December 3 Downtown Bismarck News

HERG Applications Close Dec. 4!

Hospitality Economic Resiliency Grant Applications close (TOMORROW)
Friday, December 4.

This funding will go to businesses within the hospitality industry and be REIMBURSED based on RECEIPTS for operational costs.

This includes restaurants, bars, breweries, cafes and similar on-site dining establishments.  Additionally, the HERG will also focus on businesses affected by the closures such as theaters, music and entertainment venues, and professional production companies that support major venue meetings and events.

Apply Today!


New Grant Announced: HERG+
This additional funding expands the hospitality grants to include the accommodation sector and will be REIMBURSED based on RECEIPTS for operational costs. This includes hotels, motels, lodges and resort establishments. The HERG PLUS is intended to assist the state’s hotels, motels and lodging businesses who have been impacted by loss of revenue due to low occupancy rates that have been a result of the pandemic.

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Thank you!
The Downtowners wanted to say thank you to everyone that donated to us on Giving Tuesday! We broke our $500 goal! Your contribution helps our organization support the revitalization of Downtown Bismarck in the form of innovative and progressive programs and projects. Each year our linked Downtown Business Association works on continued revitalization efforts for our historic Downtown while being funded entirely privately, no government dollars are requested. That’s why our members, patrons and supporters are so important to Downtown’s continued evolution.
Consider a donation today!

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First Street Lofts Coming Soon!
“First Street Lofts is the first lifestyle apartment in Downtown Bismarck and will include exclusive access to a rooftop patio with lounge seating and views of downtown along with two fitness rooms. Located within walking distance of all of your favorite restaurants, shops, and entertainment”

Jimmy V’s Coming to Downtown! 
Jimmy V’s is a new classic Bar & Restaurant with an urban-modern twist to the area where we’re serving up classic drinks and Italian feel-good food. Jimmy V’s is located in the former Starving Rooster on Main Avenue in downtown Bismarck.

Downtown Bismarck Cocoa Crawl
Downtown Retailers will be hosting the 4th Annual Bismarck Downtown Cocoa Crawl! Enjoy holiday themed treats & refreshments at 15 participating businesses. Each boutique is offering $5 off your purchase or $2 off at specialty shops

Downtown Events
Dec 3
“Tenth Foot In The Door”
B DAC

Dec 3
Trivia: Star Wars!
The CraftCade

Dec 3
Lights, Camera, Auction 
BAGA

Dec 3
The Office Trivia 
The Ramkota Hotel

Dec 4
Holiday Vendor Show 
Sixteen03 Main Events

Dec 5
Winter LEGO Drive-Thru Take & Create
Bismarck Public Library

Dec 5
Little Kids, Big World: Frozen in ND
ND Heritage Center

Dec 6
Holiday Open House
Former Governor’s Mansion

Dec 10
A Christmas Carol Performances 
Dakota Stage Ltd.

Dec 12
Cookies and Crafts- to go!
Bismarck Parks and Recreation