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Downtown Manchester

Speak Now or Lose Your Spot!

Are you using the Curb Local spot near your business? If so, please let us know by sending an email to dmssd@manchesterct.gov. Other spots will be removed soon.

Text a Pic

Be featured our Social Media accounts! I'm always looking for quality photos to use on our social media accounts. So, text me your best pic! Take a photo that represents your business - your signature meal, hairstyle, or product. I will use them for upcoming posts and stories. Text a pic to 860-918-0408!

Recent News

Read the recent news articles like these on our website - www.downtownmanchester.org. Click on each article below to read more!

Butterfly Artists

We have 16 talented artists registered for the Butterfly Stroll. There is still time to register to create butterfly-themed artwork!

Window Art

Artists of all ages can create butterflies for our Downtown windows!

Lunchbreak Lives

Get to know our Downtown businesses by watching our Lunchbreak Live videos! You could be featured next week!

Downtown in The Courant

The Hartford Courant recently featured a wonderful write-up about our upcoming events!

Summer 2021

Read our newsletter, watch the video, and register!

Learn More

Summer Sponsors

Sponsorship spots are limited, so register early!

This year there are more benefits than ever for our sponsors!

Sponsor Highlights

We are thankful to all the businesses who sponsor events and Downtown initiatives.

Summer Sponsor

The Firestone | Art Studio & Cafe

The Firestone is a relatively new member of the Downtown District, and we are happy to have them! Since arriving, Firestone has participated in many Downtown events and initiatives. They were a Logo sponsor of Small Business Saturday and were the first to sign up to sponsor our Summer 2021! Visit The Firestone for a delcious coffee, snack or pastry. Stay to paint some pottery or try your hand at throwing on the wet wheel!

Banner Business

Total Pay Inc.

Total Pay Inc. offers a variety of comprehensive payroll services and time keeping solutions. As an independent payroll provider, they offer industry leading technology, online access for employees and employers, and locally based support.

$25 Training Opportunity

The National Main Street Virtual Conference has a $25 Small Business Day! You can attend webinars on topics such as:

Big Plans for the Future of Small Business
Ways to Increase Customer Engagement for Physical Storefronts
Shifting Your Business Model to Reach Customers Despite the Challenges of COVID-19
Digital Footprints -What Brick & Mortar Stores Need to Know About Being Online
Action Steps to Gaining Visibility & Sales in an Increasingly Challenged Marketplace
Simple & Actionable Steps for More Effective Marketing with Marketing 3-4-5
Destination Downtowns
The Role of Place in Supporting Small Business

LEARN MORE

Instagram Business Tip

Have you tried Instagram's Reels feature? If not, why not? I get it, I was terrified to try something new. It turns out it is not that hard - and our reels have received MUCH more engagement than our other recent posts! Right now Reels are highly valued by Instagram and are a powerful tool for your business. There are countless ways to use Reels : Demonstrate a skill or process, Give a quick tour, Introduce a team member, Unveil a new product or menu item! So, why not make it a goal this week to give Reels a try?

- Joy Press, Downtown Manager @downtownmanchesterct

Downtown Manchester Special Services District

983 Main Street, Suite 10, Manchester
CT 06040 United States

860-645-2101

dmssd@manchesterct.gov

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