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Downtown Chico Events Survey

Take the Survey!

The Downtown Chico Business Association continually scrutinizes our events to improve them for the public and for the downtown businesses who host such great cultural activities as Thursday Night Market, Friday Night Concerts, Taste of Chico, and many others.

Your input is critical to our continued promotion of events that add to the quality of life in Chico.

We value your opinion and appreciate your time in taking this short survey!

Holidays made easy with Creekside Cellars!

By: Deanna Voss, DCBA Intern

Looking to give a little taste of the wine country this Holiday season?  A bottle of fine Italian wine, freshly cut artisan cheese and stunning stemware is exactly what is needed – all available in Downtown Chico!

Celebrating its 13th Holiday season, locally owned Creekside Cellars first opened in 1998. With a strong passion for wine, Dennis and Brenda McLaughlin found a perfect fit by combining their passion with profession.

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If you missed Black Friday - Do NOT miss this!

Written by Deanna Voss, DCBA Intern

The infamous Black Friday has now come and gone, but you still have a list of gifts on your holiday shopping list. If this sounds a little too familiar, don’t worry, there are still great deals for this year’s holiday shopping! Located right here in Downtown Chico, Diamond W. Western Wear is now offering its 2nd annual Pre-Holiday Sale with savings in every department!

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Everything You Need and More…at Collier’s Hardware

By; Deanna Voss, DCBA Intern

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Can I have some MO…barbecue sauce?

By: Deanna Voss, DCBA Intern

A thick, hickory smoke aroma hooks customers instantly. So appetizing, asmokin mos web page article few people may refuse to leave. Luckily, this savory aroma can be recreated in your home with flavors straight from the source because “Mo knows BBQ!”  

Celebrating nine years in business this upcoming January, Smokin’ Mo’s Barbecue continues to be Downtown Chico’s destination for good ole’ southern barbecue.

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If You Want To Visit Paradise, Simply Go To Powell’s Sweet Shoppe!

Powell's Sweet ShoppeBy Deanna Voss, DCBA Intern

Oversized Jellybeans hang over the doorway and ‘Build me up Buttercup’ plays inside.  Your mouth begins to water the second you step through the front doorway. As you look around you half expect to cross a chocolate river but there is no need to worry, you don’t need a golden ticket to this paradise.

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Read Any Good Books Latey? They're All Available at Lyon Books!

By: Paige Meza, DCBA Intern

Lyon Books

Lyon Books has been a leader in the Downtown Chico community for 7 years!

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DCBA Recruiting For Executive Director Position

Please submit your cover letter & resume no later than Monday, January 17, 2011. 


The DCBA maintains an aggressive, well-rounded program designed to strengthen the organization, promote and market downtown Chico, retain, strengthen and attract new businesses and improve the common areas.
 
Position Summary
The Executive Director, an exempt position, is the chief operating officer of the DCBA and has the power to transact every day business for the association, within established policy guidelines.  The Executive Director is responsible for the overall leadership and management of the DCBA and is the primary contact with the community. The Executive Director develops and implements programs and strategies, approved by the Board of Directors, to meet quantifiable goals.  The Executive Director reports to the Board of Directors and works closely with the Board, its standing committees and DCBA staff (and contractors) to ensure that the mission and vision are clearly defined and followed, that the organization remains fiscally sound and that it maintains the highest ethical standards.


Complete job description available here


Interested candiadtes should send a cover letter & resume to: info@downtownchico.com

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A Tradition in Holiday Hospitality

Downtown Chico officially kicks off the season in a tradition of holiday hospitality Sunday, November 21st from 4-8pm— it's the much-anticipated Christmas Preview! Merchants debut their holiday cheer by inviting the community to delight in an evening filled with the sights, sounds and anticipation of the holidays.