Main in Motion Returns to Montrose
Friday, June 5th, 20096-4-09 - A FUN NIGHT IN MONTROSE!
I Went to Main in Motion in Montrose Colorado tonight.
For those of you reading, that are not from Montrose, this is a local special event hosted through the summer on Thursday evenings where there is live music up and down Main Street in Downtown Montrose and other entertainment, special food booths ranging from Cedar Creek Church’s .10 hot dogs with free pop and water to caterers and local restaurants sharing or selling their treats and yummy food.
There are other small retail booths or represented causes that range from political to non profit fund raising or volunteer recruiting. Stores are open late and often offering special deals or discounts to encourage shopping. Some restaurants offer specials and in many cases their own live music.
But, the best part of Main in Motion is seeing all the people out and about town. Its a great place to socialize and see old friends or make new friends.
I think Main in Motion or other programs like it that are designed by communities to liven up areas that might be otherwise “dead” at that time of day or night are great ways to strengthen communities on both a business and a social level. I saw friends, past and current clients.
Even in a small community it is easy to get caught up in life, work, kids, soccer, school, camps, etc. and not see friends you would like to see as often as you would like to see them. This type of thing (socializing at events) gives us a chance to pause and enjoy the fruits of our labor and catch up with old friends…
Montrose is a small community with about 40,000 people in the county according to the US Census Bureau Estimate… http://www.google.com/publicdata?ds=uspopulation&met=population&idim=county:08085
And about 17,000 people within the Montrose City limits according to the City of Montrose Website:
http://www.cityofmontrose.org/index.aspx?nid=255
The Main in Motion event is sponsored by the MAMA group - Montrose Area Merchants Association.
Main in Motion has its own website at: http://www.maininmotion.com/ Check it out and see all the vendors, numbers on how to participate on a merchant/vendor/cause level, etc.
We ended up the evening at the Canyon Creek Bed and Breakfast which has live music on the deck, drinks and catered food next door. They set up lawn furniture on the front lawn. It’s always packed.
Tonight the Cliff Dwellers were playing. I love these guys but I am biased a lot of them are my friends. They ROCK, JAM and GROOVE! Tom Chamberlain a friend since Junior high school and now a local Montrose Architect is the drummer. Tonight Bobby Morales was also there with his Harmonica as well. It was a lot of fun.
I highly recommend Main in Motion to locals and visitors to check out how friendly and fun Montrose can be. So next Thursday evening… Go check it out and eat something delicious and buy something fun or pretty… Or if you must work, come network, sign up to peddle your wares/services or bring a bunch of business cards.
If you really want to work… There are also several commercial buildings for sale or rent along Main Street in Montrose. I do commercial! Its actually my favorite kind of real estate because it is more numbers based decisions with less emotion. So if you really want to work, bring your business, your idea or your dream to downtown Montrose.
If your not from Montrose, and don’t plan to come here… check out similar activities and things in your town… They are fun and good for the community!
Of course I need this final shameless sales pitch to justify my time here… If you need to buy or sell a home or if you know someone who does please have them call me… Chris Ormsbee (970) 209-0252 or my partner Diane Haynes at (970) 596-3521. We can also refer you to other Realtors around the country. Realtors can do referrals to generate a little extra cash and help you select a good Realtor in an unknown area. The way it works is, we help you find a Realtor in the new area and they will share usually 10-25% of their commission with us for sending them the business. Its like affiliate marketing for Realtors.
In case you didn’t know Diane and I are both Realtors and Broker Associates licensed by the State of Colorado Real Estate Commission. We work together as a team for you representing you as either Buyers Agents or Sellers Agents in your transaction. Two Realtors for the price of one! You know “they” always say “two heads are better than one.” Whoever “they” are (my guess is smart Moms and Grandmas). We believe them and we think you or your friends will benefit from the combined strength of our team. Give us a call or tell your friends to call. Our office CENTURY 21 Action Realty is located at 1245 E Main Street and the office number is (970) 249-7777.