCHES NEW FOUNDATION
The CareSource family of companies, a leading public-
sector managed care services group, recently launched
the CareSource Foundation, a new philanthropic organi-
zation dedicated to supporting the health care needs of
the underserved. Cathy Ponitz, director of community
relations, has been named executive director of the
CareSource Foundation. For more information, visit
www.caresourcefoundation.com.
WELCOME!
C’s Personalized Gifts recently opened in the Wright Stop
Plaza at the corner of Third & Main Streets. Owner Char-
lotte Brown specializes in personalized t-shirts, invitations
and other unique gift items.
President s
’
CORNER
A message from the President
of the Downtown Dayton Partnership
What a difference a year can make. A little
over one year ago, the Downtown Ambas-
sador Program
was started in the
Transit Corridor in
the area surround-
ing Third and
Main Streets. In
2006 the program
was extended
throughout the
Maureen Pero, Special Improve-
DDP President ment District to
help improve the safety and cleanliness of
our center city by providing supplemental
services. If you have had the opportunity to
walk around downtown lately, I hope you
will agree that the program is a success.
Downtown is cleaner than it was a year ago,
and the Ambassador activity report speaks
for itself – thousands of pedestrians are re-
ceiving assistance, graffiti is being removed,
the police are being called when help is
needed, panhandlers are being addressed,
and there are thousands of pounds of trash
being collected just to name a few improve-
ments. We are also hearing positive things
from you, and it is nice to know that their
work is having a positive impact on your
experience downtown. If you have questions
or need an Ambassador’s assistance, contact
them at 224-4DDP (4337).
Maureen Pero
President, Downtown Dayton Partnership
Downtown Ambassador
Activity Report
May 2006
Trash Collected . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4,581 lbs.
Graffiti Removed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31
Pedestrian Assistance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 560
Property Owner/
Building Manager Contacts . . . . . . . . . 129
Motorist Assistance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 265
Panhandling Incidents Addressed. . . . .58
Request for Police Assistance . . . . . . . . .50
Power Washing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1,000 gal
Picture This
DOWNTOWN PROFILES:
Faces & Spaces
The Kuhns Building
Bob and Nancy Shiffler are no strangers to historic
renovation. The couple has previously renovated two
homes and is currently in the middle of transforming a
downtown office building – the
Flowers are blooming throughout downtown! In addition
Kuhns Building on the corner
to the First Bloom planters, downtown businesses like Buck
Run Commercial Doors and Hardware on S. Ludlow Street, of Fourth and Main Streets.
owned by Marty & Irene Smallwood, are doing their part to Originally built in 1883 by
brighten our center city.
Benjamin Kuhns, the building
has been home to a variety of
offices, department stores and
most recently, the Chemineer
Corporation.
The Shifflers purchased the building in 2003 and started
interior demolition late in 2004. The façade of the build-
ing is on the National Register
of Historic Places, but the inte-
rior was very stark and modern-
istic. “We wanted to revamp the
Posy Patrol volunteers Pat Saphire and Sandi Simmons check the
First Bloom planters outside Performance Place. The Posy Patrol is interior and bring back some of
currently recruiting volunteers to help inspect the planters, award the 19th-century charm to the
prizes to the best looking planters, and perform other simple
building,” said Bob Shiffler. The
gardening chores. If you are interested in this fun volunteer
opportunity, contact Sandi Simmons at (937) 278-3955. hallways now feature arched
ceilings, rich wood pillars, and
pendant lighting, and the office
ON THE HORIZON space in the building is anything but ordinary. “One of
my favorite parts about the building is how much the
tenants love their new work environment. The offices
The Dayton Convention are comfortable, full of color and soon we will have a
Center is getting ready to finished sunroom/patio where they can eat lunch or
take on a new look. Major
hold social gatherings,” he noted. Once completed, the
renovations of the exterior
building has the potential to house seven or eight office
and interior portions of the
tenants and two street-level businesses. The Kuhns Build-
building have begun and
construction is expected to ing is currently home to offices for Shiffler’s business, as
take six months. The updates, well as the Better Business Bureau, AIDS Resource Center,
totaling almost $2.5 million, and the Information Technology Department of Five
include a new façade complete with a giant LED video screen. Other modifica- Rivers MetroParks, which were all leads that found the
tions include making the main entrance more user friendly from both Fifth building through the Downtown Dayton Partnership’s
and Main Streets, the opening of a café style coffee shop, and overall changes
Site Seeker Program. Additional office space will be ready
of the current color and texture schemes of the building. There will be public
access throughout the construction process via the skywalk, which is acces-
in the fall, and a new lobby will boast a tin stamped ceil-
sible from the Transportation Center. ing and a mural of early views of Dayton.
