So what is this new “Featured Events Calendar”?

Well, beyond the obvious (uh…it’s a Google Calendar), it’s just the latest step in Decatur Metro’s ongoing evolution.  Just like recent additions like “Free-For-All Friday”, this calendar responds to demand.  Not only from countless readers who have suggested something similar in the past, but also from local businesses and organizations looking for ways to get their events in front of local eyeballs.  (That’s you!)

All of this came to a head a couple months ago after I launched our wonderful “local ads”, and I started hearing from more and more businesses that were interested in getting some local exposure through DM, but also needed a platform to display events on a regular basis.  A physical ad might be a good start, but some businesses also wanted a more topical platform.

So, after brainstorming a bit with a few key local players, this calendar was born.

We have already secured commitments from many prominent local businesses and organizations, who are already hard at work adding their own events to the calendar.  (That’s right.  They create their own events, which means you get the info straight from the business! No middleman!)  Additionally, all DM advertisers receive complementary access to the calendar.  (If your business is interested in posting events on the DM calendar, shoot me a note and I can go into greater detail.)

Singular, non-profit events can be added to the calendar at no cost.  Just send me an email with all the pertinent information.

Huge thanks to the two other people who really helped get this latest DM feature off the ground.  I’m not sure if they want to be publically recognized, so I’ll keep their names off the site, but their footwork and feedback are what turned this calendar into a reality so quickly!