Downtown Lakeland Partnership cordially invites you to attend the 12th Annual “State of Downtown” Luncheon and Silent Auction.

October 7, 2009 • 11am-1pm • Lakeland Center, Exhibit Hall West

Each year in October, instead of the regular general meeting, the DLP hosts the State of Downtown Luncheon and Auction to share with members and the community the progress and future vision for Downtown Lakeland.  This year’s event will again be held at the Lakeland Center’s Exhibit Hall West and will feature video presentation of Downtown by artist/photographer Mike Maguire.

Our program is Downtown Lakeland: Redefining Our Goals, Refining Our Future – Tamara Sakagawa, Community Redevelopment Agency Manager, CoL.

The following awards are given each year:

The Dudley Uphoff

The Dudley Uphoff Award is given to the person who has consistently contributed to the promotion and development of Downtown Lakeland.
2008 Dudley Uphoff Award winner – Daniel Stetson

The Golden Swan Award

The Golden Swan Award is given to the business that has consistently contributed to the promotion and development of Downtown Lakeland.

2008 Golden Swan Award winner
Marcobay Construction, Inc.
Howard Bayless , President

The Partnership Award
The Partnership Award is given when deemed appropriate by the DLP Executive Committee to the person or group who consistently promotes the true meaning of partnership by going above and beyond the boundaries of their job description in improving the image of Downtown Lakeland making it a vital and energetic destination.

2008 Partnership Award winner

Lakeland Police Deptartment
Asst. Chief Debra Henson

Unlike the Dudley Uphoff Award and the Golden Swan  Award, city employees and elected officials are eligible for the Partnership Award.

Our Program: Downtown Lakeland – Redefining Our Goals, Refining Our Future – Tamara Sakagawa, Community Redevelopment Agency Manager, CoL

Special Presentations: Dudley Uphoff Award, Golden Swan Award, The Partnership Award

Please respond by September 21, 2009 with names of those attending.

$30 per person in advance $40 day of
Corporate Tables Available.

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