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DDA touts events but residents and merchants warn First Fridays don't convert to sales
Summary
Promotion committee praised event turnout, including a large First Friday crowd, while a public commenter and board members said visitors often do not enter local shops; organizers said fundraising and merchant training will be emphasized.
Members of the Downtown Adrian Development Authority on Oct. 8 highlighted a successful events season but acknowledged merchant concerns that large crowds have not consistently turned into sales.
“Saturday was wonderful... The attendance was good,” said Don Taylor, a 28-year resident and past chair of Artlicious, during public comment. He praised volunteers and said Artlicious runs on about a $25,000 annual budget. Taylor warned that arts funding has been inconsistent: “For the last 12 years, we've averaged $10,362 a year from the Michigan Arts and Culture Council,” he said, and noted…
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