Monday, December 14, 2009

Velocity Thanks our latest campaign donors!

Huge thanks to our latest campaign donors:

Team Diva Real Estate
Retail Therapy
Matt Gilson
THE PRUZAN FOUNDATION (woot woot!)
PAUL G. ALLEN FAMILY FOUNDATION

And all those who attended the incredible Michael Jackson Dance Off --a collaborative fundraising event with the Century Ballroom. We were able to raise over a bunch of money and learn "Beat It."

IT'S FINALLY HERE!!! - THE TENANT IMPROVEMENT PERMIT


About three weeks ago the city had all the paperwork it needed from both Velocity and our landlord in order to approve our application for beginning tenant improvement construction in our new space. They said we could get it in 48 hours. This unfortunately was right in the middle of the city's budgeting process and happening amidst rampant cuts and staff layoffs, so we didn't hold our breath on getting it immediately.

Kara got a phone call about our permit being ready three weeks later and immediately headed down to the DPD to pick it up. Things were tense in that office and as she waited for the front desk person to get our permit out of a huge box of paperwork, she tried to ignore the man with his face in his hands. "It's not here," the lady said. And after a short pause, "I'm just playing with ya."

real funny.

but, anyway, we have it!!! full steam ahead!