NBA Meeting June 13 2023
 
The NBA meeting began and Eric Bergeson thanked Osmosis Art and Architecture for hosting the gallery showing at Niwot Feed Gallery and for hosting the NBA on this beautiful Tuesday night. Eric also thanked Mary Horrocks, the Executive Director of Open Studios, for sharing the works of Open Studios with the NBA at this gallery showing. 
Allison Steele spoke and asked for volunteers for the 7-9pm shift for Rock & Rails. Please reach out! 
Dave Elchoness of the Peter Fund spoke.  Dave and his wife Eve have set up this fund and the Kindness Counts awards for Niwot seniors this year, in honor of their eldest son Peter who passed away suddenly in November. There is a July event will be a celebration of the Niwot students who won the Kindness Counts awards and will be a general invitation to the community to join together, with some local music and food etc.https://www.thepeterfund.org/post/kindness-counts-award-winner-henry-stauch 
Guests were invited to speak. Steve Hardmore (apologies for misspellings!)  has a small business to help with small engines and he introduced himself. 
Mary Horrocks of Open Studio thanked the NBA and Anne Postle and Osmosis for inviting Open Studios to have a gallery show here at Niwot Feed Gallery.  Mary noted that Niwot is a wonderful art filled place, and she is happy to host. Learn  more about Open Studios here https://www.openstudios.org/
Michael Oberfield spoke. He is a Niwot native, and he is happy to be here. He has started Niwot Roofing, and he introduced himself. Niwot-roofing.com is his website. He invited NBA members to reach out and his hallmark for his roofing  business is transparency and honest advice and quotes.
Dudley Irwin of Independent Wealth Services spoke about Niwot Rotary. Niwot Rotary is a 34 member group and meets weekly for breakfast on Thursdays at 7:15am at Niwot Grange. He invited NBA members to come to breakfast, learn more about Niwot Rotary,  join, and to partner with Niwot Rotary. Niwot Rotary has distributed funding to  many non profit groups that reflect the community. Currently, there is a toy duck race that will be bringing in thousands of dollars to local groups. https://www.niwotrotary.org/
Tim Wise, Jeff and Dawn Server and Beck and Chris Crandall and Mr. Van Kamp helped clean up the Niwot sign. Praise was also given to  Josh Morin of We Love Trees for helping. There is extra mulch. Reach out if you need this. Tim and Carrie Wise were acknowledged for planting the BEAUTIFUL flowers in Niwot pots.
Eric Bergeson introduced Angela Hudgins as the NBA Administrator. Her job description is to fill in a lot of the gaps to make Niwot run better, including helping with bookkeeping, meeting with Niwot and Boulder County groups to help prioritize tasks and help workflow and to create better accessibility for Niwot Businesses to resources from the NBA.
Dawn Server and Pat Murphy and Eve Lempriere of the Niwot Community Connection spoke. Pat spoke about community, and how it has broadened and changed over time. The mission statement for the NCC is to promote opportunities for connection and learning in older adults (people over age 49). Eve noted that people have joined from not just Niwot, and they have over 400 people in the group. They would like to help with events in Niwot and they are a platform for building ideas and creating friendships and supporting the community of Niwot. Dawn Server said that Niwot doesn’t have a Senior Center, and this links people together. They meet monthly at the Grange with multiple member driven sub groups, such as birding, brew hopping, cooking, hiking, tree committee, mahjong, and so much more! https://www.facebook.com/groups/1078638282939893/
 
