Back in February, most of us heard of the "Corona" virus, but didn't for a second feel that we'd end up here. If you did, well, we'd like to befriend you, because if your foresight works that well, it can certainly be put to good use. Vanessa Zubia-Meza, owner of El Paseo Cafe in Downtown El Paso, certainly didn't see this coming. Had she, perhaps she and many … [Read more...]
DMD Receives $600,000 Brownfields Assessment Grant from EPA to Clean Up Contaminated Properties
The El Paso Downtown Management District (DMD) was selected by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to receive a Brownfields assessment grant for $600,000. The grant is part of $65.6 million given nationwide to assess and clean up contaminated properties under the agency’s Brownfields Program. “Partnerships are critical to the overall vitality of … [Read more...]
Community Combats COVID-19: Fab Lab in DTEP
This week we spoke with Cathy Chen the Executive Director of Fab Lab located in the Las Plazas Arts District in Downtown El Paso. Fab Lab is 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that runs high-quality STEM programs and trainings that focus on 21st century workforce skills such as 3D scanning, 3D printing, machining, virtual reality, coding, and more. The organization … [Read more...]
Feeding the Frontline: RockStar Burger Bar
This week we spoke with Trisha Encinas the co-founder of RockStar Burger Bar located in the Office District of Downtown El Paso (DTEP). The folks at RockStar take pride in serving fresh, incredible tasting burgers, tacos and more! Recently, the local business has made efforts to help feed local frontline healthcare workers. Encinas shared with us how the DTEP … [Read more...]
DMD and The City of El Paso Support Local Businesses with Pick-Up and Delivery Parking
The Downtown Management District (DMD) and the City of El Paso have teamed up to support Downtown El Paso businesses by providing parking spaces specified for pick-up or delivery. Finding ways to continue to support the operation of businesses is crucial, but to do so in a way that is effective and safe is the challenge. Manny Barquin, Manager of the Church … [Read more...]
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