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Webinar Series 'Downtown Management Training Series'
2/23/2022 - 12/31/2025
A 10-part webinar series dedicated to educating downtown managers and downtown management board of directors.
Demystifying DDAs
Updating a TIF Plan
How To Be an Effective Board Member
DDA Reporting Requirements
Social Districts
***Downtown Management Basics
***Meeting Management
***Assessing
***Planning
***Zoning
***Available for MiPDM credit. For information regarding the MiPDM program, click here.
Each webinar is available on-demand. After payment is received, a link to the webinar will be sent to the registrant's email. The link may be viewed at your convenience and may be shared with members of your organization's team (staff, board of directors, volunteers). The link will not expire. YOU ONLY NEED TO REGISTER ONE PERSON FROM YOUR COMMUNITY. DO NOT ADD ADDITIONAL ATTENDEES' NAMES TO YOUR REGISTRATION. Please click here for webinar descriptions.
Member cost per webinar $45
Non Member cost per webinar $65
Registration ends on 12/31/2025
2/23/2022 - 12/31/2025
A 10-part webinar series dedicated to educating downtown managers and downtown management board of directors.
Demystifying DDAs
Updating a TIF Plan
How To Be an Effective Board Member
DDA Reporting Requirements
Social Districts
***Downtown Management Basics
***Meeting Management
***Assessing
***Planning
***Zoning
***Available for MiPDM credit. For information regarding the MiPDM program, click here.
Each webinar is available on-demand. After payment is received, a link to the webinar will be sent to the registrant's email. The link may be viewed at your convenience and may be shared with members of your organization's team (staff, board of directors, volunteers). The link will not expire. YOU ONLY NEED TO REGISTER ONE PERSON FROM YOUR COMMUNITY. DO NOT ADD ADDITIONAL ATTENDEES' NAMES TO YOUR REGISTRATION. Please click here for webinar descriptions.
Member cost per webinar $45
Non Member cost per webinar $65
Registration ends on 12/31/2025
Let's Do Lunch (and Learn)
7/15/2025
Join us during our next member-only Let's Do Lunch (and Learn)
7/15/2025
Join us during our next member-only Let's Do Lunch (and Learn)
Downtown Grand Haven Walking Tour & Networking
9/25/2025
Downtown stakeholders are welcome to join the MDA in downtown Grand Haven on Thursday, September 25, for a walking tour of downtown and networking event.
We will begin the event strolling the downtown sidewalks and listen to Chandi Pape, director of the Grand Haven DDA and Main Street program as she highlights the projects and initiatives of the downtown organizations. The tour begins at 4pm and wear your walking shoes!
From 5-7pm, attendees are invited to join us for a networking event at a downtown Grand Haven establishment (details to follow). Complimentary appetizers, a cash bar, and great conversation will be offered!
9/25/2025
Downtown stakeholders are welcome to join the MDA in downtown Grand Haven on Thursday, September 25, for a walking tour of downtown and networking event.
We will begin the event strolling the downtown sidewalks and listen to Chandi Pape, director of the Grand Haven DDA and Main Street program as she highlights the projects and initiatives of the downtown organizations. The tour begins at 4pm and wear your walking shoes!
From 5-7pm, attendees are invited to join us for a networking event at a downtown Grand Haven establishment (details to follow). Complimentary appetizers, a cash bar, and great conversation will be offered!
Downtown Day
9/27/2025
Join the Michigan Downtown Association on Saturday, September 27, 2025, and celebrate the 6th Annual Downtown Day.
The MDA encourages community members to visit a Michigan downtown on September 27 and enjoy its shops, restaurants, and recreational and cultural aspects. Many MDA member communities will have special events planned to celebrate the special day. The MDA believes Downtown Day brings positive attention and recognition to small businesses and downtown cores.There are many opportunities for Michigan residents to support downtowns like strolling sidewalks, having a picnic in a park, enjoying a Social District, purchasing goods from a retailer, or leaving a positive review for a small business on social media.
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9/27/2025
Join the Michigan Downtown Association on Saturday, September 27, 2025, and celebrate the 6th Annual Downtown Day.
The MDA encourages community members to visit a Michigan downtown on September 27 and enjoy its shops, restaurants, and recreational and cultural aspects. Many MDA member communities will have special events planned to celebrate the special day. The MDA believes Downtown Day brings positive attention and recognition to small businesses and downtown cores.There are many opportunities for Michigan residents to support downtowns like strolling sidewalks, having a picnic in a park, enjoying a Social District, purchasing goods from a retailer, or leaving a positive review for a small business on social media.
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Annual Conference 2025
11/6/2025 - 11/7/2025
Join us in lively downtown Rochester November 5-7, for our Annual Conference.
On November 5, we will kick the Conference off with a tour (more details to come).
Thursday, November 6- Friday, November 7, our Conference will be held at the Royal Park Hotel.
A special room rate is available for attendees of the Conference at $189 per night (plus tax and fees) for an Executive King room. More information can be found here.
A complete Conference agenda will be available soon.
Registration is now open:
2-day Member Rate before October 26- $275
1-day Member Rate before October 26- $150
2-Day Non-Member Rate before October 26- $295
1-day Non-Member Rate before October 26- $175
Sponsorships are available starting at $600 and include 1 registration and plentiful promotional pieces.
11/6/2025 - 11/7/2025
Join us in lively downtown Rochester November 5-7, for our Annual Conference.
On November 5, we will kick the Conference off with a tour (more details to come).
Thursday, November 6- Friday, November 7, our Conference will be held at the Royal Park Hotel.
A special room rate is available for attendees of the Conference at $189 per night (plus tax and fees) for an Executive King room. More information can be found here.
A complete Conference agenda will be available soon.
Registration is now open:
2-day Member Rate before October 26- $275
1-day Member Rate before October 26- $150
2-Day Non-Member Rate before October 26- $295
1-day Non-Member Rate before October 26- $175
Sponsorships are available starting at $600 and include 1 registration and plentiful promotional pieces.