Kathy  Koehler  of the Niwot Historical Society spoke. She described that the NHS is now giving their 13^th year of lectures about Niwot and the surrounding history. She noted that the NHS engages children and families in the history of Niwot with coloring pages and self directed walking tours. A few days each year (including July 4^th!) the NHS opens the Niwot Historical Fire House. Eric noted that the NHS is a caretaker of Niwot history. https://niwothistoricalsociety.org/
Dave Limbach spoke about the NCA  as a group that promotes the needs of the Niwot  community. He spoke about the annual and special projects that the NCA does to keep Niwot beautiful and connected as a community. He appreciated the opportunity to talk about niwot.org vs niwot.com (this is the NBA website). He says the NCA is responsible for cultural and community  and infrastructure options  Eric Bergeson encouraged everyone to be a member of the NCA. http://niwot.org/
Biff Warren spoke of the  Niwot Cultural Arts Association. This group began in 2009. NCAA headed fundraising to create Children’s Park and  Whistlestop Park He noted that this is a working board, and has 8 members. Each of those members brings a special talent and viewpoint to the NCAA. NCAA fronts a Niwot tradition of the Rock & Rails with the NBA. NCAA hosts First Friday Art Walks and the Why Not Niwot? Art Show.   Learn more at https://niwotarts.org/  The NCAA also co-sponsors the Niwot Semi Marching Band and plays about 14 events each year and they are playing the National Anthem at a Rockies Game again this year
 
Eric thanked everyone for their energy and for all that they do to encourage good things in Niwot. Eric thanked everyone for working well together.
Catherine McHale noted that Dancing Under the Stars will begin with swing this Friday. Events will be each Friday til Sept 22^nd. There is a free dance class to begin, and then a DJ has dance options for the evening. PUT IN LINK.
Pat Murphy spoke about Colterra and the challenges it has to become a landmark in Niwot again. There are improvements to the yard to make it more presentable. Discussion ensued among the NBA members.
Biff Warren asked again to have volunteers for Rock & Rails. Biff noted that the NBA gets  money each year from this event, and Rock & Rails needs YOU to volunteer! Biff noted it Is fun, and it can help your business to get more and new clients.
Meeting adjourned 7:04p.
 

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There is a special exhibit at Niwot Feed Gallery on Tuesday June 13 at 5:30pm and you are INVITED!!!

Please come tour Niwot Feed Gallery just ahead of the June NBA meeting.  Open Studios and Osmosis Art and Architecture have paired to open the Niwot Feed Gallery for NBA Members at 5:30p on Tuesday June 13 at 5:30p. Please come, have a snack and beverage, and tour the Gallery before the NBA Meeting.


After, the NBA Meeting will be on Tuesday June 13, 2023 at 6pm-7p hosted by  Osmosis Art and Architecture and at Niwot Feed at 291 Second Ave. PLEASE COME EARLY TO SEE THE GALLERY AT NIWOT FEED at 5:30p! Thank you to Osmosis Art and Architecture  for hosting! See   https://www.osmosisartgallery.com/aboutus 

to learn more about this business.  PLEASE COME EARLY at 5:30p! There is an Open Studios display at Niwot Feed Gallery, and you have been invited! We will network first, and the NCA/NCAA/NHS/NCC each will be speaking at this meeting at 6:30p about how each group help Niwot be the wonderful place it is. 

THIS MEETING WILL BE INDOORS!

Niwot Business Association

Monthly Report 06/13/2023

13 June 2023 / 6:00 PM  Hosted by Osmosis Art and Architecture and at Niwot Feed Gallery

ATTENDEES

See list

NOTES FROM THE PRESIDENT

The weather is getting warmer (and rainier!) There are many many events coming up to bring visitors and families to Niwot. Please volunteer for these events!  Niwot is run by volunteers, and you can help! If you do have an event that you wish NBA sponsorship for your upcoming event, please remember that your event needs to go through the NBA Exec Committee. Reach out to an NBA Exec Board Member, and we will help! Getting NBA support can help to procure funding, get volunteers, and can’t be done retroactively. 

The Niwot Future League is continuing to talk about the connectivity of Cottonwood Square and 2nd Ave. 

The NBA is continuing discussion with Boulder County about a bikeway/pedestrian walk from 119 to Niwot. It may be that the NBA is asked to help financially with this project. 

The NBA Exec will submit a letter to Boulder County regarding the increase in property tax, saying that this is a huge and difficult increase for small businesses in Niwot. If you have received your property tax assessment, know that you can protest it. If you need help with this, reach out to any of the NBA Exec Board. 

