activities · 17
what they do
direct service · 16
- Administer gift card raffle to support local spending Local Gift Card and Coupon ProgramsRuns a raffle offering a $100 gift card to a Downtown Chandler business as an incentive for purchases made from Third Thursday vendors.
- Host Information Booths at Events Event Information & Wayfinding SupportHosts information booths during major and smaller promotional events in Downtown Chandler to assist visitors.
- Host information booths at promotional events Event Information & Wayfinding SupportProvides informational booths during major and smaller promotional events in Downtown Chandler to support visitor engagement.
- Manage Downtown Chandler Banner Program Public Space Beautification & Signage EnhancementOversees a custom streetlight banner program designed to enhance the visibility, energy, and character of the Downtown Chandler district.
- Manage the Downtown Chandler Banner Program Public Space Beautification & Signage EnhancementManages a program that uses custom streetlight banners to enhance the energy, visibility, and character of the Downtown Chandler district.
- Operate Downtown Chandler Farmers Market Community Farmers Market OperationsRuns a weekly farmers market in Downtown Chandler with seasonal hours, including special editions that invite pets and promote local vendors.
- Operate a Roving Volunteer Program Event Information & Wayfinding SupportOperates a roving volunteer program where volunteers walk Downtown Chandler during special events to provide information to visitors and interact with local merchants.
- Operate the Downtown Chandler Farmers Market Community Farmers Market OperationsOperates a weekly farmers market in Downtown Chandler with seasonal hours, including special editions like a pet-friendly market.
- Organize "Third Thursday" Events Monthly Artisan & Maker Market EventsOrganizes monthly "Third Thursday" events from October to May in Downtown Chandler, featuring local artists, handmade crafts, live music, interactive exhibits, pop-up experiences, and vintage/sustainable themes, including a "Vintage Market" edition.
- Organize Themed Culinary and Entertainment Events Family-Oriented Community Events with Sensory-Inclusive OptionsOrganizes various themed events such as a "Bacon Brunch Crawl," holiday bar crawls, cocktail pop-up events, and vinyl swaps.
- Organize Third Thursday events series Recurring Community Art WalksHosts monthly "Third Thursday" events from October to May featuring art walks, vintage and sustainable markets, live music, interactive exhibits, pop-up experiences, vinyl swaps, and family-friendly activities like paint-your-own tote bag stations.
- Organize themed food and beverage events Family-Oriented Community Events with Sensory-Inclusive OptionsPlans and hosts specialty events including the Bacon Brunch Crawl and holiday bar crawls with cocktail pop-ups to promote downtown businesses and visitor engagement.
- Promote Local Businesses through Raffles Local Gift Card and Coupon ProgramsOffers raffles for gift cards to Downtown Chandler businesses to encourage purchases from vendors at events.
- Provide Interactive Event ActivitiesProvides interactive activities at events, such as a "Paint Your Own Tote Bag Station" where materials are supplied for customization.
- Provide short-term rental housing during shortages Permanent and Transitional Housing SupportOperated two homes on its property as rental housing for Air Force personnel during periods of housing shortage.
- Run roving volunteer program for visitor engagement Event Information & Wayfinding SupportDeploys volunteers to walk Downtown Chandler during special events to provide information to visitors and engage with local merchants.
capacity building · 1
- Construct and maintain buildings through in-house capacityBuilt three structures on-site by hand, including creating custom bricks formed with oil cans to create hollow centers, demonstrating self-built infrastructure capacity.
strategies · 10
how they think
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- Event-based community engagement and vibrancy community_event_modelUses community events—including farmers markets, cultural experiences, and special activations—as a core strategy to increase access to fresh produce, support local vendors and small businesses, and enhance the overall vibrancy and experience of Downtown Chandler.
- Event-based economic and cultural vitality community_event_modelDrives access to fresh produce, supports local vendors and small businesses, and fosters regional cultural engagement by organizing and promoting community events such as farmers markets and unique cultural experiences in partnership with event producers.
- Experienced-driven event management experienced_event_managementLeverages 23 years of national downtown development expertise to plan and execute high-quality events that contribute to downtown vibrancy and community engagement.
- Leveraging professional event management expertise experienced_event_managementApplies 23 years of national downtown development and event management experience to ensure high-quality, well-executed events that contribute to downtown vitality.
- Placemaking through design and activation placemakingStrengthens community connection to Downtown Chandler by shaping pedestrian-scaled urban experiences through intentional design and programming, with the goal of improving well-being, sense of place, and quality of life.
- Placemaking through design and activation placemakingStrengthens community connection to Downtown Chandler by shaping pedestrian-scaled urban experiences through intentional design, beautification, and public activations that enhance well-being, sense of place, and quality of life.
- Resourceful, incremental construction resourceful_constructionBuilds infrastructure and structures in a cost-effective, sustainable manner by using available materials and hands-on methods, allowing for adaptive development over time.
- Small business support through downtown programming small_business_supportSupports the sustainability and visibility of small businesses in Downtown Chandler via marketing, PR, safety initiatives, beautification, and promotion of sustainable shopping practices.
- Volunteer-powered visitor engagement visitor_engagement_through_volunteersEnhances the downtown experience for visitors by deploying trained volunteers as frontline ambassadors who provide navigation support and information about attractions.
- Volunteer-powered visitor engagement visitor_engagement_through_volunteersDeploys trained volunteers as frontline ambassadors to improve visitor experience by providing wayfinding, information, and personal connection to Downtown Chandler’s attractions.
named programs · 5
what they call their work
Downtown Chandler Banner Program
An initiative managed in partnership with the City of Chandler to bring energy, visibility, and character to the district through custom streetlight banners, often promoting special events.
Downtown Chandler Farmers Market
A weekly market offering fresh produce, local vendors, and community activities.
Downtown Chandler Third Thursdays
A monthly celebration of creativity, culture, and community featuring local artists, handmade crafts, live music, interactive exhibits, and pop-up experiences.
Event Partnership Opportunities
Collaboration with event producers to develop regional events that provide unique cultural experiences in Downtown Chandler, offering expert advice, fee waivers, and marketing support.
Volunteer Program
Engages volunteers to serve as a primary point of contact for visitors during special events, providing information and assisting local merchants.
relationships · 7
who they work with
- Balloons by Denitsa Partner — Provides photo backdrops for events
- City of Chandler Government — Can offer fee waivers, fee reductions, and other benefits exclusive to the organization via the City of Chandler.
- City of Chandler Partner — Partners with the City of Chandler to manage the Downtown Chandler Banner Program.
- City of Chandler Partner — Represented on the board of directors of Downtown Chandler Community Partnership
- Julian French Partner — Vinyl DJ for events
- Sabrina Forbes Partner — Lollipop Aerial Artist for events
- Williams Air Force Base Government — Provided personnel who rented housing on the property during periods of housing shortage.