NBA January 2023 Meeting Report And Meeting Notes With Info On 2023 Membership Dues
Welcome to 2023!
The NBA has exciting updates, additions, and events for 2023. Please come to the NBA January Meeting to give your insights on the 2023 Budget, and to learn more about updated NBA Benefits!
The January meeting will be on Tuesday January 10th, 2023 at 6pm-7p at Rocky Mountain Christian Church at 9447 Niwot Rd in the West conference room. Please enter the building on the west side for easy access. Thank you to Rocky Mountain Christian Church for hosting! See https://rocky.church/
to learn more about this church and its mission and events. The topic will be NBA Membership Updates and How to Best Serve YOU, the NBA Member and Julie Stenz, the NBA Membership Coordinator will be speaking. We will also be talking about the 2023 NBA Budget. Please come to learn more about the Updated NBA Membership package!
See you soon!
Nancy
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Niwot Business Association
Monthly Report 01/10/2023
10 Jan 2023 / 6:00 PM Rocky Mountain Christian Church
ATTENDEES
See list
NOTES FROM THE PRESIDENT
Welcome to the New Year! The NBA Executive Board has been working hard to present new and innovative ideas to all NBA Members, as well as to preserve and fortify events and ideas that make Niwot a Small Town, Big Heart place to be. The upcoming year will have some favorite events from years past, and some new ones. This year, we are looking to support NBA Members even more. At the January NBA meeting, the 2023 Budget will be discussed, and the NBA Executive Board is looking for ideas from each NBA Member. Also, Membership Benefits have been enhanced and updated to fit the needs of the NBA Membership better, and Julie Stenz will discuss this.
We look forward to seeing you in January, and all through 2023!
NOTES FROM THE VICE PRESIDENT
Happy New Year to you all.
The Holiday Magic 4- date events went extremely well – we gave out 500 candy canes, the Enchanted evening and Holiday parade were well attended and having beautiful weather helped. We had record attendees at the two day Holiday fayre : 12/3 749 people this year in 2022 versus 604 on the first Saturday in 2021. Then on the second Saturday in 2022 we had 626 this year versus 524 last year. A few additions this year were live music in the afternoon of the fayre and we had a xmas tree charity drive in Niwot market which raised almost $2,000 for various local charities – if we decide to do this in 2023, we need to finetune the logistics.
The new Santa and Mrs Clause was a hit with overall positive feedback received.
We are finalising the NBA event schedule for 2023 and look forward to a great year.
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]
The January meeting will be on Tuesday January 10th, 2023 at 6pm-7p at Rocky Mountain Christian Church at 9447 Niwot Rd in the West conference room. Please enter the building on the west side for easy access. Thank you to Rocky Mountain Christian Church for hosting! See https://rocky.church/
to learn more about this church and its mission and events. The topic will be NBA Membership Updates and How to Best Serve YOU, the NBA Member and Julie Stenz, the NBA Membership Coordinator will be speaking. We will also be talking about the 2023 NBA Budget. Please come to learn more about the Updated NBA Membership package!
THIS MEETING WILL BE INDOORS.
NBA Elections are around the corner! NBA Exec Board Elections are open and please consider becoming a candidate! Elections are held in February. If you are interested in becoming a candidate, 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
Please note that the February NBA Meeting this year will be the THIRD Tuesday of the month on Feb 21st and the Meeting will be at Porchfront Homes. Usually meetings are on the second Tuesday, and since that will be February 14th, the meeting will be the following Tuesday so that NBA Businesses can participate and celebrate Valentine’s Day.
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 that allow social distancing for each month in 2022. Thank you to everyone who has agreed to host the NBA this year!
| 2023 | EXEC. BOARD | NBA MEETINGS | LOCATION |
| 1ST TUESDAY | 2ND TUESDAY | ||
| 4:45pm | 6:00pm | ||
| JANUARY | 03-Jan-23 | 10-Jan-23 | .Rocky Mountain Christian Church |
| FEBRUARY | 07-Feb-23 | 21 -Feb2023 | Porchfront Homes |
| MARCH | 07-Mar-23 | 14-Mar-23 | Cimmini’s |
| APRIL | 04-Apr-23 | 11-Apr-23 | Una Vida |
| MAY | 02-May-23 | 09-May-23 | Niwot Realty |
| JUNE | 06-Jun-23 | 13-Jun-23 | Osmosis |
| JULY | Wed 05Jul-23 | 11-Jul-23 | Meadow Lake Honey 7922 Meadow Lake |
| AUGUST | 01-Aug-23 | 08-Aug-23 | Niwot Market outside |
| SEPTEMBER | 05-Sept-23 | 12-Sept-23 | Blessings Day Spa |
| OCTOBER | 03-Oct-23 | 10-Oct-23 | TBD |
| NOVEMBER | 7-Nov-23 | 14-Nov-23 | DRF SL |
| DECEMBER | 05-Dec-23 | MON11-Dec-23 5-8p? | MONDAY Holiday Party at Niwot Wheelworks |
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 a mixer for NBA businesses and NBA Elections
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. Catherine McHale has created 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
| # of members | New since last month | % current on dues | % Gold | Dues Revenue YTD |
| 134 | 1 | 98 | 50 | $27700 |
- 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!
