Logan's Landing Blog

Applications for the Commercial Facade Improvement Funding Program are now available to commercial business or property owners within the Logan’s Landing district.  The program offers 50% matching funding up to $5,000 per property for eligible improvements.  Activities eligible for funding include awnings, exterior painting, exterior lighting, windows, installation of a new brick façade, and façade maintenance/restoration.

For an application, or further information about the program, please contact Logan’s Landing at 574-722-9345, or by e-mail at lldirector@loganslanding.com.  Funding is limited, so applications should be submitted as soon as possible.

Logan’s Landing Executive Director Becki Harris states, “The Commercial Façade Improvement Funding Program is a great opportunity for downtown businesses to improve the appearance of their buildings.  These funds have been set aside to help  downtown commercial business owners make a visible impact on our downtown.”

The date has been set, for the 2012 Dancing With Our Stars!  Mark your calendar for Saturday October 6th starting at 6 p.m.  More details will follow!

This list was received from Barbara Wold [bwold@ix.netcom.com] on 1/9/12:

10 Reasons to Shop Local

1. Shopping local creates jobs. Shops in your town create local
   employment and self-employment. These people in turn spend in the local
   economy.
2. Local independent shops invest more in your communities.
   Local businesses are proportionally more generous in their support of local
   charities, schools, and community events. So supporting local shops means a financial contribution to your community.
3. Local shops sell great products at affordable prices.
   Some people get out of the habit of shopping locally and are then surprised by the range of products available.
4. Shopping locally saves you time and money.
   You travel less, saving on time and fuel.
5. Shopping locally retains your communities.
   People don’t like losing shops and services in small towns but don’t equate
   this with how they spend their money.
6. Shopping locally retains your distinctiveness.
   Independent shops create distinctive shopping experiences and stock different products. Local businesses respond more quickly to the needs of local customers, stocking products to meet changing population needs.
7. Shopping locally saves the environment.
   Local shops often stock a high percentage of locally sourced goods that do not require long-distance transportation, helping to reduce our global footprint.
8. Local shops are for everyone. Most people can get to their local shops easily. This is especially important for the elderly, young people and others who rely on public transportation.
9. Local shops value you more. Evidence from numerous surveys
   show people receive better customer care and service locally. These businesses survive by their reputation and repeat business, which means you get a higher standard of service.
10. Shopping local saves services. Private and public sector services
    cluster around shops. As shops disappear so do hairdressers, banks, restaurants and other businesses.

Consumers can pledge to Think, Shop, Buy, Local and commit to patronizing businesses near where they live and work. Local stores employ your neighbors, pay taxes that support your schools and improve your roads, and contribute to local non-profit groups.

Together we can strengthen relationships that improve our quality of life. So next time before you make a purchase, Think, Shop, Buy, Local.

This spring, Logan’s Landing will award one $500 scholarship to a Logansport High School student entering his/her freshman year of college in the fall of 2012.  Dancing With Our Stars organizer Pam Leeman stated, “The amazing response to our Dancing With Our Stars events proves to us that the Logansport community recognizes the importance of the arts in downtown revitalization.” Board President Kathy Dingo stated, “The Logan’s Landing organization wanted to use some of the money raised at these events to encourage the next generation of citizens to continue their arts-related activities and volunteerism.”

Eligible students must have been involved in the arts while in high school, through
arts-related curriculum and/or extra-curricular activities, and must continue
their involvement with the arts while in college. Applicants must provide a
description of their volunteer activities while in high school, and preference
will be given to those whose volunteer work involves the arts and/or Logan’s
Landing.  Applicants must submit an essay of 100-250 words on the topic “Why  the Arts Are Important to Me.”

For additional details, call the Logan’s Landing office at 574-722-9345, or e-mail lldirector@loganslanding.com.  Applications and scholarship details are also available at the Logansport High School guidance office.

Logan’s Landing welcomes Coffing’s Cafe to the downtown district!  They have a breakfast buffet AND a lunch buffet each weekday.  Stop by 722 East Broadway and say hello to Diane and her staff!

Logan’s Landing’s would like to thank everyone who helped make our 12^th annual Downtown Christmas Open House a success!  By exchanging donations of food and pet items for tickets and depositing those tickets at participating merchants, many lucky shoppers won great prizes, while supporting local businesses.

Thanks to the generosity of the community, we collected approximately half a ton of food and pet items, which has been distributed to the Cass County Humane Society, Emmaus Mission Center, and the Salvation Army.  We are grateful to Cass Area Transit for providing shuttle bus service during the event, and to Logansport Savings Bank for a monetary sponsorship.  Special thanks to all the volunteers,
including the LHS Berryettes and the Franklin PTF gift-wrapping team, as well
as Promotion Committee members Lisa Downham, Sandi Korreckt, Rob McMinn, and Jen Miller. Extra-special thanks to event chair Michelle Dials!

Thanks again to our participating merchants: Big Brothers Big Sisters, Bodyworks, China Lane, Coffing’s Café, Dessert First Catering & More, Domino’s Pizza,  Fernbaugh’s Diamonds & Fine Jewelry, The Gray Mill & Graybeal’s Carpet Plus, Judy’s GoodLife Emporium, Logansport Boardwalk Café, Logansport Eagles 323, Loretta’s Therapeutic Massage, Mike Anderson Chrysler-Dodge, Minglin Jewelers, The Nest & Tree’s Camera Shop, Pear Tree Gallery, The People’s Winery, Savanah
Vintage, Schwering Realty, Superior Auto and the Village Peddler.