!
Save Take a walk on the creative side during Urban Nights on Friday, September 15 from 5 to 10 p.m.
The event will feature stylish urban living, artwork displayed in studios and galleries, dining
the and shopping deals, plus a taste of the performing arts with the addition of Culture Works’ Arts
Date! Fest. Look for more details closer to the event at www.downtowndayton.org. SEPTEMBER 15th
new on the scene
Sinclair Community College library
director Douglas Kaylor is inter-
viewed during the opening of the
college’s newly renovated library.
Gregory’s is located on
Main Street across from
the Victoria Theatre.
2006-2007 Downtown
At Your Fingertips Guide
SINCLAIR OPENS “LIBRARY OF THE FUTURE”
After 14 months and $8 million in renovations and tech-
nology upgrades, visitors to Sinclair’s library can step
into a new environment that is equipped with the latest in
information gathering materials and technology. Located
on the lower level of Buildings 1-7, visitors can even enjoy
a café latte at downtown’s first Starbucks Café, complete
with bistro seating, television, and a messaging system.
CHASE BANK RENEWS LEASE IN KETTERING TOWER
The Kettering Tower will continue to be home to the
regional headquarters of Chase Bank, including Dayton’s
main branch of the bank. Chase recently signed a long-
term lease, renewing its commitment to downtown.
NEW PIANO BAR OPENING IN THE BARCLAY BUILDING
Downtowners will soon have another place to enjoy a
drink and a great piano tune. Gregory’s, located at 139 N.
Main Street in the Barclay Building, is set to open this sum-
mer and owners Julie and Greg Lovett are eager to be part
of the downtown community. “We recently purchased our
piano from Hauer Music and plan on having two different
piano players to keep folks entertained,” said Greg Lovett.
The intimate space features tables for guests around the
piano, and a bar, which was built by Lovett and general
manager Matt Newsome. There is also an upstairs balcony
with lounge couches and coffee tables. Gregory’s will fea-
ture a delicious homemade appetizer and dessert menu
and a variety of beers, wines and cocktails. Hours will be 4
p.m. to 12 midnight, Monday through Thursday, and 4 p.m.
to 2:30 a.m. Friday and Saturday. Call 443-2900 for more
information.
HOT OFF THE PRESSES!
The ultimate guide to Downtown Dayton is here! The
new edition of Downtown At Your Fingertips is filled with
updated information on restaurants, nightlife, personal ser-
vices, attractions, maps, and much more. Thirty thousand
copies of the free guide are currently being distributed in
the Central Business District. Call the DDP at 224-1518 for
more information on receiving a copy.
CARESOURCE LAUNCHES NEW FOUNDATION
The CareSource family of companies, a leading public-
sector managed care services group, recently launched
the CareSource Foundation, a new philanthropic organi-
zation dedicated to supporting the health care needs of
the underserved. Cathy Ponitz, director of community
relations, has been named executive director of the
CareSource Foundation. For more information, visit
www.caresourcefoundation.com.
WELCOME!
C’s Personalized Gifts recently opened in the Wright Stop
Plaza at the corner of Third & Main Streets. Owner Char-
lotte Brown specializes in personalized t-shirts, invitations
and other unique gift items.
President s
’
CORNER
A message from the President
of the Downtown Dayton Partnership
What a difference a year can make. A little
over one year ago, the Downtown Ambas-
sador Program
was started in the
Transit Corridor in
the area surround-
ing Third and
Main Streets. In
2006 the program
was extended
throughout the
Maureen Pero, Special Improve-
DDP President ment District to
help improve the safety and cleanliness of
our center city by providing supplemental
services. If you have had the opportunity to
walk around downtown lately, I hope you
will agree that the program is a success.
Downtown is cleaner than it was a year ago,
and the Ambassador activity report speaks
for itself – thousands of pedestrians are re-
ceiving assistance, graffiti is being removed,
the police are being called when help is
needed, panhandlers are being addressed,
and there are thousands of pounds of trash
being collected just to name a few improve-
ments. We are also hearing positive things
from you, and it is nice to know that their
work is having a positive impact on your
experience downtown. If you have questions
or need an Ambassador’s assistance, contact
them at 224-4DDP (4337).
Maureen Pero
President, Downtown Dayton Partnership
Downtown Ambassador
Activity Report
May 2006
Trash Collected . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4,581 lbs.
