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--></style></head><body lang=EN-US link=blue vlink="#954F72" style='word-wrap:break-word'><div class=WordSection1><p class=MsoNormal>Brian,</p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Thanks for taking this on.</p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>I was not able to make it to the meeting, but want to make one point (which is probably both obvious and redundant) and one suggestion. </p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>The comment: I’m very pleased to see the topics of events you have outlined which focus the celebration on the market (small m) as a community activity and not just on the building. I would suggest that any promotional materials reinforce and reflect the theme of the market as a broad community activity, while recognizing that the building provides the context for that activity. It will be easy to fall into the habit of focusing on the buildings -- for example, using promotional pictures that are mostly about the building (and doesn’t include the flea markets). Again nothing here that you don’t already know and probably have heard over and over again. </p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>My suggestion: there have been stories (hints, rumors, hear-say) about vendors going on to establish brick & mortar stores. It would be interesting to have an event on the role of the market as a small business incubator. Just a thought. No sure how you would go about setting such an session. I guess a conversation with Mike Berman and Tom Ralls would be a place to start.</p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>All the best,</p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Ken</p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><div style='mso-element:para-border-div;border:none;border-top:solid #E1E1E1 1.0pt;padding:3.0pt 0in 0in 0in'><p class=MsoNormal style='border:none;padding:0in'><b>From: </b><a href="mailto:patebc@gmail.com">Brian Pate</a><br><b>Sent: </b>Tuesday, February 28, 2023 4:43 PM<br><b>To: </b><a href="mailto:lincolnparkdc@lincolnparkdc.info">Lincoln Park DC listserve</a><br><b>Subject: </b>[Lincolnparkdc] Eastern Market 150th Birthday</p></div><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><div><p class=MsoNormal>Neighbors,</p><div><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal>You may not be aware of this, but 2023 marks the 150th anniversary of continuous operations at Eastern Market. Community stakeholders are planning a schedule of activities and events throughout the year to: a) <b>Deepen our Understanding of the History</b> of the market b) <b>Promote the Vendors, Artisans and Merchants</b> that earn their livelihood through the market c) <b>Leverage the anniversary to Promote the Arts</b> and d) <b>Celebrate the Community</b> that supports the market. </p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal>There is a meeting in the North Hall this evening (28 Feb) at 7PM to discuss the current schedule of planned events and solicit feedback. All are welcome.</p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal>All the best!</p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal>Brian</p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p></div></div><p class=MsoNormal>P.S. - I have recently assumed a position on the Eastern Market Community Advisory Committee--please expect a few notes from me about the market from time to time!</p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p></div></body></html>