NOTES FROM THE VICE PRESIDENT

The retail wall map ( that will be in the Emporium and Niwot market) has been updated to include dining so a final proof is in the works.

Round the world was an overall successful day with more entertainment around town – all the restaurants were busy but the retail was quieter. Some factors affecting retail are increased consumer costs eg property tax, insurance, inflation and interest have all increased at the same time and people are spending less in general. The other factor was the date of the event coincided with end of school and graduations, with that in mind, the events committee have decided to do the event at the end of April Next Year.

We are on track for another successful Lobsterfest – thank you to all who have contributed tp the silent auction. The proceeds from the silent auction will go to Niwot Sculpture park.

We will be submitting a a LID request for funds for the Welcome MS BIke race  with Niwot as one of the Welcome spots for the race 1500 riders who will come through Niwot 7.30-10am on June 24th.- Maps, Events schedule and $5 tokens for 1500 rider’s families will be given out -pLus 200 flags for spectators. Strongly encouraging businesses to open early that day and be part of the fun.

 The Honey bee festival will be on the 16th September the committee would like to know how to participate so we can have a timetable printed well in advance.Please email Deb Fowler at [email protected] to let them know how you want to participate.

We are also working on a wooden Niwot Nickel program that will be worth $5  and double $10 in January to encourage more retail traffic – this is the brainstorm stage and all feedback welcome.

As the NBA are part of the Longmont Chamber – we are considering having an NBA tent at the annual Unity in the Community event in Longmont on August 25th 4 – 9pm, this would be an opportunity for businesses to give out promotional swag for their business and man the tent.

More Exciting news!  Oliver Fowler will be completing his Eagle Scout project, which will be building a large, robust cart to carry the dance floor  for dancing under the stars – just in time for the new season. 

 NOTES FROM THE SECRETARY

ACCESS TO MONTHLY MEETING NOTES

If you wish previous reports,  NBA bylaws, or meeting notes, please send your request to [email protected]

There is a special exhibit at Niwot Feed Gallery on Tuesday June 13 at 5:30pm and you are INVITED!!!

Please come tour Niwot Feed Gallery just ahead of the June NBA meeting.  Open Studios and Osmosis Art and Architecture have paired to open the Niwot Feed Gallery for NBA Members at 5:30p on Tuesday June 13 at 5:30p. Please come, have a snack and beverage, and tour the Gallery before the NBA Meeting.


After, the NBA Meeting will be on Tuesday June 13, 2023 at 6pm-7p hosted by  Osmosis Art and Architecture and at Niwot Feed at 291 Second Ave. PLEASE COME EARLY TO SEE THE GALLERY AT NIWOT FEED at 5:30p! Thank you to Osmosis Art and Architecture  for hosting! See   https://www.osmosisartgallery.com/aboutus 

to learn more about this business.  PLEASE COME EARLY at 5:30p! There is an Open Studios display at Niwot Feed Gallery, and you have been invited! We will network first, and the NCA/NCAA/NHS/NCC each will be speaking at this meeting at 6:30p about how each group help Niwot be the wonderful place it is. 

THIS MEETING WILL BE INDOORS!

The  NBA Executive Board has  volunteer positions to be filled and, if you are interested in these positions,, or to learn more, please email [email protected]. 

 Please read about the NBA Exec Board positions here Succession Planning/Primer for NBA Executive Board Final Version 

Stacy Roybal has kindly agreed to return  as the NBA Liaison to the NCA. Thank you, Stacy! 

The meeting schedule has been emailed to you each, and please reach out to [email protected]  if you wish a paper copy.  It is also listed below. I have attempted to have some new and some favorite hosts with beautiful venues for each month in 2023. Thank you to everyone who has agreed to host the NBA this year!

At each meeting of the NBA for 2023, there will be a meeting topic and a speaker to talk for 10-20 minutes. If you have a topic that you would like discussed, or if you would like to be a speaker, please reach out to [email protected].  Future topics include having the NCA/NCAA/NHS speak about how they work with the NBA to make Niwot the wonderful town it is, and to have Boulder Sheriff come to talk about safety. 

