The Clayton Downtown Development Association’s Tuesday Tune-Up will welcome retail members of the Clayton Chamber of Commerce beginning April 9 at 8:30 am for the weekly hour of networking, and to learn how to turn their business into a destination. The group meets at Sherry’s Signature Cheesecakes at 120 E Main Street in downtown Clayton. The CDDA initiated the sessions in September, … [Read more...]
CDDA’s “Tuesday Tune-Up” Now Open to Clayton Chamber of Commerce Members
April 3, 2013 By Leave a Comment
New Public Parking Signs to Be Installed
April 1, 2013 By Leave a Comment
New public parking signs will be installed this week as part of the Downtown Wayfinding project initiated by the Clayton Downtown Development Association and the Town of Clayton. Last fall, nine new downtown wayfinding signs were installed on US 70, NC 42 and Main, Robertson and O’Neil streets to help guide motorists and pedestrians to downtown Clayton. The new public parking signs will be on a … [Read more...]
Zaxby’s Movie Night Starts March 16 on Town Square
February 27, 2013 By Leave a Comment
The Clayton Downtown Development Association will present Zaxby's Movie Night four nights in 2013 beginning Saturday, March 16 at Clayton Town Square, 110 W Main Street. Face painting, bounce house, refreshments and more activities begin at 7:00 pm, with the movie starting at 8:00 pm. This is the second year for “Movie Night at Town Square.” “We scheduled the dates so we could provide … [Read more...]
Clayton News Star – Downtown Clayton Wins State Recognition
February 14, 2013 By Leave a Comment
By Amanda James - ajames@newsobserver.com February 13, 2013 CLAYTON -- Downtown Clayton continues to draw praise from downtown advocates across the state. The annual NC Main Street Conference was held January 30-February 1 in Salisbury. That event was held last year, here in Clayton. This year, Clayton was recognized with the “Best Infill Building Project” for the Clayton Law … [Read more...]
Downtown Clayton Projects Honored at NC Main Street Conference
February 10, 2013 By Leave a Comment
Clayton Downtown Development Association (CDDA) board members, Town of Clayton staff and and elected officials attended the 2013 North Carolina Main Street Annual Awards reception on January 31, 2013 in Salisbury, North Carolina. Two local projects were recognized for their excellence in the 2012 N.C. Main Street Awards competition. ”Clayton Law Enforcement Center” won top honors, receiving … [Read more...]
NEWS ARTICLE: Longtime business owner Elton Pittman dies at 89
January 31, 2013 By Leave a Comment
By Amanda James - ajames@newsobserver.com Published in: Clayton News-Star courtesy of Gloria and Andy Pleasant Iconic business owner Elton Pittman, of Pittman's Jewelers, helped bring downtown to life, bringing the holly trees to Main Street, and selling Horne Square to the town. Pittman's Jewelers was the go-to place for a bride to register in the 1960s and … [Read more...]
2012 Downtown Award Winners Are Announced at CDDA Annual Dinner
November 15, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Sherry’s Signature Cheesecakes has been named 2012 Downtown Business of the Year and the members of the Woman’s Club of Clayton were designated as Clayton’s 2012 NC Main Street Champion. About 40 people were in attendance when the awards were announced during the Clayton Downtown Development Association’s Awards Dinner on November 12 at Clayton Steakhouse. Here is the complete list of … [Read more...]
Clayton News-Star: Clayton’s biggest weakness is now town’s biggest strength
July 2, 2012 By 1 Comment
Clayton News-Star By Laura Crosio - Correspondent CLAYTON -- Downtown has become more visually appealing over the past five years says the results of a recent photography assignment commissioned by the Clayton Downtown Development Association, Inc. The “Picture Downtown Project” enlisted 34 volunteers of varying ages from throughout town, including business owners, government … [Read more...]