Chair/Director Statement
Message from the Director:

Another successful year has passed. Each year we get closer and closer to making the community vision for downtown Battle Creek a reality.
We continue to accomplish the objectives set forth in the Downtown Blueprint.
Through the combined efforts of the
Downtown Partnership and its many partners we are accomplishing so much, which in turn is attracting people downtown.
That’s our mission…that’s your vision…to establish downtown as a vibrant, livable urban center. Come downtown and see the vision unfold.

Kathleen Eriksen, Downtown Development Director
Battle Creek Downtown Partnership:

Organization Description
If you’re new to downtown, you may fi nd
yourself asking, “What exactly does the
Downtown Partnership do?” Here’s the skinny,
straight from our workplan.

Marketing/Promotions
Market existing businesses, events,
available space and business opportunities,
and to promote an enhanced vibrant image
of downtown.

Private & Public Improvement Actions
Enhance downtown’s overall physical
appearance through its buildings, streetscape,
level of cleanliness, sidewalks, landscaping,
parking lots, alleys and roadways, resulting in
perceptions of safety and accessibility.

Residential Development
Implement an aggressive housing development
effort in our Downtown Blueprint Area.

Resource Development/Financing
Strengthen our organization’s fi nancing, staff
structure and development.

Retail Retention/Recruitment
Help existing businesses remain competitive.
Recruit key businesses and venues that
respond to downtown market needs including
those of residents, employees, businesses
and tourists as identifi ed in the market
analysis of the Downtown Blueprint.

For more information on the Downtown Partnership’s 2008-2009 workplan, download our annual report at downtownbattlecreek.com.