Strong downtown management organizations have never been more important to the economic development of a community, region, and state. Downtown organizations are charged with creating safe and equitable spaces for all, developing and nurturing small businesses, and providing redevelopment opportunities, all while planning for the future of the community and organization. Join us this fall in lively downtown Ann Arbor and be immersed in positive conversation with downtown stakeholders from across Michigan and experts in the field of economic and community development.
Join us in downtown Ann Arbor for the MDA's Annual Conference. We kick off the event with a special ticketed event on Wednesday, November 6, at 4pm. A trolley will depart from the Graduate and we will take a ride to downtown Ypsilanti. There, we will take a downtown walking tour and cap it off with a networking event. The trolley will return to downtown Ann Arbor at 7pm.
Our 2-day Annual Conference will explore a variety of relevant downtown topics including:
Wayfinding Signage
Real Estate Development
Business Retention and Recruitment
Strategic Planning
Branding & Websites
Housing TIF
Volunteer & Board Participation
Historic Preservation
Revenue Sharing
Retail and Downtown Events
An in person and virtual attendance option is available.
A LIMITED NUMBER OF special hotel rates are available at:
Residence Inn Ann Arbor Downtown, $199 (plus tax and fees). Deadline is October 6, 2024
Bell Tower Hotel, $219 (plus tax and fees) or call 734-769-3010 and mention the Michigan Downtown Association. Deadline is October 6, 2024
The Graduate Hotel, $299 (plus tax and fees). Deadline is October 7, 2024.
Register for the Annual Conference at https://www.memberleap.com/members/evr/regmenu.php?orgcode=MDTA
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Graduate Ann Arbor, 615 E Huron St, Ann Arbor, MI 48104-1524, United States,Ann Arbor, Michigan