Ive been asked to take over day to day running a local traders' association website

The site is straightforward enough. As it stands its a basic directory of members, each with their own landing page.

Im looking for web based ideas that will help market the area as a destination for trendy, independent shops, cafes and restaurants

Some ideas:

Twitter feed onto home page
Local area and trader news/ events/ offers as blog page
Press releases - link to pdf downloads
Live cam feed
Weather widget
Downloadable pdf "passport to area" that offers special deals in local shops with stamped as used pages

All suggestions welcomed.

The members are mostly v small indy retailers.