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for merchants

This page is filled with information specifically for downtown business owners.

Merchant Updates Email Newsletters

 We send out an email update to all Merchants on our email list. Updates might include
  • Event Updates & Opportunities to participate in events
  • DDA Project Updates
  • Collaborative Marketing Opportunities
  • Design and Beautification Reminders & Updates (i.e. bike rack rentals, when flower baskets are being hung, etc.)
  • Grant Opportunities
  • Merchant Meet-Ups 
  • Other important information about the district (if the street will be closed, construction that could effect traffic, etc.)
  • And more! 
Need to update your business contact information? We'd love to add you to our email list, click the button below to fill out your contact information and we'll make sure to include you in all our updates to merchants located within our district.
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New to Downtown? 

Welcome! We're so glad that you've decided to pursue your dreams in Downtown Alpena! Starting a new business or moving locations can be overwhelming, so we've created a Welcome to Downtown Packet to help make the transition a little easier. 

What you'll find in the Welcome to Downtown Packet:

  • Information about the Downtown District 
  • A Guide to the DDA (What it is, what it does, etc.)
  • A Downtown Events Overview
  • A Guide to Marketing Events, DDA Promotional Opportunities & More
  • A Guide to Parking Downtown
  • Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
  • Other Information regarding snow removal, outdoor furniture, Downtown Dollars, DDA Projects, Grants, and more
Download the Welcome to Downtown Packet

Curious about a specific DDA Program or Project? 

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Downtown Dollars
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Downtown Street
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Facade Grants
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Fresh Waves Downtown
​Mural Project
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Retail Recruitment GRant
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Social Media Boosted Post
MAtching Program

Other Helpful Information

Outdoor Dining in Downtown Alpena
 Interested in placing outdoor furniture for seating/dining near your business? As of spring 2022, any business placing furniture outside for the purpose of outdoor dining needs to file a one-time Outdoor Seating & Dining Service application. Once City & DDA staff review and approve your application, you're good to go! Having an application process ensures that we can work together to keep 36" of clearance on the sidewalks (an ADA requirement) so that all visitors can safely walk through our district.
Outdoor Seating & Dining Service Application
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Alpena Downtown Development Authority (DDA)

124 E. Chisholm St.
Alpena, MI  49707
(989) 356-6422
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  • Our Downtown
    • Testimonials
    • In the Media
  • Plan Your Visit
    • Arts + Culture
    • Food + Drink
    • Shopping >
      • Apparel + Accessories
      • Books
      • Home + Gift
      • Fitness + Outdoor Recreation
      • Specialty Shops
    • Events >
      • Alpena Ice Festival
      • Shades of Fall
      • Restaurant Week
  • Grow Your Business
    • Available Properties
    • Grants + Incentives
    • For Merchants
  • DDA Info
    • PROPOSED BOUNDARY EXPANSION
    • Programs + Projects >
      • Alpena Downtown Ambassador Program
      • Downtown Beautification
      • Downtown Dollars
      • Downtown Street Performers
      • Facade Grants
      • Fresh Waves Mural Project
      • Retail Recruitment Grant
      • Social District
      • Social Media Boosted Post Matching Program
    • Press
    • Contact Us
  • Parking