Thanks so much to everyone that attended getDowntown’s Ear to the Street Reception yesterday!  I am working on compiling the results of the survey presented at the reception and will post them soon.

Over all, the event went very well.  We had representatives from the City’s Energy Office and Transportation Program, as well as representatives from MichiVan, The DDA, the AATA, and the WBWC.  They all set up stations and handed out all sorts of materials.  It was a party just to have them there!

I also invited all of the Bike Ambassadors from getDowntown.  These are bicyclists interested in promoting and education people on bicycling.  They were definitely a presence and it was nice to have them around.

I passed out a survey to every employer who came to the event.  The survey had two simple questions: 1.  What is the most challenging thing about commuting to downtown Ann Arbor?  and 2. What is the best thing about commuting to downtown Ann Arbor?  I also asked people what programs and services they’d like to see getDowntown provide.  Like I said, I will publish the results soon.  I also hope to put these questions out in my next e-newsletter so others can comment.

All in all, about 45 people came to the event.  Among the businesses/organizations represented were:

–Arbor Networks
–Bellanina Day Spa
–Ecology Center
–Eastern Flame
–Hobbs and Black

and more!  So glad to see so many people at the first official event of the season.  As I said at the event, I am hoping this is the beginning of a long partnership between getDowntown and downtown businesses.  And thanks so much to the Metro Cafe for providing tons of great appetizers and a great location!