Milford was teeming with people sporting their shamrocks and green garb for the Downtown Milford Inc. (DMI) Pub Crawl. Almost 1,000 people wandered around downtown, checking out bars, restaurants and even a few businesses offering tastings, drink and food specials along with music. Two buses transported revelers from the downtown area to Surf and Turf, Mispillion River Brewing and EasySpeak …
After searching for a new Executive Director after the retirement of Janne Collins in February, Downtown Milford, Inc discovered that the person they needed in the job was right under their noses. On March 5, 2024, the board voted to hire Sara Isaacs LeBright as the Executive Director of the organization. “We received a few resumes, but after watching Sara …
Downtown Milford Inc. recently changed its popular Third Thursday events to First Friday, partly because Friday kicks off the weekend and most adults are aren’t working Saturday and children are out of school. , Third Thursdays began as a way to encourage more people to visit, shop and dine downtown. “Although we found that Third Thursday was a great way for …
Sara LeBright is already on a roll as interim director of Downtown Milford, Inc. “She has hit the ground running and is helping us build relationships in the city, grow our events and increase our funding base,” said Shelby DiCostanzo, president of the nonprofit ‘s board. Downtown Milford is an accredited Main Street program, promoting development of the downtown Milford …
The Chamber of Commerce for Greater Milford (CCGM), Downtown Milford Inc. (DMI) and the City of Milford have partnered for the 4th Annual Community Clean-Up. The event is planned for April 13, 2024, from 8 to 10:30 AM and will be held rain or shine. “About five years ago when the Executive Director of DMI along with the President of …
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With the holiday season behind us, Downtown Milford, Inc. (DMI) hopes to keep the excitement going downtown with a brand new event, Jammin’ January. For the month of January, downtown merchants will offer specials, whether it be fun entertainment, crafts or specialty items. “It seemed like this holiday season was extra special downtown,” Janne Collins, Executive Director of DMI said. …
After one of the most well-attended Holiday Strolls in Downtown Milford Inc.’s history, the organization wants to keep the excitement going after the holiday season ends. As a result, the Promotions Committee has created two new events designed to keep high energy in the downtown area after the holiday season ends. “Jammin’ January is one of the events we hope …
Other than Santa’s arrival, the Holiday Stroll is the highlight of the holiday season in downtown Milford. Live music and entertainment, vendors offering a wide range of gift options, specials in retail outlets and restaurants, a bonfire with free s’mores and a live nativity were just some of the fun things to do this year. “This is such a great …
Although Black Friday is historically known as the day holiday shopping begins in earnest, Small Business Saturday is a day set aside for those looking for that special gift to shop in small businesses instead of big box stores. Downtown Milford Inc. (DMI) has many events planned that for Small Business Saturday to encourage everyone to shop at our unique …
