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Eddie Quillares Jr., Owner of EddieQ Insurance — "From the time that 1 arrived in Santa Ana in 2010 to our last Tri -Mixer hosted in Downtown Inc. last week, 1 have seen substantial growth in the local community and the influence that Downtown Inc. has made in the Downtown culture. It has given Downtown the positive attention it deserves for creating a culture that is embracing not only the current business owners, but the new businesses that are opening on a daily basis. 1 am a strong believer that "You get out of it, what you put into it," and it is righteous to state that Downtown Inc. is the core to the imminent growth in Santa Ana. 1 am confident that 1 would not be at this point in my business without their help... Downtown Inc. has been the backbone to my growth in the Downtown area." Julia Tudor, President of OC Fashion Association — "Because of Downtown Inc.'s help with our first fashion show, OCFA kept coming back and had 7 more events in Santa Ana, including OC FASHION WEEK. Downtown Inc. helped us tremendously in navigating the right channels to obtain permits, they made the connections we needed with businesses in Downtown, lent us prepping rooms and security for our events... among many other things. Without DTI's help, none of our events would have been possible...their board of directors and the amazing staff are very passionate people who are obviously extremely determined to help the community and revive the Downtown despite all criticisms and allegations. Their efforts and dedication, many times going beyond normal office hours, will eventually prevail. They work effortlessly to put Downtown Santa Ana on the map again, and we trust, this is no easy job...the changes they bring to Downtown are for the better... people who thought of Santa Ana a long time ago as being unsafe and unfit for a fashion scene now see it as a NEW place, with new potential... only thanks to organizations like Downtown Inc." 19