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Rediscover Downtown Belleville: Soup Lines Everywhere!

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It was quite the sight in Belleville's Downtown Core yesterday! The streets of downtown buzzed with excitement as people bustled from one participating restaurant location to the next during the much anticipated Savour The Chill Soup Contest. It was very encouraging to see so many on the streets on Saturday. What was especially encouraging were the appreciative comments I overheard while standing in lines. Congratulations to all that participated to make this happen; the BDIA, Bren's Bakery, Earl and Ang...

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Rediscover Downtown Belleville: Caring About Customer Service Screw Ups!

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Caring About Customer Service Screw Ups! Yesterday a story was posted about a downtown business that went the extra mile for a customer! Well done L'Auberge de France! In today's post I want to draw attention to the idea that what customers mostly want from service providers is validation! Simple and to the point! People just want to be heard! If you provide a service or product, deliver the best you've got and the day this doesn't happen, acknowledge and validate.your customers will love you!

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Rediscover Downtown Belleville: A Great Neighborhood...?....It Can Be!

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Abandoned lots and litter-strewn sidewalks, or rows of meeting spaces and pockets of wildflowers? Graffiti-marked walls and desolate buildings, or shady refuges and comfortable seating? What transforms a dingy, inhospitable area into a dynamic gathering place? How do individuals take back their neighborhood? As wonderful as all the changes have been the magic towards transformation lies in the people! People in their community enhancing their own neighborhoods through the process of transforming public s...

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Rediscover Downtown Belleville: A Place To Express Yourself

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A Place To Express Yourself. It's surprising what one finds in one's neighborhood just by strolling the boulevard! The Studio, was one such find! Patricia Mitchell, owner/operator, of this calming space, which opened its doors October 2010, envisioned a place where members of the community, artists and muscians alike can come, relax, feel welcome and comfortably exist in one space. The space definitely had a 'vibe' in the atmosphere! Drumming at The Studio. Original and one of kind! What else can one exp...

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Rediscover Downtown Belleville: It's Sexy. It's Intimate. It's Cache....

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It's Sexy. It's Intimate. It's Cache. First-On Site Restoration building bar at Bellevegas Boardroom. It's sexy. It's intimate. It's cache. It's quickly becoming the place to be, or will be! It's the new Bellevegas Boardroom Lounge, in Downtown Belleville. Wonderful job First-On Site Restoration! Kudoos go out to Horwood Electric and Dave Lowrie Plumbing for their work in bringing this venue back to life! Mike's vision is to create a space that is warm, friendly, intimate and provides excellent service&#...

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Rediscover Downtown Belleville: Love Has Arrived In Downtown Belleville!

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Love Has Arrived In Downtown Belleville! Owner, Jane (left)/Manager, Julie (right). Jane Stratton-Love has moved Miss Priss Boutique to 215 Front St. Downtown Belleville from its former location in Century Place! Jane and Sales Manager, Julie Konieczka, are thrilled to have kept the popular accessory store in the downtown core and moved it to a more visible location on Front St. Jane cited that she wanted to open her own place and because of her love of jewellery purchased and re-opened Miss Priss! Jane ...

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Rediscover Downtown Belleville: We Are Having An Affair...

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We Are Having An Affair. Capers will be hosting the 1st ever Wine and Chocolate Affair. In Downtown Belleville, Feb 4, 2011; 5 - 7:30pm! This event is in support of the The Sexual Assault Centre's effort to raise funds for its Residential Healing Centre in the Quinte District. The event brings together the luxurious taste of chocolate and smooth taste of your favourite wines! Not to forget the silent auction where you will have the ability to bid on items that will both delight and enchant!