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Downtown Safford

Main Street And 8 th Avenue 2005/2006 Public Improvements

Façade Grant

Public Infrastructure

THE PURPOSE OF THE FACADE GRANT PROGRAM IS TO WORK IN PARTNERSHIP WITH PRIVATE PROPERTY AND BUSINESS OWNERS TO: Ø REVITALIZE AND BEAUTIFY DOWNTOWN SAFFORD Ø INCREASE FOOT TRAFFIC AND SHOPPING DOWNTOWN Ø INCREASE PROPERTY VALUES AND SALES TAX REVENUE.

Eligible Projects — Full facade renovations — Sidewalk cafes and shade — Structures — Awnings — Signs

How It Works — 50% or more of the cost of the entire project must be contributed by the mer- chant or property owner. — Applicant applies to Safford Downtown Association. — Construction is begun and completed. — Project is inspected and paid invoices are submitted for grant reimbursement.

Façade Grant - Before

Façade Grant - After

Façade Grant - Before

Façade Grant - After

Façade Grant - Before

Façade Grant - After

Façade Grant - Before

Façade Grant - After

Facade Grant - Before

Façade Grant - After

The Wear - Before

The Wear - After

No Success Downtown Is Too Small.

LOCATION: Eastern Arizona College, AP Building, Room #121 DATES: Wednesday, August 11 th , 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. or Thursday, August 12 th , 8:00 – 10:00 a.m. COST: Free! RSVP: Dustin Welker dwelker@ci.safford.az.us 928-432-4299 As a small business in Safford, you are invited to attend this exciting workshop offered at no cost. Find out why so many businesses are using these free marketing tools called “social media”! We will have social media experts on hand to show you how easy it is to connect with your own customers as well as find new ones. You will learn which type of social media is best for your specific business and how to get the most out of it. The same workshop is being offered twice. Space is limited to 30 attendees. Please bring your laptop if you have one available to you.

Small Business Training – Local First Arizona

2016 Events National Day of Prayer – May 5 th — Cinco de Mayo—May 7 th — Lemons and Lemonade July 15 th – 16 th — 4th of July Parade—July 4 th — Salsa Festival—Sept 23 rd — 24 th — Homecoming Parade—Sept. 23 rd — County Fair Parade—Oct. 7 th — Harvest Festival—Oct. 22 nd — Fall Festival – Oct. 31 st — Merry Main Street—Nov 25 th — Light Parade—December 3 rd —

Salsa Festival

Harvest Festival

Harvest Festival

Harvest Festival

Harvest Festival

Merry Main Street

Merry Main Street

Merry Main Street

Merry Main Street

Merry Main Street

Merry Main Street

Merry Main Street

Merry Main Street

Holiday Light Parade

Holiday Light Parade

Holiday Light Parade

Holiday Light Parade

Holiday Light Parade

Holiday Light Parade

Light Parade

Best of Safford Awards — Friendliest Service Organization — Best Business Newcomer — Best Remodel — Best Dish — Best Dessert — Best Dining Experience — Best Customer Service — Best Business Excellence Award

Partnerships • Chamber of Commerce • City of Safford • The Artist formerly known as the Department of Commerce Main Street Program+ • State • Safford Lion’s Club • Freeport McMoRan • ADOT • UofA • USDA • Local First Arizona • Eastern Arizona College SBDC

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