Graffiti Removed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31
Pedestrian Assistance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 560
Property Owner/
Building Manager Contacts . . . . . . . . . 129
Motorist Assistance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 265
Panhandling Incidents Addressed. . . . .58
Request for Police Assistance . . . . . . . . .50
Power Washing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1,000 gal
 ����
SUMMERTIME IN THE CITY:
Come Play
in Our Backyard
Downtown Dayton is the hot spot for
summertime fun. Home to some of the
region’s best festivals, music concerts,
from the heat inside the Neon Movies or
the Victoria Theatre for a great flick. Down-
town museums like the Dayton Art Institute,
�������� Your Special Improvement District Update
from the Downtown Dayton Partnership
cultural events, and family activites, there
is something for everyone to enjoy this
Dayton Peace Museum and the Packard
Museum are also great places to check out. Event Summer 2006

season. RiverScape MetroPark continues

to be a gathering place for the community
The summer calendar is filled with things to
do and it’s definitely happening downtown. Connection Get Healthy
with events like the Cityfolk Festival, Dayton
Celtic Festival and Lebanese Festival, just to
For a complete listing of events, visit www.
downtowndayton.org. Summer 2006 While Discovering Your Downtown!
name a few. Laser, light and Walk!Downtown is a partnership among several local organizations, including the Downtown
Cityfolk Festival
music shows, the RiverTunes
RiverScape MetroPark Dayton Partnership, Wright State’s Center for Healthy Communities, Montgomery County, and the
Summer Music Series, and cool- July 1 – 3 Miami Valley Regional Planning Commission, that
ing off in the interactive fountain *Fireworks July 3* is focused on making downtown more pedes-
are just a few ways to relax by the
Dayton Celtic Festival trian-friendly. The group has previously organized
river. Want to catch some rays?
July 28 – 30 downtown clean-up events, and spearheaded the process to get the new trash cans and freshly-
Grab some friends and get lawn
RiverScape MetroPark painted benches that you see around downtown. The newest Walk!Downtown initiative is to get
tickets to a home Dragons’ game,
Ultra Cool Film Series downtown workers out of their offices and onto
or go for a change of scenery
and work from your laptop on Fridays-Sundays Jun. 30 – Aug. 27 the sidewalks during their lunch breaks, or before or
Victoria Theatre after work. The Walk!Downtown planning group has
Courthouse Square. Escape
FitFest developed eight unique walking routes of various
RiverScape MetroPark lengths that are suitable for downtown workers. All
August 5 of the various routes include mileage and points of
Dayton Blues Festival interest along the way. Put on your walking shoes
August 13 and get moving!
gudorf@downtowndayton.org Dave Hall Plaza
Relations, at (937) 224-1518 or
Sandy Gudorf, VP of Public
Run The City 8K Run/Walk A group of employees from CareSource Management Visit www.med.wright.edu/chc/walks.htm
in our efforts, please contact
August 25 Group enjoy walking downtown during their lunch to check out the different walking routes!
would like to be a partner
Miami Jacobs College break. The group walks a 2.5 mile route daily.

downtown Dayton. If you Lebanese Festival

planning organization for RiverScape MetroPark
The DDP is the strategic
Become a DDP Partner!
August 27 2006 Cityfolk Festival & City of Dayton Fireworks
Third-World Reggae Festival Don’t miss the 2006 Cityfolk Festival on Saturday, July 1 through
September 3 Monday, July 3 at RiverScape MetroPark. Celebrating its 10th Cityfolk Festival…223-FOLK
Free Admission
woeste@downtowndayton.org
Dave Hall Plaza anniversary, the Cityfolk Festival packs three full days of music,
Saturday, July 1 • 1 to 11 p.m.
Laura Woeste, Marketing Manager
dance, food, art, and crafts into one celebration for the entire
Editor:
For a complete list of events Sunday, July 2 • 1 to 11 p.m.
happening in Downtown region to enjoy. Three music and dance stages will come alive with Monday, July 3 • Noon to 11 p.m.
www.downtowndayton.org Dayton, visit performers from throughout America and around the world. Enjoy City of Dayton’s fireworks display
(937) 224-1518 www.downtowndayton.org Cajun, bluegrass, Celtic, jazz, Central and South American music begins at 10 p.m.
and dance, and hometown
For street closing information, visit
favorites like Rhythm in Shoes. www.downtowndayton.org
Dayton, Ohio 45243
A new addition to this year’s and click on “News”
Permit 1085
Festival is an International Beer
1360 Kettering Tower
Dayton, OH
PAID Garden, which will feature a selection of full-flavored beers and wines
US Postage from around the world. Be sure to bring the kids to the Family Funway,
Standard featuring art-making and interactive activities. If you are interested in
Presorted volunteering to help make this year’s festival a success, visit
�����������������������������������������������������������
Photo by Andy Snow.
www.cityfolk.org to sign up for a shift.