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April 21, 2010

SHOREWOOD CRITERIUM CYCLING CLASSIC KICKS OFF SUMMER SEASON!

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Sponsors Solicited for Popular Event

The Shorewood Business Improvement District (BID) is proud to host the 7th annual Shorewood Criterium on Thursday, June 17! For this year’s race, the Shorewood BID is partnering with the Tour of America’s Dairyland (ToAD) race series to bring world-class bike racing to Shorewood. Tour of America’s Dairyland offers high-energy cycling action featuring the best of professional and amateur racers from across the country (www.tourofamericasdairyland.com). The complete race series runs from June 17- 27 in southeastern Wisconsin.

Over the past six years, the Shorewood Criterium has grown to become one of the Village’s most popular summer events. Thousands of residents and guests plan a special summer evening around the race course by inviting friends and family to join them on their lawns for a front-row seat. Plus, hundreds more join together to cheer on the racers at the thrilling finish line on Oakland Ave.

Corporate sponsors are now being sought for this exciting racing event! Sponsors will be prominently spotlighted in a comprehensive marketing campaign that includes race course signage, print ads, posters, website exposure and a full-color program mailed to every Shorewood household (7,000 quantity). For more information about the race or sponsorship opportunities, contact Shorewood BID Executive Director Jim Plaisted at 414.272.5823 or jim@shorewoodwi.com.

The Criterium is one of the many reasons Shorewood is truly a special place! Mark your calendars now for June 17 and catch all the action on North Oakland Ave. in Shorewood’s business district and adjacent residential streets. The races kick off at 5 p.m. and include a Kid’s Roll for neighborhood children.

April 1, 2010

NEW SPRING/SUMMER SEASON IN SHOREWOOD FILLED WITH EXCITING SPECIAL EVENTS

It’s a new season in Shorewood and the Business Improvement District is excited to announce its upcoming events. Business owners and guests are invited to attend our Learn Over Lunch presentations on April 23 and May 12. Then get ready for the kickoff to our public art event, “Best Seats in the House” on June 5. Our popular Shorewood Criterium Cycling Classic rolls into town on June 17. Plus, watch for announcements about our new Shop and Dine events and a special outdoor summer concert series at scenic Hubbard Park, along the Milwaukee River.

Enjoy a fabulous spring and summer in Shorewood and its award-winning business district – don’t miss all the action!

• Fri., April 23: Learn Over Lunch “The Secrets of Social Media” featuring a presentation by Starkmedia • 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Village Community Room (lower level of Library) with an Italian buffet. $20/per person. To reserve your spot, e-mail barb@shorewoodwi.com.

• Wed., May 12: Learn Over Lunch “Ask the Attorneys” featuring representatives from McDermott, Foley, Johnson & Wilson LLP • 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. North Star American Bistro. $20/person. To reserve your spot, e-mail barb@shorewoodwi.com.

• Sat., June 5: Kickoff of “Best Seats in the House” public art event. Forty-one custom-decorated benches on display throughout the business district and other Shorewood landmark locations ’til Aug. 15.

• Thur., June 17: 7th Annual Criterium Cycling Classic featuring a new race management organization, Tour of America’s Dairyland. Visit www.tourofamericasdairyland.com.

• Other summer events: Shop and Dine events in the Business District and a three-part concert series at Hubbard Park (July and August) being planned.