2020 EVENTS EXPLORE CORNING featuring CABIN FEVERMarch 6–14GLASSFEST | FREE May 21–24 CORNING FARMERS MARKET Thursdays, June 4–October 29MUSIC IN THE SQUARE | FREE June 30, July 24, 30, August 1, 11, 18 & 25MOVIE NIGHT IN RIVERFRONT PARK | FREE July 7 & August 7TASTE OF SUMMER | FREE July 30 BITES ON BRIDGE STREETAugust 18HARVEST | FREE September 19SMALL BUSINESS SATURDAY November 28 PARADE OF LIGHTS | FREE November 28SPARKLE | FREE December 5

THANK YOU TOOUR 2019 EVENTSTITLE SPONSORSChemung Canal Trust CompanyCorelle BrandsCorning EnterprisesCorning IncorporatedCorning Museum of GlassGuthrie Corning HospitalSimmons-Rockwell Car Dealership

BOARD OF DIRECTORS Chris Sharkey, President Rick Maxa, 1st Vice President Beth Duane, 2nd Vice President Mark Ryckman, Treasurer Tom Blumer, Immediate Past President Dawn BurlewSteve DillonA.J. Fratarcangelo Alison Hunt Joe Lando Jennifer MillerRob RaczkowskiDave Rochelle Brian SmithTerry Smith Tom Tranter

STAFFColeen Fabrizi, Executive DirectorNate BaschKristen BrewerGinny CoonAnnie KoernerTara RamaiahKelli SchroederCurt SimmonsBarbara WhitmanSandie Wilson

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Photo credit to Molly Cagwin, Alexandra Elise Photography, and Gaffer District Staff

114 Pine Street, Suite 202, Corning, NY 14830 GAFFERDISTRICT.COM #EXPLORECORNING

EXPLORE THE CRYSTAL CITY SHOPPING TRAIL FOR HARD-TO-FINDS AND ONE-OF-A-KINDS

CHOOSE FROM OUR CELEBRATED BON APPETIT CULINARY DESTINATIONS

TAKE IN THE ARCHITECTURE AND DECOR OF OUR HISTORIC DOWNTOWN

GOT A SWEET TOOTH? FOLLOW OUR FAMOUS SELF-GUIDED CHOCOLATE TRAIL

As we reflect on the accomplishments of 2019 for Corning’s Gaffer District Inc. and Corning Intown District Management Association, we are thrilled to report ten years of extraordinary growth and development as we begin a new decade. This account of 2019 in Corning’s Gaffer District is based on the experiences that make our downtown the benchmark for growth and development for cities across the country. Whether we are sharing updates on our signature events, experience trails, downtown living, or continuous economic development, it all happens because of the passion people have for the City of Corning. Corning’s downtown continues to stand as a model of revitalization and sustainability efforts that are possible when people work together toward a common goal. As we embark on a new decade, we are filled with anticipation

and excitement about the impact of current and future economic development projects. We are equally excited to refresh our events and experience trails, highlighting the enormous list of ways you can #ExploreCorning. Most of all, we continue to enjoy watching our residents and visitors from the region and around the world share their best @CorningsGafferDistrict moments on social media! We are very excited to invite you on a new journey in 2020. As you #ExploreCorning share your photos with us, @CorningsGafferDistrict helps us to tell the story of why #ThisPlaceMatters. Thank you for your part in making Corning’s Gaffer District a remarkable place to live, work, play, and stay. The incredible community commitment to #ShopLocal, celebrate our history, and our future with equal levels of passion and investment positions us to sustain our tremendous journey well beyond 2020! Your partner in success,

A WORD FROM OUR EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

ANNUAL REPORT 2019 ANNUAL REPORT 2019GAFFERDISTRICT.COM GAFFERDISTRICT.COM

Leveraged over $8 million in downtown Corning’s economic development through grant writing and administration

Partnered with our Northside business owners, Design Connect at Cornell University, Stantec Engineering and Design, the City of Corning, and the Rockwell Museum’s Alley Art program to share in the investment and invigoration of the District’s Northside.

Connected the District’s annual PAN Awards, a celebration of design excellence, with the National Trust’s May Preservation Month. A fitting partnership to highlight Corning’s heritage and commitment to adaptive reuse.

Supported our region by securing an estimated total of $1,187,084 in sponsorship dollars.

Produced the outstanding Buildings Alive Experience Trail, a self-guided audio tour of the landmark architectural and human interest stories of Corning (gafferdistrict.com/tour).

Created the wildly popular Chocolate Trail, added the Antiques & Vintage Collectibles Trail, Bon Appétit Dining Destination Trail, and - new in 2020 - the Crystal City Shopping Trail.

Awarded $20,000 in Gaffer District business gift cards to contest entrants during the CrystalCity Christmas Gift Card Giveaway.

Developed a locally-focused social marketing campaign, and #ExploreCorning has been tagged over 10,000 times by a combination of locals, tourists, and partnering organizations.

Hosted over 50,000 runners and 200,000 visitors during the annual Wineglass Race Series events.

Removed 288 cubic yards of debris from beneath Centerway Walking Bridge to help prevent area flooding.

2010–2020 A DECADE OF INVESTMENT

WELCOME 2019 NEW GAFFER DISTRICT BUSINESSES

2019 ACCOMPLISHMENTS

Invested over 1,000

hours in the creation of

storefront window displays

Administered New York Main

Street grant funding leveraging over $2.5 million in

total buildinginvestments

Expanded our Experience Trail series to include

the new Antiques, Vintage &

Collectibles self-guided tour

Interacted withfollowers from 45countries on our

social media channels

Posted videos on our Facebook

page that wereviewed for over36,000 minutes

Entertained over20,000 attendees

at free public concerts

Developed relationships with 10 new community partners to

enhance and expand

event offerings

Relauncheda hugely

successful moving Parade of Lights with thousands in attendance

Expanded our radio and TV marketing to

include Albany, Syracuse,

Rochester, Buffalo, and Erie, PA

Provided over200 hours of freedesign services to

Gaffer District businessesand building

owners

Increased Harvestfestival live musicperformances to

11 bands throughout

the day

Produced or assisted

with over 100 public and

private events