Most Recent Press Releases

HELP BEAUTIFY DOWNTOWN THIS SUMMER
April 14, 2022- A group of volunteers is leading a new initiative to add more flowers downtown! Get involved by sponsoring a flat of flowers to go around a tree on Chisholm St., or sign up to help with a volunteer planting in late May/early June.
DDA SEEKING MURAL ARTISTS FOR FRESH WAVES 2022 
March 14, 2022- The Alpena DDA is looking for artists who want to contribute vibrant, one-of-a-kind artwork to Downtown Alpena! Applications are now open for mural artists to be a part of our 2022 Fresh Waves project Applications are due Monday, April 25, 2022 at midnight.
DOWNTOWN ALPENA RESTAURANT WEEK KICKS OFF SATURDAY, FEB 19
February 17, 2022- Restaurant Week is Saturday, February 19, 2022 through Saturday, February 26, 2022! Over the week, thirteen downtown restaurants, cafes, and eateries will be offering special promotions, deals, and feature menus to encourage people to dine out, visit their favorite stops, and try something new.
DDA ANNOUNCES TWO INFORMATIONAL MEETINGS
November 31, 2021- The Alpena DDA announces two informational meetings scheduled for December 2021 to inform the public of the accomplishments of the Authority over the last year and priorities moving forward.
FRESH WAVES WINS STATEWIDE AWARD FOR PLACEMAKING 
November 9, 2021- We are so excited to share that our Fresh Waves project received statewide recognition and was awarded a “Best Placemaking” project award through the Michigan Downtown Association! Our project was reviewed alongside other projects throughout the state and how it has impacted our downtown.
SHOP BACK TO SCHOOL THIS YEAR IN DOWNTOWN ALPENA
August 16, 2021- This year, come to Downtown Alpena to shop back to school locally during the Back to School Shopping event on August 21st, 2021. The Alpena Downtown Development Authority (DDA) is collaborating with downtown merchants once again to host a fun full day of shopping, with sales, backpack giveaways, and giving back!
ALPENA DDA HOSTS FRESH WAVES DOCUMENTARY PREMIERE
August 1, 2021- The Alpena DDA is collaborating with Irving Entertainment to host the Premiere of the Fresh Waves Documentary shot by Irving Entertainment in 2019, the year Fresh Waves, Downtown Alpena’s Mural Project first kicked off. The premiere is Art in the Loft on August 12th, 2021 starting at 6:00pm.
DOWNTOWN ALPENA SOCIAL DISTRICT OFFICIALLY OPENS
July 23, 2021- As of July 23, 2021, the Downtown Alpena Social District is officially open! Within the district, patrons 21+ can purchase a drink at a participating establishment and take it on the sidewalks and in the parks throughout downtown between 11 am- midnight, seven days a week.
GO “FISHING FOR DOWNTOWN DOLLARS” DURING SIDEWALK SALES THIS SUMMER 
July 8, 2021- Downtown Sidewalk Sales always coincide with the Annual Brown Trout Festival and this year Sidewalk Sales start Thursday, July 15th and run through Saturday, July 17th, 2021. Businesses will be open their regular business hours.​​
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