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Latest MSAA – Experience Downtown Segment:

August 20 2010 – Josh Tacey & Jeff Cline, Mythlogic Computers

Supplying complete gaming systems to repairing laptops, downtown Ann Arbor’s new computer store aims to do it faster and cheaper than the big box stores.

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Main Street Area is in the heart of downtown Ann Arbor, and the Main Street Area Association is dedicated to keeping neighborhood businesses strong and vital.

• Advocating for safe and convenient parking
• Assisting in downtown planning and development
• Encouraging uniform business hours
• Supporting police foot patrols for neighborhood safety
• Beautifying and improving downtown landscape
• Planting and maintaining flower beds
• Maintaining communication between municipal entities and businesses
• Working with city officials and staff regarding services

The MSAA organizes popular downtown events, such as Midnight Madness, Taste of Ann Arbor, Rolling Sculpture Car Show, Halloween Treat Parade, Holiday Parade, and many cultural events.

Main Street Area Association
605 S. Main St #2
Ann Arbor MI 48104
734.668.7112
www.mainstreetannarbor.org

Previous Experience Downtown segments:

August 13 2010 – Maura Thomson, MSAA Executive Director & Margaret Svoboda, Owner of Arbor Dog Daycare, South Main Street

Arbor Dog Daycare is a cage-free daycare center for dogs.  Owner Margaret Svoboda was once an employee at Arbor Dog Daycare; she loved it so much, she bought the business!

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August 6, 2010 – Maura Thomson, MSAA Executive Director & Tamar Fowler, Owner of Sole Sisters Shoe Store on East Liberty

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July 16, 2010 – Maura Thomson, MSAA Executive Director, and Kanwar Sandhanwalia, Bandito’s Mexican Restaurant

Maura Thomson and Kanwar Sandhanwalia talk about Sandhanwalia’s restaurant, Bandito’s.  Sandhanwalia discusses a little about his life story as well as the authentic cuisine that Bandito’s offers.

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July 9, 2010 – Maura Thomson, MSAA Executive Director and Debbie Crispin of Bill Crispin

Maura Thomson and Debbie Crispin of Bill Crispin Chevrolet discuss the Rolling Sculpture Car Show, which features more than 400 exotic, antique, classic and concept cars, all parked on the streets of downtown Ann Arbor.  Bill Crispin Chevrolet has been the presenting sponsor of the event since 2006.

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July 2, 2010 -

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June 25, 2010 – Maura Thomson, MSAA Executive Director with Steven & Mercy Kisle, Owner of Mercy’s Restaurant at Bell Tower

Mauran Thomson and Steven & Mercy Kisle talk about how Mercy’s Restaurant at Bell Tower came to be.  Mercy’s Restaurant is an inspired French-Asian dining experience.

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June 11, 2010 -

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