WHAT'S HAPPENING

Students from Dr. Cherli Reuter's two English classes from NKU have joined Fort Thomas Renaissance in a cooperative educational project. Dr. Reuter's classes will be helping inventory and document items in the Fort Thomas Military Museum. They will also work on organizing photo albums from the collection of photos long stored in the City Building. The students will help work on the display cases and hang framed items.

MERCHANTS & MUSIC 2008

When:
Saturday, September 13, 2008 from 2:00-9:00 p.m.

Where: New Site ! ! !
This year's event will take place in front of the Stables Building just south of the VA on S. Fort Thomas Avenue.

Who:
The Bluebirds (2:00-3:30)
Chrome (3:45-5:15) Dave Webster & Gary DeVoto Band (5:30-7:00)
THE LITTLE RIVER BAND (7:30-9:00)

For Thomas Renaissance and our sponsors present Merchants & Music 2008. We moved the event to obtain much-needed space for all our local businesses to show off their wares while keeping everyone accessible to outstanding music. To google a map, the event address is 950 S. Fort Thomas Avenue; Fort Thomas, KY 41075. For information, please call Debbie Buckley, Renaissance Coordinator, at (859)441-1055.

 


To view or participate in the Sixth Scale Collectors event, click this text to go to their site. Vendor and Exhibitor forms are available on their site.

 

NEW BUSINESS AT 9 HIGHLAND AVE.

"Alterations by Frances" is hoping to meet all of your sewing needs. Their services include everything from small repairs, to mens' and women's tailoring, to bridal alterations. They also offer one day service for hems.
Frances has over 20 years of sewing experience and is excited to be a part of the Fort Thomas Business community.

NEW BUSINESS TO THE MIDWAY DISTRICT

Another new business joins the Midway District! "Optimistic Outlook" is owned and operated by Sonya Dreves of Fort Thomas. It's a delightful gift shop for every occasion and is at 1037 S. Fort Thomas Avenue. You can find; candles, soaps, lotions, jewelry, purses, apparel, specialty food items, home decor and kitchen ware all housed in one boutique. A real gem for our community. We no longer have to leave our city for the perfect gift for that special someone, or our self for that matter. Come experience the beginning of the Midway Renaissance at Optimistic Outlooks, you will love it!

TRIANGLE DATA SOLUTIONS OPENS NEW "BUSINESS DOCUMENT SOLUTIONS CENTER" IN FT. THOMAS

Triangle Data Solutions (TDS) has opened their new Business Document Solutions Center in Fort Thomas. Located in the lower level of the 18 North Building in the heart of Fort Thomas, the facility will provide photocopy services (B&W and Color), high-speed print from file services, creation of newsletters, programs, brochures, manuals and meeting materials, and creation of custom business cards, letterhead and envelopes. TDS will also offer direct mail services and website design and maintenance.

"We hope to provide the local market with a value driven alternative to "big box" document processing stores. We will continue to stress high quality, at fair pricing, with complete customer support" said Damon Brent Sparks, owner.
The Business Document Solutions Center is an ancillary branch of Mr. Sparks' Litigation Management and Support Company that was formed in 2001.

For more information call Damon Brent Sparks at (859)442-9999, or email at dbsparks@tdslit.com

NEW BUSINESS AT 830 NORTH FORT THOMAS AVE. STUDIO ROOT

Tami Root has been in the beauty industry 20+ years, twice acclaimed "Best in Cincinnati" by Cincinnati Magazine, and has written technical manuals and instructional guides on product usage and technique for both salon staff and consumers. Studio Root is a nail and skin care esthetique offering personal attention and relaxation.

 

NATIONAL HISTORIC DISTRICT STATUS

Fort Thomas has just learned that our application for National Historic District designation for the Midway District has been approved at the State level by the Kentucky Heritage Council. The nomination will now be sent on to the National Park Services for final approval.

