Organization Committee

Updated 07/01/2010 - Membership renewal notices have been sent out with a special six-month rate; please be sure to send in your check as soon as possible, and don't forget to remind your neighbor business to join; applications are available on our website. The HDA currently has 107 members; let's aim for 120 members in 2011. The Organization Committee is busy working at the Fireworks booth in the Safeway parking lot; stop by and get your fireworks and help support Lights On Celebration. The San Benito County Fair is not until October 1, 2010, but the Committee is already working on our booth. If your business or organization would like to participate, please contact the HDA office.

Chair - Margaret (Peggy) Thorning, Attorney at Law

Current committee members: Jeri Hernandez, Sue Rocha (Wells Fargo Mortgage), Julie Rossi (Edward Jones Investments), Millard Strohn (Intero Real Estate Services), Brenda Weatherly (HDA)

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Promotion Committee

Updated 07/01/2010 - The Promotion Committee is marketing the Downtown Club Cards at 50% off the regular price of $20, with a big July push for sales and business participation. Movies Under the Stars will begin on Thursday, July 8^th and run consecutively for four weeks; sponsorships are still welcome. The HDA will participate in National Independents Week, July 1^st through July 7^th with a Scavenger Hunt at participating businesses in Downtown Hollister. A prize of $200 will be awarded. The 24th Annual Street Festival will be on Saturday, July 17 and businesses are invited to participate with promotions, sidewalk sales, and specials. The 20th Annual Lights On Celebration is already in production with hopes of fireworks over the city to help celebrate this milestone; sponsorships are welcome. The theme for this year's event is "Celebration of Lights".  In February of 2011, a new event called Hollister Get Red, celebrating Heart, Health, and Happiness is in the planning process. If your business or organization would like to participate in this month long event, please contact the HDA.

Chair - Liz Smith (K&S Properties)

Current committee members: Denise Cauthen-Wright (HDA), Rochelle Flossi, Jenny Gormer (The Hollister United Methodist Church), Geri Johnson (City of Hollister), Barbara Scott, Sharlene Van Rooy (HDA), Brenda Weatherly (HDA), Deborah Wood (Drapoel/Teezerz)

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Design Committee

Updated 07/01/2010 - The hanging flower baskets have been installed along San Benito Street; a new sponsorship program (complete with plaque attached to the street pole) is in process to help fund future phases of planter installations. With the completion of the core Historic Structure Report for the Granda Theatre, the HDA is moving forward, along with a letter from the building owner, asking the City of Hollister to include the Theatre on a local historic resource list. This will enable use of the California Historic Building Code for renovations. A new Local Historic Resources Commission should be appointed by the City of Hollister by the end of August. The newly formed Commission will be able to work with property owners and the City to maximize their participation in national programs geared for renovation of historic buildings, ultimately saving dollars.

Chair - Gordon Machado (Rustic Turtle Embroidery Works)

Current committee members: Suzie Crump, Jason Guerra (Symmetry Design & Build), Anne Hall, Stephanie Hicks (SBC Arts Council), David Huboi (Huboi Architectural Services), Mary Paxton (City of Hollister Planning Department), Abraham Prado (City Planning), Sharlene Van Rooy (HDA), Brenda Weatherly (HDA)

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Economic Restructuring Committee

Updated 07/01/2010 - The PBID surveys are coming in slower than anticipated and the total is currently standing at 39%; the Committee will continue to work towards a 50% total within the next few months. The Committee has also been working with the Economic Development Corporation on an economic development brochure promoting all of San Benito County, including a special section on Downtown Hollister. This will be a great tool for recruiting new businesses to Downtown. A letter in support of a water main replacement along San Benito Street (rather than repair) was sent to the City of Hollister. The Downtown Parking Subcommittee responded to Chief Millar with additional recommendations for his report to the City of Hollister.

Chair - Jerry Muenzer (Muenzer's Cyclery & Sports Center)

Current committee members: Doug Emerson (Hollister City Council), Marilyn Ferreira (Intero Real Estate Services), Bonnie Flores-Voropaeff (DL&G Printing), Gordon Machado (Rustic Turtle Embroidery Works), Nancy Martin (EDC of San Benito County), Mark Paxton, Jeff Pyle (City of Hollister Economic Development Manager), Lisa Rheinheimer (SBC COG), Susan Thompson (SBC CAO), Brenda Weatherly (HDA), Kristina Wyatt (Meridian Pacific)

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