May 10, 2006 ~ Downtown Simcoe Revitalization Taskforce Public Open House - Talbot Gardens ~ Multi Purpose Room, Corner of Talbot and Robinson Streets in Downtown Simcoe.

Join us for this informative Open House to review the activities of the Downtown Simcoe Revitalization Task Force as we proceed in the development of exciting initiative for our downtown core.

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April 26, 2006 ~ After 6 Social – 42 Kent Street North – It was a great turnout and fun was had by all who attended. The BIA held our first ‘After 6 Social’ for members only. Our hosts were; DolMor Salon, Eden Esthetics & Day Spa and My Top Drawer. The fabulous food, drinks and atmosphere was surpassed only by the generous hospitality of the staff led by Lisa Engelhardt Robinson & Dave Robinson. Our hosts welcoming comments and interesting business history delivered from the balcony was the perfect start to the evening of relaxed neighbourly conversation and laughter.

Shown here enjoying the fish; (The fish in the tank not the smoked salmon – that was delicious!) is R-L. Lynn Stanley; of Living Lighter, Marie of Accents, and Lisa Engelhardt Robinson & Dave Robinson of the DolMor Salon.

April 12, 2006 ~ Marlin Travel (formerly Thomas Cook Travel) Simcoe, 15 Colborne Street North.

The DT Simcoe BIA was thrilled to award Grand Prize Winner; Cathy Balcomb of Port Dover the tickets for her trip. Cathy and her husband Bob will enjoy a one week all inclusive stay at Super Club Breezes resort in Jibacoa, Cuba.

Shown here at the downtown offices of Marlin Travel (formerly Thomas Cook Travel) Simcoe; is R-L. Deb Murphy; DT Simcoe BIA, Kate Stratford; Thomas Cook Travel Simcoe, Winner Cathy Balcomb and Sunwing Travel Representative; Rob Stockman.

Many thanks to the generous support of this exciting campaign by Marlin Travel (formerly Thomas Cook Travel) Simcoe and Sunwing. And thank you to the consumers who regularly support our downtown for filling out more than 10,000 ballots!

April 12, 2006 ~ DT Simcoe BIA members work well together!

Thank you to Kate and Robin who without their support and professionalism, the DT Simcoe BIA could not have offered such a successful campaign as we recently did with the Jibacoa, Cuba Vacation Getaway contest.

Picture taken at Thomas Cook Travel Simcoe, 15 Colborne Street North. Pictured are: R-L. Kate Stratford; Thomas Cook Travel Simcoe, Deb Murphy; DT Simcoe BIA, Robin Glenny; CD98.9FM (Associate DT Simcoe BIA member)

April, 2006 ~ Budds Stores, 5 Norfolk Street North.

Celebrating its 80th Anniversary in Downtown Simcoe, in 2006; Budds is happy to offer their customers a beautiful new interior with their recent renovations on the store’s first floor.

John Wright, store manager (centre) proudly shows off his fresh new store in time for the latest in spring fashion and accessories; shown here accompanied by his great staff. Left is Joan Crosbie while on the right is Maria Welden.

Thursday, October, 13, 2005 - McKay Insurance & Financial Services / CLARICA…held an open house to celebrate the re-opening of its business office at 23 Peel Street in Downtown Simcoe; the family business was burnt out in a fire exactly one year ago to the day of the open house. The space has been meticulously renovated to include 19th century details such as a new facade, tin ceiling and exposure of a preserved inside brick wall.

Simcoe Reformer article: Monday, October, 17, 2005 ~ Brent McKay said, “not for a moment did he and his father think about moving out of downtown after the blaze. It was key for us to make downtown a better place to work and live.”