Many thanks to Margo Warminski for writing our application which was an addition to our Fort Thomas Military Reservation Historic District. The Fort has been on the National Register since 1986 when Betty Daniels wrote the application. That area included 61 acres and 51 buildings. The new area includes another 62 acres with 51 additional buildings. Acceptance by the National Historic Register will allow building owners to apply for state and federal tax credits to restore these historic buildings.

 

Merchants and Music 2007 Huge Success!

The Merchants and Music festival was a huge success this year. Large crowd, good music and fun all around. Thanks for coming out and making things a big success. Everyone enjoyed the music of Poco and Pure Prairie League.


 

 

he Renaissance Board is accomplishing the following:

Renaissance Chair, Ken Bowman, attaches one of the Renaissance Banners on the 18 North Fort Thomas Building (the Theater Building). Seven facade grants are nearing completion throughout the Towne Center and Midway District. Fort Thomas Renaissance is proud to have partnered with these owners to restore their beautiful business buildings.

  • Banners in CBD. The banners represent the City of Ft. Thomas, the Renaissance program and local merchants.

  • Bench sponsorships. These benches will commemorate loved ones all over Ft. Thomas. Look for these beautiful benches all over the City.

  • Façade loan program. Working in cooperation with five lending institutions, the commercial business district is eligible for low-interest funding for their facades.

  • Merchants 'n Music. This Fall festival was brought to you courtesy of many sponsors, including the merchants of Ft. Thomas. Although the weather kept people from being able to enjoy the day, it was a masterpiece of planning. Thanks to all the volunteers who worked so hard.

  • Holiday Walk. The Holiday Walk will be held December 3. What a wonderfully fun time to see Ft. Thomas at its best. Again, thanks to all the sponsors and volunteers who work incredibly hard to make this event so exciting.

  • Holiday Snowman. We need imaginations!!! We need creativity!!! We need snowmen lovers to unite!!! A local 4-H club is building Holiday Snowmen figures to be sold to anyone with a bent toward decorating with imagination! Call the Renaissance office (572-1225) to order yours by October 26. They must be returned to the Renaissance office by November 22nd. By November 25 you will be able to see Snowmen in local merchants' windows and showroom floors all over Ft. Thomas. Please see the cashier for a ballot and vote for your favorite snowman. Tallying of votes will take place December 30 and prizes will be awarded January 2, 2007. Prizes will be $100; $50; and $25. The monies from the sale of snowmen will be given to the 4-H club.

  • What can you do? We need people who haven't lost their ability to dream big dreams. We need you!!!! Please call to volunteer to be part of all that it is great about Ft. Thomas. The number is 572-1225 to speak to Debbie Buckley, the Ft. Thomas Renaissance Coordinator.

Renaissance on Main Façade Grant
The following properties are receiving a portion of the $150,000 grant awarded to the City of Ft. Thomas in November 2005 (see Accomplishments). The pictures below are "before" pictures of each property. Once completed updated pictures of the properties will be posted.

Ft. Thomas is focused on encouraging vibrancy in the city's business districts and conveys the importance of the community's business heritage and how it relates to the quality of life in Ft. Thomas.

Low-interest Rate Façade loan program
Improving and preserving the building fabric is key to the identity and appeal of the Renaissance district. Our local banks are demonstrating their commitment to the community by working with Ft. Thomas Renaissance to implement a low-interest loan rate for façade improvements for buildings in the central business district with commercial space to stimulate investments into the facades that ultimately reinvest in the community in many ways. We thank; The Bank of Kentucky, Chase, Citizens Bank of Northern Kentucky, Fifth Third Bank, and US Bank for their participation. To learn more about this program, contact the Ft. Thomas Renaissance office at 441-1055.

 

 

Holiday Ornaments - In order to help offset some of the Holiday Walk costs, Ft. Thomas Renaissance is selling attractive commemorative holiday ornaments for $5.00 These ornaments make great gifts and keepsakes for friends and families.