Congratulations once again to all the prize winners: Rogena Carmichael, Peggy Dillon, Jan Fawley, Katie Gillum, Amy Goodrich, Heather Harrison, Tami Hart, Ruth Hipsher, Beth Kinsey, Linda Knapp, Lynne Korniak, Lynne Martin, Donna Mikesell, Jen Mollencup, Katrina Nanado, Karl Richards, Linda Rock, Michelle Roeske, Carla Small, Robin Spencer, Mary Sutton, Jennifer Walker, and Tracy Williamson.  We hope to see everybody at next year’s Downtown Christmas Open House!

During the 12^th annual Downtown Christmas Open House from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m. on Thursday December 1^st, shoppers can support local businesses, help our community’s less fortunate, and enter to win over $2100 of great prizes!

Bring canned food and pet items to the Downtown Christmas Open House Headquarters in the Depot at Fourth & Melbourne, trade your canned goods for tickets, then visit the 21 participating merchants and deposit your tickets for your chance to win great prizes!  Be on the lookout for Santa’s Helpers handing
out more than $300 in Logan’s Landing Bucks to random shoppers during the event, too!  Santa’s Helpers will include volunteers from the LHS Berryettes, Emmaus Mission Center, Salvation Army, and the Cass County Humane Society.

Cass Area Transit will provide continuous shuttle service throughout the event area that evening, so you can park and ride!  There is no charge for shuttle service, but free-will donations will be gratefully accepted.  Look for the drop box on the shuttles for a chance to win bonus prizes, too!

Santa will be at Superior Auto, so be sure to bring your camera!  Mike Anderson Chrysler Dodge will feature a gift-wrapping booth manned by volunteers from the Franklin Elementary School PTF, so you can have your purchases wrapped that evening for a free-will donation.

You can download and print an advance copy of the event flyer and map at www.casscountycalendar.com/downloads/dcoh_map_2011.pdf.  Pet items collected will be given to the Cass County Humane Society, and food items will be split between Emmaus Mission Center and the Salvation Army … so you are helping others while entering to win.

Be sure to check out the great bargains available at the participating merchants, and get your Christmas shopping started right here in downtown Logansport!  For more information, contact Logan’s Landing at lldirector@loganslanding.com or 574-722-9345. Check the Logan’s Landing facebook page for details, too.

Logan’s Landing presents the 12^th annual Downtown Christmas Open House,  Thursday December 1^st from 4:00 to 800 p.m. in downtown Logansport.  Join us for a fun evening of shopping and the chance to win great prizes – all while helping our community’s less fortunate.

Next time you’re at the grocery store, pick up some extra canned food and pet items, then bring them with you to the Downtown Christmas Open House.   Visit the Open House headquarters in the Depot at Fourth & Melbourne, trade your canned goods for tickets, then visit the participating merchants and deposit your tickets for your chance to win hundreds of dollars in prizes!  Be on the lookout for elves handing out Logan’s Landing Bucks during the event, too!

Pet items collected will be given to the Cass County Humane Society, and food items will be split between Emmaus Mission Center and the Salvation Army … so you are helping others while entering to win.

Be sure to check out the great bargains available at the participating merchants, and get your Christmas shopping started right here in downtown Logansport!

For more information, contact Logan’s Landing at lldirector@loganslanding.com
or 574-722-9345.

Logan’s Landing is pleased to announce the winner of the recent Scarecrow Row Competition. Event Chairman Rob McMinn stated, “Our panel of judges had a tough decision to make!  We were impressed by the creativity and imagination shown by all twenty-three competitors, but only one scarecrow could be chosen as the winner.  That winner is ‘The D’Ductible Family,’ created by Consolidated Union.”

For creating the winning scarecrow, Consolidated Union will receive a free advertising package valued at over $600, donated by the Cass County Communication Network, Mid-America Radio, and the Pharos-Tribune.  The scarecrows along Broadway and Market Street were enjoyed by passers-by, as well as hundreds of trick-or-treaters who participated in Downtown Spooktacular and the Elks Halloween parade.  Logan’s Landing Executive Director Becki Harris  stated, “We believe that the scarecrows created a fun atmosphere downtown, and caught the eye of residents and visitors alike.”

ARCADIA, IN-

On October 20th, Indiana Main Street honored the People’s Winery of Logansport with the 2011 Indiana Main Street Best Historic Rehabilitation Award during the statewide Indiana Main Street Conference, held at Alice’s Restaurant in Arcadia, Indiana. The Indiana Main Street Program is managed by the Indiana Office of Community and Rural Affairs (OCRA).

“Congratulations to Brad and Stacie of People’s Winery on this well-deserved award,” said Lt. Governor Skillman, who oversees OCRA.  Their downtown revitalization efforts are helping promote economic activity in their community.”

The People’s Winery, originally the People’s Bank, was constructed in the 1870’s.  After standing vacant since the 1970’s and falling into disrepair, the Cass County Historic Preservation Foundation received a Wabash Heritage Corridor grant with matching funds from Indiana Landmarks.  Years later, Brad and Stacie Angle purchased the building in 2010 and began renovations to transform the building into the People’s Winery.  Now, artwork from various local artists adorns the walls and the building is used for a variety of events, including book signings, press conferences, and private parties.

Indiana Main Street was established to provide economic revitalization and professional assistance to participating communities.  Indiana Main Street encourages the revitalization and restoration of downtown areas in Indiana cities and towns.

For more information about Indiana Main Street, please visit www.ocra.in.gov/mainstreet.

The Indiana Office of Community and Rural Affairs was created by legislation in
2005, making rural Indiana a major focus for the first time. For additional
information on OCRA and its programs visit www.in.gov/ocra.

For updates from the Lt. Governor and the agencies she oversees, please sign up at www.in.gov/lgov.