Calls To Action

Strengthening Downtowns



Total Membership

213

New Members

15

Educational Opportunities

23

Quarterly Social Media Reach

14,000

Legislative Visits

55

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Downtown Holland DDA Director

City of Holland Downtown Development Authority Coordinator We are seeking applicants for our Downtown Development Authority Coordinator...

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City of Petoskey Downtown Manager Position

The City of Petoskey is seeking applicants for the Position of Downtown Manager. This person will be responsible for programs and projects...

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Spotlight on Michigan's Downtowns

Spotlight on Michigan’s Downtowns MEDC works with communities of all sizes across Michigan to help preserve and revitalize their...

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Charter Township of Oscoda Economic Improvement Director

The Charter Township of Oscoda (population 6,997), Iosco County, Michigan is seeking an experienced and progressive Economic Development...

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2023 Achievements

8 New MiPDM Participants

Downtown Social District Webinar

MiPDM Scholarship Announced

Quarterly Legislative Update to Members

40+ In Person Legislator Visits

Featured in MML's 'Review'

8 Business Associate Members

60+ Summer Workshop Attendees

MDA Blog

Spotlight on Michigan's Downtowns

Spotlight on Michigan’s Downtowns MEDC works with communities of all sizes across Michigan to help preserve and revitalize their...

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Benefits of Using Warm White LED Area and Street Lighting

As cites expand, so does the need for street and area lighting. However, the unintended consequence of light pollution has become a growing...

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Reading Downtown Master Plan: High Time for Change

A major challenge to urban planning and economic development is timing. Is a steady stream of patrons and access to new pots of money enough...

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A New Chapter For A Detroit Business

A small business microloan helped Ne’Gyle, the owner of Bleu Bowtique in Downtown Detroit, start a new chapter for his men’s...

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