Ribbon cuttings are back! If you wish to do a ribbon cutting for your NEW Niwot business, or if your business has a 1st, 5th, 10th, or other anniversary, please reach out to [email protected] for insights, support, and the world’s biggest pair of fake scissors. There is a  streamlined process for Ribbon Cuttings, so even if your business is not new-ish to Niwot and the NBA, you may wish to create a buzz by hosting a Ribbon Cutting.

NOTES FROM MEMBERSHIP

• Membership Numbers

• Julie Stenz is the NBA Membership Chair.   If you know of a new business in Niwot, please invite them to reach out to Julie Stenz, the NBA Membership Chair at [email protected]
• In 2022, 15 new members joined the NBA. WELCOME!In 2023, new members are welcome!
• Watch your email (and spam folders) for membership dues. Membership dues are due by the end of March 2023 if your business wishes to be included in the NBA Directory. Contact [email protected] if you do not receive an invoice or if it is incorrect. If you would like to pay dues for 2023, pay online or mail a check to P.O.Box 92, Niwot, CO 80544
• To be included in the 2023 Directory, reach out to Julie Stenz soon! The directory will be published in May 2023
• Julie will be reaching out to many individual businesses to ask if they want one-on-one help with the updated website. 
• Information about membership can be found in a document sent to each of you. Please reach out if you wish for more information! 

NOTES FROM  NIWOT MARKETING

The marketing committee has formed with representation from both retail and dining, Cottonwood Square and 2nd Avenue.

We have Lisa Balcom ( Farow, Cottonwood Square), Angela Milterson (Few of a Kind Vintage), Deb Fowler ( VP NBA), Alicia Zamora ( Alicia Marie Creative -Graphic Design), Kristina Burgoon ( Studio Kyanite – Social media) and Angela Hudgins ( Town Adminstrator).

The deliverables for the rest of the year are the following:

1. Revamp of the website – a test group of 12 business owners was sent a test link on May 24th  and feedback is needed by May 31st. All feedback and requests will be reviewed and considered – and accommodated if possible. This will be a success and we want as many stakeholders to be part of the solution.
2. Print of the Retail and Dining wall map for the Emporium and Niwot Market
3. Updated paper Map and regular distribution
4. Updated Events schedule card and regular distribution ( 800 have been given already out in the month of May 2023)
5. Printed ads in Courier, Longmont Magazine and Scout Guide
6. Increase the number of Niwot Newsletter readers
7. Agree a set of monthly stats to report each month

There was a  full page ad featuring all the Niwot Summer events in the May edition of the Longmont magazine distributed to 25,500 homes in addition to a 4 page article on all the Summer events – although there were a couple of mis quotes, the important thing is that Niwot was heavily  highlighted as the place to be this Summer – great for the town.

Although the official scout guide isn’t launched until November 25th,  businesses are already being featured on their social media.

We are delighted to report the first month of stats – May 2023 – we will add metrics on Scoutguide after the official launch in November 2023.

NOTES FROM RETAIL COMMITTEE

We had a great turnout for the March and April retail committee meeting. Thanks everyone.

Retailers all agreed that Lucky Niwot Day was a success. Thankful for Deb Fowler and her team for all their hard work in making the event fun while driving customers and sales to our shops.

On another note, there seems to be an uptick in shops reporting theft crimes and there may be a trend with this happening during these special events. One retailer suggested that we hire a security guard to stroll through the town during events, simply to make their presence known. Sarah is going to call the Boulder county sheriff’s office to see if they have any suggestions. 

Kathy Trauner talked about championing an October Fest with Gene on Sept. 30th. Everyone was excited about seeing this event back on the calendar. Their plan is to have live bands, food trucks, a bier garden and pop up vendors.

Next meeting is Thursday, April 20th 9am Winot Coffee. See you there. 