- Watch your email (and spam folders) for membership dues. Membership dues are due by the end of March 2022 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 2022, 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 NBA Executive Board is continuing to work to enhance the benefits of Gold Membership while ensuring excellence to all NBA members. If you have ideas, please reach out to any NBA Executive Board member. Julie Stenz has been collecting data and ideas to share about how to make your NBA Membership more valuable and valued to you!
NOTES FROM ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT & NIWOT MARKETING
Catherine McHale is available to help NBA businesses at [email protected]
| Economic Development | |
| Vacancies | 210 Franklin – now in phases, not all at once. Medical office space and office space in 7980 79th St buildingFormer Niwot Feed Store.Former Street Business School – Cotton |
| Business Support | |
| Ribbon Cuttings | Blue Sky Crafts, date to be determined |
| Member Meetings | If anyone wants to meet please email or schedule directly here |
| Marketing | |
| New Niwot website | Rolling out in January – separate emails and briefings will be held |
| New photos | New photos taken of downtown for use online and in communications |
| Holiday Shopping Mailer and digital advertising | Took place in November and December |
| Niwot Map reprint | Q1 reprint will take place Jan. |
| New videos | After website launch |
| Murals launch event | Q1 |
| 2023 Marketing Plan | Created and will brief members separately. Going to LID for funding approval February. |
NOTES FROM RETAIL COMMITTEE
So excited to announce that the Shop Niwot instagram/facebook page is live and flourishing. In just under 3 weeks, followers have grown to over 400 potential shoppers. Kristina Burgoon’s (administrator) goal is to obtain 1,000 followers by 2023. Incredible! The NBA has approved funds (nov + dec) for instagram ads as well. I’ve seen my beautifully designed ad run on my personal facebook page and I love it. Please follow us on instagram and facebook @shopniwot
The retail shopping guide has been printed and distributed in the November issue of the LHVC. We are all thankful for this push in advertising.
In our Nov meeting, the retailers talked about their experiences with the October pumpkin walk. Everyone said they benefited from this event and retail sales were made. YAY!
We also talked about the Trick or Treating event on Saturday, Oct 29th. It seems as though Old Town flourished more than Cottonwood Square. Approximately 1,000 kids were seen in Old Town vs. 250 – 300 kids in Cottonwood Square. The Cottonwood retailers would love to see more activity in their part of town next year and are open to ideas on how to accomplish this.
Niwot Retail Committee meets the third Thursday of the month at 9 am, Winot Coffee. Feel free to join this lively group.
If you would like to reach out, please email Sarah Cioni at [email protected]
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.
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/
Parking Lot
The parking lot is open and ready for use! A ribbon cutting was held in early January 2023.
HUGE THANKS to Chuck Kleuber and Biff Warren for all of their hard work in acquiring this land, working with Boulder County, and getting contractors to complete this project.
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 summer concert season is done for 2022 and is getting ready for 2023!
NOTES FROM KEEP NIWOT STRONG
EVENTS
See https://niwot.com/events for upcoming events!
Save the dates with all the following fun :
January 2023
February 2023
11- Wine About Winter
21 NBA Elections at Porchfront Homes
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].
Our cash position is still strong despite our revenue this year was not as high as expected. Membership was down slightly and Rock and Rails income was $15,000 compared to budgeted amount $25,000. R&R revenue was down due to necessary repairs to the park. NBA Operating expense was under budget, however, due to increase in demand, Event spending and Social Media was increased. Event and Social media spending was a good investment as sales tax revenue from LID is up! Net rollover to next year is $20,052.
