City of Rochester Seeking Candidates for Open Seats on Downtown Development Authority Must apply before January 26 The City is seeking candidates for two (2) open seats on the Downtown Development Authority. These seats are for terms that will expire May 31, 2019. The City will be accepting applications until January 26, 2016. If you are interested in applying, please click on the link below for the Application. Please email your completed application to … [Read more...]
Does Downtown Rochester Really Need Parking Structures?
September 3, 2014 by Leave a Comment
Downtown Rochester Parking Rochester Media has been following the parking issues in Rochester since the McKenna Associates community planning and design consultants used a city survey to offer a complete parking strategy for the downtown area. The strategy cost the city $27,500 and it was delivered to the city in April of 2013. Over 900 online surveys were submitted. Some key results are: 82% of respondents listed “Restaurants/Bars” as the primary reason for visiting downtown 56% of … [Read more...]
Stan Surratt Fires Back in Letter to the Editor
October 19, 2011 by Leave a Comment
Letter to the Editor Last week, the good citizens of Rochester were awakened by a phone call. Baton Rouge, Louisiana calling, with an unidentified political RoboCall alleging, I, and a “dozen local…political…fat-cats”, went on a “luxury junket” to Chicago in 2009…”Kwame Kilpatrick style”. These negative RoboCalls were filled with half-truths, innuendo, and out-right fabrication regarding a Downtown Development Authority (DDA) approved and budgeted trip to Chicago for the 2009 National … [Read more...]
Fun for Foodies During Downtown Rochester Restaurant Week
July 27, 2011 by Leave a Comment
ROCHESTER, Mich. – July 21, 2011 – Foodies unite! The inaugural Downtown Rochester Restaurant Week kicks off this summer, Aug. 7 – 12! This is a great opportunity to try a new restaurant or support an old favorite! During Restaurant Week, restaurants will offer a prix fixe menu for lunch (two courses for $10 or less) and dinner (three courses for $20). Lunch will be served daily until 4:00 pm and dinner will be served from 4:00 pm to close. At this time, there are 15 restaurants … [Read more...]
COOKING UP SOME FUN AT ROCHESTER’S GREAT AMERICAN BAKE SALE
July 27, 2011 by Leave a Comment
ROCHESTER, Mich. – July 26, 2011 – The buns are just about ready for the oven and we’re ready for Rochester’s Great American Bake Sale! The Bake Sale will be held on Saturday, Aug. 6, from 8:00 am to 1:00 pm at the upper lot of the Downtown Rochester Farmers’ Market. This community-wide bake sale will benefit Share Our Strength's No Kid Hungry Campaign. Share Our Strength’s goal is to end childhood hunger in America. With your help, they believe this goal can be achieved by 2015. Do you … [Read more...]
Downtown Rochester Sidewalk Sales – It’s a Circus Down Here!
June 23, 2011 by Leave a Comment
ROCHESTER, Mich. – June 22, 2011 – Come one – come all! to the “Sidewalk Circus” in Downtown Rochester! Visit the awesome assemblage of stupendous sellers at the 56th annual Downtown Rochester Sidewalk Sales, July 14 – 16. Sale Hours: Thursday, July 14: 10:00 am – 9:00 pm Friday, July 15: 10:00 am – 9:00 pm Saturday, July 16: 10:00 am – 6:00 pm � And what would a circus be without entertainment? Visit the Third Street Side Show daily between 10:00 am – 2:00 pm for kids’ crafts, … [Read more...]
COOKING UP COMMUNITY SPIRIT WITH ROCHESTER’S GREAT AMERICAN BAKE SALE
June 22, 2011 by Leave a Comment
A fundraiser for Share Our Strength’s No Kid Hungry Campaign We’re rolling it, patting it and marking it with a “B” for Bake Sale! Rochester’s Great American Bake Sale will be held on Saturday, Aug. 6, from 8:00 am to 1:00 pm at the Downtown Rochester Farmers’ Market. This community-wide bake sale will benefit Share Our Strength's No Kid Hungry Campaign. Share Our Strength’s goal is to end childhood hunger in America. With your help, they believe this goal can be achieved by 2015. We are … [Read more...]
Rochester Rotary Club Raises Funds for Salvation Army
December 15, 2010 by Leave a Comment
Rochester Rotary Club has been raising funds for numerous local organization in need for over 50 years. In the last 20 years the club has assisted the Salvation Army by providing Bell Ringer at various locations throughout downtown Rochester during the festive Lagniappe. Years ago the festivities started with the lighting of a single tree. Today, the event has grown to be one of the biggest light shows in the country thanks to the Downtown Development Authority and Rochester Regional Chamber … [Read more...]
LAGNIAPPE IN DOWNTOWN ROCHESTER – A LITTLE SOMETHING EXTRA ON NOV. 29
November 10, 2010 by
ROCHESTER, Mich. – Nov. 9, 2010 – Join the merchants of Downtown Rochester on Monday, Nov. 29 from 6:00 – 9:00 pm when they offer their customers Lagniappe (Creole for “a little something extra”) in appreciation for their support throughout the year. The Rochester Downtown Development Authority (DDA) also will offer some Lagniappe with the debut of The Big, Bright Light Show. The program will begin at 6:45 pm on E. Fourth Street with help from the Mayor; Channel 7’s Dave LewAllen; and a … [Read more...]
DOWNTOWN ROCHESTER BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT BEATS ODDS
October 12, 2010 by
ROCHESTER, Mich. – Oct. 12, 2010 – Downtown Rochester is nearing full occupancy. The city’s retail locations are 96.5% full, leaving a vacancy rate of only 3.5%. This is well below the national average of 10.2% vacancy for downtown business districts. Rochester’s retail occupancy has increased significantly since Aug. 2008 when it was 90.5% full. Aug. 2009 saw the district increase to 92.7% occupancy, but the current 96.5% occupancy rate is the most significant jump; the continued … [Read more...]
