Two downtown businesses selected for Match on Main funding totaling $46,250

Yesterday, the Alpena Downtown Development Authority (DDA) was notified the grant requests they submitted on behalf of two downtown businesses were selected for funding through the Match on Main Program through the Michigan Economic Development Corporation. The Alpena DDA submitted … Continue reading Two downtown businesses selected for Match on Main funding totaling $46,250

Fish for Downtown Dollars During Sidewalk Sales This Weekend!

July 15th, 2021 | Written By Kingsli Kraft Downtown Sidewalk Sales kick off TODAY!! Sidewalk Sales always coincide with the Annual Michigan Brown Trout Festival and this year Sidewalk Sales start today, Thursday, July 15th and run through Saturday, July … Continue reading Fish for Downtown Dollars During Sidewalk Sales This Weekend!

DDA launches recruitment grant to encourage existing businesses to grow in Downtown Alpena

Do you own a business and have interest in joining the growing downtown community? The Alpena Downtown Development Authority (DDA) recently launched a new Recruitment Grant Program to encourage existing businesses to relocate or expand into Downtown Alpena. The program … Continue reading DDA launches recruitment grant to encourage existing businesses to grow in Downtown Alpena

New Holiday Banners Feature Local Artwork in Downtown Alpena

This holiday season, tall lampposts throughout Downtown Alpena have a new set of banners that feature winter-inspired artwork created by local artists. Last winter, the Alpena Downtown Development Authority (DDA) hosted a competition that encouraged local artists to submit artwork … Continue reading New Holiday Banners Feature Local Artwork in Downtown Alpena

Downtown Alpena prepares for second year of mural project, Fresh Waves

Earlier this week, the Alpena Downtown Development Authority (DDA) released its applications for artists and locations for this year’s mural as part of Fresh Waves, the new initiative to add more public art in Downtown Alpena. Fresh Waves was launched … Continue reading Downtown Alpena prepares for second year of mural project, Fresh Waves