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Farmers Market on The Alameda
Thanks for considering our offer to participate in the Farmers Market on
The Alameda.
Here is some quick information regarding our market:
Background:
- This market is in its third year. During its first year, it was managed
by the California Farmers' Markets Association. Last year, management was
handed over to a local organization, The Alameda Business Association.
- On average, there are 15 vegetable, fruit, flowers and bread vendors present.
Schedule:
- May 26th-September 29th, Saturdays, 8:30am-12:30pm
Location:
- At the corner of Hanchett Ave. and The Alameda, 2 miles outside of downtown
San Jose.
- The market site is in a parking lot at the heart of the street's commercial
district. Sidewalk cafes and small retail businesses bring much pedestrian
traffic to the area.
Customers:
- The parking lot borders three of San Jose's most high-income, historic
residential communities. People are vested in their homes and want to see
the near-by commercial district thrive.
- There is a team of 15 volunteers working in conjunction with The Alameda
Business Association to manage and promote the market, demonstrating the
high level of community involvement.
Entertainment:
- Live and recorded music playing each Saturday morning to enhance the market
experience
- The last Saturday of each month with feature a special Festival on The
Alameda, intended to draw an even larger crowd to the area.
Marketing:
- Magnets delivered to 5,000 near-by households with Market and Festival
schedule listed.
- Monthly postcard mailers to 5,000 households, schools and community organizations
featuring a contest to raise money for their particular group upon presentation
of the postcard at the market.
- Mention in online and local newspaper listings of Farmers Markets
Stall Fee:
- There is a $25 fee for a stall each Saturday.
We hope that you will consider becoming a part of our great neighborhood
market!
Please contact Larry Clark, president of The Alameda Business Association,
at (408) 438-8581 or lclark@creditcorp.com
for further information.
Sincerely,
Larry Clark
President
The Alameda Business Association
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Monthly Meeting
Board and General Membership Meeting:
Thursday, June 19th, 2008
8:00 - 9:15
Location:
Old Republic Title Co.
1900 the Alameda,
2nd floor
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