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NDDC Makes Statement at Public Forum

Tuesday, August 24th, 2010

At the City of Northfield’s Public Forum on the Budget, Jessica Paxton, Secretary of the NDDC Board, presented a statement from the Board to the City Council.  The statement is offered below:

Good Evening Mayor and Councilors, thank you for the opportunity to speak tonight.  My name is Jessica Paxton and I am an officer on the Board of Directors of the Northfield Downtown Development Corporation, a non-profit organization focused on sustaining the vibrancy and vitality of our beautiful, historic downtown.

On behalf of my fellow board members, I want to thank you for holding this Public Forum. Issues like the City Budget are of utmost importance to our community, and we believe that it is essential that our elected officials seek citizen input on matters like these. (more…)

NDDC Board Visits Life Skills Education

Saturday, August 7th, 2010

The NDDC Board recently paid a visit to long-time neighbor Life Skills Education.  This small company with a national presence might be one of Northfield’s best-kept business secrets. (more…)

NDDC Board Lunches at Mandarin Garden

Monday, July 12th, 2010

Last week members of the NDDC Board passed through the construction zone and dined at long-time downtown favorite Mandarin Garden.  It was good times and great food. (more…)

NDDC Board Visits Fit to be Tri’d

Tuesday, May 4th, 2010

The April Board Visit was to a relatively new business in downtown, Fit to be Tri’d.  Owner Tom Bisel told the NDDC visitors that no matter what their fitness goals, he has the products and the knowledge to help achieve them. (more…)

Downtown Northfield MN is on Facebook

Tuesday, April 27th, 2010

So is there anybody out there who hasn’t heard the phrase “social media”?  I’m sure that there a many excellent definitions available, but I’ll try to sketch out my own.  It’s communication that is interactive.  I guess well beyond two-way to, I suppose, infinite-way communication. (more…)