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downtown dollars

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what are downtown dollars?

Downtown Dollars are gift certificates that can be used throughout the downtown at various shops, restaurants, theaters, galleries, and more. These multi-merchant gift certificates are paper and behave just like cash-- making them the perfect gift for employees, teachers, coaches, and anyone who loves Downtown Alpena!

Downtown Dollars are available in $5, $10, $20, and $25 increments, and we are happy to prepare large orders. Downtown Dollars expire 5 years from the date of purchase. 

where to purchase

  • DDA Office (124 E. Chisholm St.)
  • Alpena Area Chamber of Commerce (235 W. Chisholm St).
  • Bolenz Jewelry (131 W. Chisholm St).
  • Parallel 45 Books & Gifts (106 N. Second Ave).

All locations accept cash, check, or credit card.

how to purchase online

Downtown Dollars are now for purchase online! Just fill in the prompts at the button below to pay securely via credit/debit card. Choose pick-up at the DDA Office or Parallel 45 Books & Gifts OR shipping to have them mailed to you or someone who loves downtown!
Buy Downtown Dollars Online

where to spend 

Alpena Civic Theater 
Alpena Furniture
Art in the Loft
Bella Rose Wellness Center
The Black Sheep Pub
Bob’s Bullpen
Bolenz Jewelry
​The Bulldog

​Cabin Creek Coffee
​Classic Designs by Doreen Thomas CF
Clem's Bait & Tackle 
Colburn Outfitters
Downtown 76
Downtown Scoops
​Emery Enterprises
Frank's Key & Lock Shop
​Friendly Foodees
Garant’s Office Supply
​Glik's Alpena
Great Lakes Divers
​​Harborside Cycle and Sport
HopSide Brewery
Illuminate Wellness

JJ’s Steak & Pizza
Joshua Tree Studio & Spa
Karma's a Fish
Lasting Expressions
The Local Basket Case
Mango’s Tequila Bar
​McDonald Auto Supply

​Muddy Paws
Myers' Fashions Etc.
My Glass Wings
The Old Polish Corner 
Olivet Book & Gift
Parallel 45 Books & Gifts
Players Pub & Grub
​Prattscape 
Presque Isle Farm Cider
​​Red Brick Tap & Barrel
Regalo Luxury Gifts
Roar Salon
Rusty Petunias Marketplace
Salon 125
Sanctuary Cinema
Sanctuary Store
Save a Lot
Shear Envy Salon
Soaps & Such
Sunrise Side Co-Op Market
Sweet Baby James
Thunder Bay Arts Gallery
Thunder Bay Theatre
Thunder Bay Winery
Traveling Ladders
True North Threads
Two Bit Operation
Yarns to Go
​Your Girl Friday 

for downtown businesses

To Start Accepting Downtown Dollars 
To be a business that accepts Downtown Dollars you have to:
  • Be located in the Downtown District 
  • Let us know you would like to accept Downtown Dollars by emailing [email protected] or calling (989)356-6422
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Using Downtown Dollars as a Business
Downtown Dollars work like cash. They come in $5 ,$10, $20, and $25 increments and should be treated the same way if someone was paying with cash. If someone pays for a purchase in Downtown Dollars and needs change, you can just give them change as you would normally. 
​Redeeming Downtown Dollars 
As a business owner you can redeem Downtown Dollars that have been used to make a purchase at your business at the DDA Office (124 E. Chisholm St) or at the Alpena Area Chamber of Commerce (235 W. Chisholm St). You will receive a check for the same amount of Downtown Dollars that you turn in. You can collect Downtown Dollars over a week, or month, or redeem them as needed. 

You can also arrange for one of our staff to pick up your Downtown Dollars and drop off a check by calling us at 
(989)356-6422 or sending us an email [email protected].

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124 E. Chisholm St.
Alpena, MI  49707
(989) 356-6422
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  • Our Downtown
    • Water St Commons
    • Our History
    • Downtown News
    • Business Directory
    • Visit Our Blog
  • Plan Your Visit
    • Things to Do
    • Shopping
    • Food + Drink
    • Events >
      • Flower Festival
      • Day of the Dead
      • Alpena Ice Festival
    • Arts + Culture
    • Venues
  • Grow Your Business
    • Available Properties
    • Grants + Incentives
    • For Merchants
  • DDA Info
    • BOUNDARY EXPANSION
    • Programs + Projects >
      • Downtown Beautification
      • Downtown Dollars >
        • Downtown Dollars Online
      • Downtown Street Performers
      • Facade Grants
      • Fresh Waves Mural Project
      • Social District
    • Press
    • Contact Us
  • Parking