| LID REQUESTS TO 12/06/22 | ||||
| FUNDING CATEGORIES | Project | Submitting Organization | Amount Requested | Amount Approved |
| MAINTENANCE: | ||||
| 1/5/2022 | 2022 General Maintenance | NBA | $ 16,000.000 | $ 16,000.00 |
| 07/05/22 | Spear Man Sculpture Repairs | NBA/NCAA | 4000.00 | 4,000.00 |
| 08/05/22 | Event Equipment-Lobsterfest | NBA | 2000.00 | 2,000.00 |
| Submitted by E. Bergeson | TOTAL | $ 22,000.00 | ||
| EVENTS: | ||||
| 01/05/22 | 2022 Apres Ski- D. Fowler | NBA | $2,706.25 | $2,706.25 |
| 01/01/22 | 2022 Wine About Winter | NCAA | 2,453.61 | 2,453.61 |
| 02/03/22 | 2022 Jazz Festival | NCAA | $10,000.00 | $10,000.00 |
| 03/01/22 | 2022 Lucky Niwot Day D.Fowler | NBA | 3,473.27 | 3,473.27 |
| 03/01/22 | Summer Concert Series-HBB | NBA | 2,500.00 | 2,500.00 |
| 04/05/22 | 2022 Around the World DRF | NBA | 4,000.00 | 4,000.00 |
| 04/05/22 | First Friday Art Walk | NCAA | 2,625.00 | 2,625.00 |
| 05/01/22 | Fourth of July Events | NCA | 3125.00 | 3125.00 |
| 05/01/22 | Rock N Rails | NCAA | 10,000.00 | 10,000.00 |
| 05/01/22 | Dancing Under the Stars | NBA | 5065.00 | 5065.00 |
| 06/07/22 | Why Not Niwot Juried Art | NCA | 1796.00 | 1796.00 |
| 07/05/22 | Honeybee Festival | NBA | 4,000.00 | 4,000.00 |
| 08/05/22 | Pumpkin Walk | NBA | 3500.00 | 3500.00 |
| 09/06/22 | Great Pumpkin | NBA | 4210.00 | 4210.00 |
| 09/06/22 | Out and About Niwot | NBA | 3650.00 | 3650.00 |
| 10/0422 | Holiday Magic-Deb Fowler | NBA | 12,000.00 | 12,000.00 |
| TOTAL | $ 75,014.13 | |||
| MARKETING/ADVERTISING | ||||
| 01/05/22 | 2022 Marketing Plan & Budget – First Half | NBA | $17,983.50 | $17,983.50 |
| 02/03/22 | Economic Development Director – first half | NBA | $ 14,000.00 | $ 14,000.00 |
| 05/01/22 | Website Upgrades | NHS | 2250.00 | 2250.00 |
| 10/04/22 | 2022 Marketing Plan 2nd half | NBA | $17,983.50 | $17,983.50 |
| 10/04/22 | Economic Development Director 2nd half | NBA | $14,000.00 | 14,000.00 |
| Submitted by Catherine McHale | ||||
| Marketing Total: | $ 66,217.00 | |||
| INFRASTRUCTURE: | ||||
| 03/01/22 | 2022 Flowers- Eric/Carrie | NBA | 23904.00 | 23904.00 |
| 03/01/22 | Parking Lot Signs-Chuck | NBA | 1,100.00 | 1,100.00 |
| 05/01/22 | Road Signage | NCA | 1026.00 | 1026.00 |
| 06/07/22 | Mural Project Cottonwood | NCAA | 9675.00 | 9675.00 |
| 07/05/22 | Monarch Improvement Project | NYS | 15,000.00 | 15,000.00 |
| 11/02/22 | Holiday Lighting | NBA | 8371.10 | 8371.10 |
| 12/06/22 | Grange Flooring | Grange | 15000.00 | 15000.00 |
| Infrastructure Total | 74,076.10 | |||
| TOTAL | $237307.23 | |||
| NBA Financials as of 12/31/22 | Budget | Actual YTD |
| 2022 | 2022 | |
| Revenue | ||
| Membership Dues | $22,000.00 | $19,900.00 |
| Events- see net expense below | 0 | |
| Paypal Income & Chargepoint | 90.00 | 146.54 |
| Rock and Rails | $25,000.00 | 15,000.00 |
| Roll over Previous Year | $30,386.00 | 27629.52 |
| Total Revenue | $77,476.00 | $62676.00 |
| Expenses | ||
| Marketing/Advertising | $19,000.00 | 21422.00 |
| Events | $5,010.00 | 10569.00 |
| Maintenance/Infrastructure | 2,000.00 | 5100.00 |
| Operating Costs | $6,843.00 | 4555.00 |
| Contingency/Misc | 5,000.00 | 978.00 |
| Total Costs | $37,853.00 | $42,624.00 |
| Net Revenue* | $39,623.00 | $20,052.00 |
| *Overage used as a contingency for Non Profit rollover for 2023 | ||
| Current Assets | ||
| Cash In Bank | 67083.41 | |
| Accounts Receivable | ||
| Membership | $100.00 | |
| Boulder County LID Reimbursements | 35,851.54 | |
| Total Accounts Receivable | $35,951.54 | |
HERE IS THE LINK TO THE L.I.D. Strategic Plan: https://docs.google.com/document/d/12oX9sdAy42K8lxpaMNmcUtFz3R44wn2Y5RKOf7tQIUM/edit
Meeting Notes
NBA Meeting notes Jan 10, 2023
Eric Bergeson opened the meeting welcoming the NBA to 2023 and by thanking Ali Webster and Rocky Mountain Church for hosting. Ali Webster noted she was happy to host and grateful the NBA could come. Eric Bergeson noted that while Julie Stenz the NBA Membership Coordinator was planning on attending to give a full presentation, she was wonderful about creating a benefit sheet, which was handed out and is scanned in as a document here: https://mcusercontent.com/b34bb3502b605c732c9ffada2/images/8a2ed656-25fb-bc90-592b-97f9d8eb3c6c.png
Eric noted that the tax revenue base for Niwot is strong, though the business revenue is a bit weaker in Cottonwood Square. The NBA is sensitive to this, and looks forward to working with retailers. Eric and the NBA Exec Board are excited to work with Sarah Cioni as a link to the retailers.
