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New event center invigorating downtown Idaho Falls
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April 23, 2019
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1:34Now PlayingIDAHO FALLS — The DEC isn’t just a catchy acronym with a dual meaning, it’s a new venue bringing energy to the nightlife in Idaho Falls.
The DEC, or Downtown Event Center, opened at the beginning of the year, and owners say the location has been an ideal spot for business.
“I think it’s a prime location for an event center with all the development that’s going on and all the renovation that’s being done to some of the older buildings,” Director Chase Martin says. “I think for the community this was the perfect spot for us to set up.”
Before The DEC opened up its doors, owner Jake Durtschi says the 480 Park Avenue spot hasn’t been occupied for the last 20 years.
“It used to be kind of a mall. There was a hallway through (here) and there were little clothes shops, a yummy sandwich shop,” Durtschi says.
Durtschi says after they purchased the building some two years ago they tried to lease it at first. He says many people came up with good ideas for the space, including an event center.
“We kept trying to lease it and no one wanted to lease it and so finally we said well this space is not being used, we want to make it useful… and so that’s how it started,” Durtschi says.
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