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
8 Ways to Celebrate Love in Downtown Alpena this Valentine’s Day
Written by Kingsli Kraft | February 4, 2021 Valentine’s Day is traditionally another day in the year when people celebrate their love for each other. With the main focus being romantic relationships. Some call Valentine’s Day a “Hallmark Holiday,” but … Continue reading 8 Ways to Celebrate Love in Downtown Alpena this Valentine’s Day
2020: In Review
Challenging, uncertain, and unprecedented are a few words to describe 2020. During this challenging year, thank you for supporting our downtown community. Whether you shopped local, volunteered with a downtown nonprofit, ordered take-out from a downtown restaurant, stocked up on … Continue reading 2020: In Review
Spread a Little Holiday Cheer in Downtown Alpena
Written by Kingsli Kraft | December 4th, 2020 The holiday season is upon us and while we may not be able to celebrate in the ways we usually would, here are some ideas of things to do to get in … Continue reading Spread a Little Holiday Cheer 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
Flannel Fun Night Prize Basket Reveal!
As you may have seen on Facebook, read in the Alpena News or heard on the radio, we’re collaborating with twenty downtown merchants to host Flannel Fun Night this Thursday from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm! If you haven’t already, … Continue reading Flannel Fun Night Prize Basket Reveal!
Downtown Alpena’s Autumn Bucket List
Autumn in Downtown Alpena looks a little different than usual this year, but here are 10 things you can still enjoy downtown! Continue reading Downtown Alpena’s Autumn Bucket List
5 Instagram Backdrops in Downtown Alpena (Part 1)
Photography is one of my favorite past times. I love capturing moments big and small in this beautiful community I call home, and spending an afternoon dressed up and doing a mini-photoshoot with friends can be so much fun. Here … Continue reading 5 Instagram Backdrops in Downtown Alpena (Part 1)
9 Fun Things to do Downtown with Kids
Written by Kingsli Kraft | September 4th, 2020 With routines so dramatically changed over the past year, finding fun and safe things to do with the kiddos is needed now more than ever! Here are 9 creative things to do … Continue reading 9 Fun Things to do Downtown with Kids
7 Things to do Downtown Before Summer Ends
These are the 7 things you need to do in Downtown Alpena before summer ends! Continue reading 7 Things to do Downtown Before Summer Ends
Second mural to be painted as part of Fresh Waves this summer
Earlier this summer, the Alpena Downtown Development Authority (DDA) announced that a pair of murals will be painted downtown this summer as a part of the Fresh Waves project. In a few weeks, one of these murals will be painted … Continue reading Second mural to be painted as part of Fresh Waves this summer
First location announced as part of this summer’s mural project, Fresh Waves
UPDATED 7/24/2020 This blog past has been updated to reflect a change in the first mural location as a part of the 2020 Fresh Waves project. The new location will be the warehouse of Thunder Bay Theatre, located on Fletcher … Continue reading First location announced as part of this summer’s mural project, Fresh Waves
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