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BBA Projects
As part of the BBA mission, the association has established several events geared towards promoting member businesses as well as Brownsville and Haywood County. The projects listed are ongoing projects and some are much-anticipated annual events. Members are offered first rights to participate in these activities, but all are open to any business or individual interested in promoting themselves and our community.
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Avenue Banners: Brownsville's location on Interstate 40 makes it the stopping off point for over 30,000 vehicles per day. Avenue banners stretching from Exit 56 to Brownsville invites these visitors to venture on toward our town center and discover the many shopping venues and attractions.
More information about sponsoring a banner. (pdf)
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Lot #1: In 2008, the BBA began a campaign, in partnership with the City of Brownsville and Haywood County governments, to renovated an empty lot on the court square. Known as Lot #1, the development of this green space is an ongoing project and is intended to become a gathering place for families and community events, as well as a welcoming rest area for shoppers and business people. |
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Trick or Treat with Me: Local merchants know how important it is for children to have a safe place to enjoy Halloween. In 2008, merchants inititated "Trick or Treat with Me." Children 12 and under are encourage to dress in their favorite costumes and visit local businesses from 5-7 p.m., on Halloween evening, October 31. Parents look for participating merchants who display the purple and orange "Trick or Treat with Me" poster.
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Holiday in Haywood: A 3-day shopping mart featuring over 20 retail and speciality merchants who offer a variety of items perfect for holiday gift giving. Children also get a chance to meet Santa, share their wish list and have their pictures taken with the jolly ole elf.
Holiday in Haywood is held at the Wyatt-Duke National Guard Armory, 221 Morgan St.
2009 Dates:
Friday, November 13, 11 a.m. - 9 p.m.
Saturday, November 14, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Sunday, November 15, 1 - 4 p.m.
Vendor application
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Holiday Open House: For year's the merchants of Brownsville and Haywood County have designated a special Sunday afternoon to premier their holiday collections. Door prizes and giveaways make this event especially appealing to shoppers and provides them an opportunity to shop early for the best selections.
2009 Date:
November 6-8
Merle Norman-Traditions Gifts
All That's Victoria
November 8
The Treasure Chest
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Christmas Parade: In 2008, the BBA began a special partnership with the Brownsville Haywood County Rescue Squad (sponsors of the Christmas Parade.) Held annually on the first Saturday in December, this partnership has allowed the event to become a day-long celebration with vendors on the square, pictures with Santa, and special shopping opportunitites with Court Square merchants.
The BBA also sponsors the annual Christmas Tree Lighting that kicks-off the parade that evening at 6 p.m.
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Holiday Decorating Contest: Since 2007, the BBA has sponsored an annual decorating contest among area businesses. The contest is judged the night of the Christmas Parade and 1st, 2nd and 3rd place winners are awarded cash prizes for their efforts. Participants use this opportunity to convey best wishes to their valued customers and well-wishes to the community through bright embellishment and fun holiday decorations on their store fronts and windows.
Download an Entry Form
Deadline for Entry - Nov. 30, 2009
Entries Judged Saturday, December 5,
between 5-9 p.m.
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