Alpena DDA receives $400,000 to support facade renovation projects within Downtown Alpena

January 16, 2024 blogdowntownalpena

The Alpena Downtown Development Authority (DDA) is looking for property owners who are considering façade renovation projects within the DDA district. Thanks to a Façade Restoration Initiative (FRI) grant from the Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC), the Alpena DDA has … Continue reading Alpena DDA receives $400,000 to support facade renovation projects within Downtown Alpena

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More artwork coming to downtown alleyway this month

September 12, 2023July 30, 2024 blogdowntownalpena

This summer, two new murals have been painted downtown through the Downtown Development Authority’s Fresh Waves project. The DDA is excited to announce there is more artwork coming to the alleyway this month thanks to a Project Support Grant issued … Continue reading More artwork coming to downtown alleyway this month

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Your Downtown, Your History! meeting this Thursday

August 9, 2023September 11, 2023 blogdowntownalpena

Members of the community are invited to a meeting to learn about an upcoming project to document the history and architecture of Downtown Alpena. What: Your Downtown, Your History! Community Meeting When: Thursday, August 10, 2023 at 6:00 pm Where: … Continue reading Your Downtown, Your History! meeting this Thursday

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First two mural locations announced for Fresh Waves 2023

July 18, 2023July 31, 2023 blogdowntownalpena

The Alpena Downtown Development Authority (DDA) is excited to announce two new murals that will be painted as part of their Fresh Waves mural project this summer! The first mural will be painted mid-August on the back of 133 W. … Continue reading First two mural locations announced for Fresh Waves 2023

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Flowers, art, joy fill Downtown Alpena for first ever Alpena Flower Festival

June 14, 2023June 14, 2023 blogdowntownalpena

The first annual Alpena Flower Festival took place in Downtown Alpena, Michigan on Friday, June 2 & Saturday, June 3, 2023. Five local floral companies- Flowerland Designs, Lasting Expressions, Classic Designs by Doreen Thomas CF, Netta’s Nursery, and Falls Creek … Continue reading Flowers, art, joy fill Downtown Alpena for first ever Alpena Flower Festival

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Seven things not to miss at the Alpena Flower Festival on June 2 & June 3

May 17, 2023June 14, 2023 blogdowntownalpena

The first ever Alpena Flower Festival is coming up this Friday, June 2 and Saturday, June 3, 2023 in Downtown Alpena, Michigan! This new event will fill downtown with fresh flowers and kick off the summer season in Northeast Michigan. … Continue reading Seven things not to miss at the Alpena Flower Festival on June 2 & June 3

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Statewide downtown workshop to be held in Downtown Alpena this June

May 10, 2023May 10, 2023 blogdowntownalpena

This June, the Michigan Downtown Association (MDA) Summer Workshop will be held in Downtown Alpena. The workshop is expected to bring 50-60 downtown professionals from throughout the state to Downtown Alpena to enjoy a walking tour and networking event on … Continue reading Statewide downtown workshop to be held in Downtown Alpena this June

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Fresh Waves Project 2023 Artist Applications Now Open!

March 13, 2023 blogdowntownalpena

Over the past 5 years the Fresh Waves Mural Project has been working to help beautify Downtown Alpena and preserve the history of the community that surrounds it. The project aims to bring a fresh, new look to the downtown … Continue reading Fresh Waves Project 2023 Artist Applications Now Open!

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My Glass Wings Receives Match on Main Grant

March 3, 2023 blogdowntownalpena

As a downtown, we love to see each other grow and expand their business and the offerings that they can bring to the community. This year, My Glass Wings was awarded a $25,000 grant through the Michigan Economic Development Corporation’s … Continue reading My Glass Wings Receives Match on Main Grant

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DDA receives $14,350 grant to add murals in alleyways this summer

January 24, 2023February 22, 2024 blogdowntownalpena

The Alpena Downtown Development Authority (DDA) is excited to announce they have received a grant for $14,350 for their 2023 Fresh Waves mural project. The grant, issued through the Michigan Arts & Culture Council, will allow the DDA to commission … Continue reading DDA receives $14,350 grant to add murals in alleyways this summer

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2022 in Review

January 11, 2023May 17, 2023 blogdowntownalpena

As we head into this new year that is full of many exciting possibilities and opportunities for the community of Downtown Alpena, it is nice to reflect on the amazing year that we had. Last year there were a lot … Continue reading 2022 in Review

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Exciting Updates for Downtown Alpena

September 26, 2022September 26, 2022 blogdowntownalpena

There are a lot of new and exciting updates and improvements happening all throughout Downtown Alpena this year. We figured it was about time to make a blog post to highlight some of the things that are going to be … Continue reading Exciting Updates for Downtown Alpena

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