Downtown Prom
We're excited to announce the launch of a brand-new community event: Downtown Prom. Held Friday, July 17, Downtown Prom welcomes patrons to dress up, dine out and celebrate at a variety of participating downtown businesses.
Participating downtown bars will host prom night events complete with music and decorations on July 17, and guests are encouraged to move about downtown, utilize photo spots and explore throughout the evening.
This includes events such as...
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Free Professional Prom Photos inside the Dana-Thomas House
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Sock Hop Prom at Fluid Lounge
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Boutonnieres + other florals made on site AND Date Night Paint Night at Studio on 6th
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Friday Night Live! at Arlington's
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Music in the Beer Garden at Obed and Isaac's
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Wine and Dessert Tasting Menu at Schlee’s Gourmet Bakery & Bottle Shop
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Clique Prom Night After Party
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And more!
And Downtown Prom isn’t only about the big night. With downtown’s plethora of salons, florists and boutiques, these local services are ready to help with the traditional experiences used to get ready for prom. Leading up to the event, DSI will highlight and promote participating businesses across social media to spotlight any promotions, specials or other prom-ready offerings they have available.
To have fun in this collective experience, attendees are simply asked to dress their best and enjoy downtown for an evening.
DSI helps downtown Springfield's small businesses – the heart and soul of the neighborhood – in a variety of ways. From connecting businesses to important resources to securing grants and advocating for the neighborhood, DSI is hard at work to make downtown better for everyone.
Small business owners are welcomeand encouraged to schedule a meeting with DSI or drop in to our office!
We're happy to have you downtown and are here for you!
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INB BANKING SUPPORT: Local bank INB is the premier supporter of Downtown Springfield Inc. For a limited time, when your business checking account is switched to INB, you can earn exclusive INB rewards!
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DOWNTOWN GIFT CARD: The Downtown Springfield Gift Card has many of your favorite retailers, restaurants, services and entertainment in one place. Use the , gift card at all participating locations in the city — there is truly something for everyone! See more details here!
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UIS SMALL BUSINESS DISCOUNTS: The University of Illinois Springfield is thrilled to collaborate with DSI in creating a list of business partners that will offer exclusive discounts to anyone with a University of Illinois Springfield iCard (university ID). Participating businesses will receive a small window decal to indicate the availability of these perks (ex. free cookie, 10% discount, etc). Additionally, your business will be promoted at events such as new student orientation and to faculty and staff.
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ISRINGHAUSEN DRIVE GRANT: The Isringhausen DRIVE Grant was created to help local entrepreneurs establish new businesses in downtown Springfield. The sizable cash grant helps the entrepreneurs cover remodeling, inventory, equipment, advertising, and/or other start-up related costs during their first year. Isringhausen has long been a cornerstone of the downtown Springfield community, and is excited to help a new generation of local entrepreneurs achieve their dreams. The DRIVE Grant helps strengthen DSI’s commitment to increasing economic and cultural vitality in Springfield’s historic downtown.