Coronavirus disease (COVID-19)

 
How to Stay Safe and Support Downtown Evansville Businesses

The safety of our residents, consumers, workers and visitors is the main priority of the DOWNTOWN EVANSVILLE - Economic Improvement District (EID). We are monitoring all recommendations and updates from health and government officials surrounding COVID-19.

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 Here are some suggestions for what you can do to support our downtown businesses during the COVID-19 pandemic:

1. Order carry out/delivery from downtown restaurants and tip the same amount as you would dining in. 
As of May 11, some downtown restaurants have reopened for dine-in service with 50% capacity. Dine-in service will be limited to 50% capacity for Indiana restaurants until June 14.

2. Shop online or by phone. Downtown shops have online shopping available and can assist via phone or online communication.

Downtown Evansville small businesses are offering hand sanitizer with any purchase over $25. The travel-size hand sanitizers, made by a Boonville Indiana based small business, will be distributed as supplies last. This initiative is being funded in part by Rapid Response Funds from the Vanderburgh Community Foundation.

3. Purchase custom or corporate gifts from retailers who can handle orders over the phone or online.

4. If you do not need anything specific at the moment but still want to support local, buy gift cards to spend later.

5. If you can’t leave the house, order delivery from local downtown restaurants.

View our Downtown Business Directory

First and foremost, prioritize and take all health and safety precautions for yourself and others in our community. Our community health as a whole depends on working together, and our small businesses are the lifeblood of the Downtown economy. We want to make sure they continue to stay successful while maintaining appropriate public health safety measures.

Note: These recommendations originated from Downtown Raleigh Alliance and are being shared through the International Downtown Association.

We're celebrating our small businesses in Downtown Evansville on Saturday, May 30 with a special Spring Small Business Saturday initative. Learn about business specials and more at DowntownEvansville.com/supportlocal.

Open Businesses (updated May 20):
Please visit the link for each business for operating hours, specials and specific safety information.

View our Business Directory for location phone numbers and website/social media information.

Go Virtual:
 
Visit downtown destinations from the comfort of your home at DowntownEvansville.com/virtual.

Temporary Closures (Updated May 20):

Downtown Evansville Virtual Tip Jar: 
  • Support your favorite service industry employees in Downtown Evansville during the COVID-19 pandemic by tipping them in the Downtown Evansville Virtual Tip Jar. Learn more at DowntownEvansville.com/tipjar.
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Postponed Events:

  • March, April and May events have been either postponed or canceled at this time. Please refer to the website of the hosting site/organization for the status of postponed/canceled downtown events.