History & Mission
Since 1984, Updowntowners has organized hundreds of events. There is something cooking nearly every month during the year.
Most events are annual, like Celebrate Lincoln and Star City Holiday Parade, but every year we try new and different events that bring excitement to Downtown Lincoln.
Our Mission
Updowntowners is a non-profit, volunteer-driven organization that exists to enhance the social, cultural and economic vitality of Downtown Lincoln through the production of special events.
To carry out its mission, Updowntowners will:
- Educate its members and the general public about the history of, current issues facing, and the future prospects for, Downtown Lincoln;
- Promote awareness of the benefits of a healthy and vital Downtown for the entire City of Lincoln;
- Create, organize and produce events, workshops and activities to draw and hold people Downtown;
- Assist and cooperate with charitable and civic activities to improve and enhance the quality of life Downtown; and
- Provide a setting for a diverse membership to interact and develop a sense of a Downtown community.
Our Vision
Updowntowners will be the leader in event production, consulting and training.
Our History
The Downtown Lincoln Association organized Updowntowners as a resource for human "energy" to produce Downtown events. Membership has grown steadily, and today nearly 300 people have joined the organization, committed to work on events and projects that will focus the community's attention on Downtown.
In 2000 Updowntowners became Updowntowners, Inc. under the Downtown Lincoln Association as the preeminent events production corporation for Downtown Lincoln. Our commitment to enhance the vitality of Downtown Lincoln through event production is stronger and we invite you to become a part of the experience.