NOTES FROM STREETSCAPES

Eddie Running Wolf’s Tree Carving:  

The Spear Lodge Man tree sculpture was cut down on Saturday, Oct 3, 2021 and was moved to Jeff Wolcott’s bay late Fall on Niwot Road.Repairs have begun, and this will be a labor of love and time. We expect to have the repairs done by late summer or early fall, 2022. Maquettes that are 18-24 inches tall are being designed to be sold to help fund this project. Ongoing work 

Maquettes

The project to have maquettes of Eddie Running Wolf’s Tree Carving is coming into being. Dave Lee and the class at CU have made 3D print images of this sculpture. Thank you to Dave Lee! Image below:

Here, also, is a link with a video about restoration. https://niwotsculptures.weebly.com/

Requests for Streetscapes will be made to the L.I.D. by Eric Bergeson for now. 

Anyone interested in helping Niwot Streetscapes, please reach out to any NBA Member and to Eric. 

              NOTES FROM VOLUNTEER COORDINATOR

• Alison Steele of Niwot Market has agreed to become the NBA Volunteer Coordinator. THANK YOU, Alison!  As she takes on this role, she may reach out to NBA members who have volunteered before for advice and to volunteer again, and she is likely to reach out to NBA members who could join as volunteers. Volunteers are what makes Niwot hum with zest and activities all year long!
• Upcoming needs: See Keep Niwot Strong and please volunteer for 1-2 events!
• Interested in serving the community with us?                         Have a youth group or student in mind to volunteer?                                                                                                Contact Alison Steele at [email protected]
• Other ideas for events? Reach out to any of the NBA Board members by clicking on any of the email addresses in this report, or by contacting [email protected]

NOTES FROM ROCK & RAILS

• Rock & Rails’ 2023 season opens June 1st and runs through August 31st, for a total of 14 concerts this year! The ever-popular summer concert series is currently seeking sponsors, and there are a range of packages to choose from. For sponsorship information, contact Kathy Trauner at [email protected]. 

• Check out the lineup at https://niwot.com/rock-rails/
• If you would like to volunteer at a concert as a greeter, contact Alison Steele at [email protected]. 

NOTES FROM KEEP NIWOT STRONG

EVENTS

See https://niwot.com/upcoming-events/

Save the dates with all the following fun :

June 2023

• June 2 First Friday Art Walk
• June 3rd Lobsterfest
• June 10 2nd Annual Slepicka Tractor Show
• June 10th House Blend Band(2nd Ave Summer Concert Series) 6-9pm
• Rock & Rails begins!
• Dancing Under the Stars begins!
• 24th June – MS Bike Ride – Niwot welcomes

July 2023

• July1-Aug 31  Why Not Niwot Art Show People’s Choice Voting
• July 4 Fourth of July in Niwot!
• July 7 First Friday Art Walk
• July 15 House Blend Band(2nd Ave Summer Concert Series) 6-9pm

August 2023

• August 4 First Friday Art Walk
• August 5 Flower Fest
• August 19 House Blend Band(2nd Ave Summer Concert Series) 6-9pm
• August 31st Rock and Rails last night of 2023

September 2023

• Sept 1 First Friday Art Walk
• Sept 7 Jared Foundation Concert
• Sept 9 House Blend Band(2nd Ave Summer Concert Series) 6-9pm
• Sept 16th Honeybee Festival 
• Sept 23rd Niwot Out and About
• Sept 30th Oktoberfest

NOTES FROM EDUCATION OUTREACH

This position is open for applicants. 

To reach out for linking your business with Niwot High for mentorship or jobs, reach out to Adam Lotito [email protected]

NOTES FROM TREASURER

Specific questions about the NBA budget can be directed to [email protected].

Please see below the financials for the approved LID requests to date.   So many great events are planned this year.  If you want to get involved with any of these, contact Deb Fowler or me and we will refer you to the specific Champion.

   We have received about 60% of the membership dues.   If you have not yet paid, or need an invoice, please contact me at the email listed above.

HERE IS THE LINK TO THE L.I.D. Strategic Plan: https://docs.google.com/document/d/12oX9sdAy42K8lxpaMNmcUtFz3R44wn2Y5RKOf7tQIUM/edit