Mary from the Plein Air Festival that will be June 3-11, 2023. She spoke about the festival. During this festival, artists would be present through Niwot creating their pieces and then there would be an art show and celebration on June 11th with an ongoing show afterward. Open Studios is currently renting the previous Niwot Feed Store, and they are interested in renting this building again and making Niwot the headquarters for the Plein Air Event. They are looking for individual businesses and individuals to sponsor awards. For this event, thirty to thirty five artists from around the region and country are selected to participate and produce art and they will show it. She is excited to work with local businesses to exhibit and promote art. Artists arrive Saturday June 3rd and begin producing their varied art pieces. . In total, she is looking for a pool of $15000 or more as a fund for awards for the artists. If your business is interested in sponsorship, or if you know an individual who would like to sponsor an artist, please reach out to [email protected]. See https://www.openstudios.org/boulder-plein-air-fest for more information.
Catherine McHale spoke about the new Niwot website. It is more user friendly, and there will be a portal area in the website that will be designed for NBA members to use to add videos, documents, member events, and so much more! Catherine McHale will do a Zoom walk through of the new website and how it will work to claim your business listing next week on Tuesday at 6pm. An invitation will go out soon!
Mary Coonce, NBA Treasurer, spoke about the updated NBA Dues. Dues for 2023 are $200. Learn more here:https://mcusercontent.com/b34bb3502b605c732c9ffada2/images/8a2ed656-25fb-bc90-592b-97f9d8eb3c6c.png
Eric Bergeson spoke about the NBA dues. The value that NBA provides is to stewardship and leadership in working with the county, and is guiding events that benefit the NBA businesses. With the additions of an updated website and improved marketing, this is a huge value for your business marketing.
Eric Bergeson noted that he and Mary Coonce will be talking to the L.I.D. about adding administrative help for the NBA.
Anne Postle spoke about Wine About Winter that is Feb 11th. If you wish to participate, reach out to Kristin Alger [email protected]. Tickets are available on eventbrite (https://www.eventbrite.com/e/lets-wine-about-winter-in-niwot-2023-tickets-465223535117?aff=ebdssbdestsearch and the event will be so fun! There are lots of ways to participate, so please reach out! This is a great way to draw patrons to your business on a sleepy Saturday in February. Questions were asked…please reach out to Kristin Alger at the above email.
Pat Murphy asked if we all would welcome Lorenzo at Lefty’s Pizza. They have worked hard to establish their pizza shop!
Abo’s Pizza will be another six months before it can open. Please think of good things for Abo’s! https://www.gofundme.com/f/abos-pizza-niwot-fire-fund
Eric showed a huge conceptual plan and map that will be suggested to Boulder County as they plan changes to the Diagonal. Depicted will be to bring the presence of town out to the Diagonal to promote people to come to Niwot. Planned could be a bicycle and pedestrian underpass from the Diagonal to town, as well as alter the dangers at that intersection for bicycles, pedestrians, and cars. Eric noted that the NBA and NFL are working on future planning for Niwot for a master plan for Niwot for the next 4-5 years.
Biff Warren noted that the Niwot Semi Marching Band will play the National Anthem on July 14th, 2023 for the Rockies/Yankees Game. See https://niwotarts.org/semi-marching-free-grange-band/
There is a Soup, Soup and More Event at Niwot Methodist Church Saturday Feb 25th. See https://www.facebook.com/events/669853104825446
Niwot Methodist Church also will host a Sed Swap on Saturday Jan 28th from 1-3pm at Niwot UMC at 7405 Lookout Rd. See https://www.facebook.com/events/871492304074848
Meeting ended 7:10p
