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Main Street board approves call for Taste of Downtown participants, debates stipends and ticketing
Summary
The board approved a plan to run a 2026 "Taste of Downtown" awards event open to downtown businesses, discussed stipend options, portion sizes, ticket pricing and limits, and agreed to an open call with an early-registration guarantee for small businesses.
The Main Street advisory board approved holding a 2026 "Taste of Downtown" awards event and decided to open participation to downtown businesses while offering optional stipends and a deadline to secure guaranteed spots for small or independent businesses.
Staff and board members debated two competing formats: a plated dinner served by a single caterer versus a tasting event where multiple downtown restaurants prepare small bites. Members favored the tasting format to showcase a larger number of…
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