2013 Memberships
DOWNTOWN BUSINESS MEMBERSHIPS
Retail/Service/Not-for-Profit . . . $185
Downtown retailers, professional services, coffee shops/cafes, arts organizations, and not-for-profit agencies.
Restaurant/Bar/Entertainment . . . $250
Downtown full-service restaurants, bars, live music/entertainment venues, and tourist attractions.
Property Owner/Manager . . . $185/$250
Downtown property owners or managers with 75%-100% occupancy ($185); with less than 75% occupancy ($250)
BENEFITS:
Workshops on social media, marketing, property improvement and other relevant topics
Web ad in DNN Top 10 e-blast to market business/property
Web ad for 2 weeks and business listing on DowntownElgin.com with link to web page
(12) Listings on DNA Events Calendar with opportunity to purchase additional listings at member price
(1) Member-2-Member eblast promotions
Complimentary access to DNA equipment such as tables, chairs, tents, etc.
Opportunity to host DNA-sponsored events
Member price for DNA events and marketing opportunities
Voting rights for DNA Board of Directors
COMMUNITY MEMBERSHIPS
Individual (1 member of household) $30
Family (2 or more members of household) $50
BENEFITS:
Member price for DNA events
Monthly DNA Member-2-Member eblast with member promotions, discounts or coupons
Community Business $100
Small businesses, not-for-profit organizations, and neighborhood groups outside the downtown area.
Community Corporate $250
Mid- to large-size businesses, hospitals, educational institutions and foundations.
BENEFITS:
All of the above listed benefits, plus:
3 promotions or ads in DNN Top 10 e-blast
(6) Listings on DNA Events Calendar with opportunity to purchase additional listings at member price
Web ad on DowntownElgin.com for 1 month
Opportunity to include promotional items in DNA special event goodie bags, raffles, etc.
We Downtown Elgin!
There are great things happening in downtown Elgin and the Downtown Neighborhood Association (DNA) of Elgin has been at the heart of it all for over 15 years!
The DNA is a 501(c)3 not-for-profit, volunteer-driven organization focused on enhancing the economic vitality of downtown Elgin through promotions, special events, economic development and historic preservation. DNA utilizes the National Main Street's 4-Point Approach to downtown revitalization and is a designated Illinois Main Street Community.
Membership is a critical component of our organization’s annual funding and long-term financial stability. Our members help us to carry out the DNA’s mission of advocating for and revitalizing downtown Elgin.
Top 10 Reasons to Support the Organization that Supports Downtown Elgin
1. Business Recruitment - helped nearly 20 new or relocated businesses open their doors in downtown Elgin this year to support economic growth and a diversified tax base
2. Design Services - began the process of developing a set of Downtown Design Guidelines and creation of a National Register district of historically contributing downtown buildings to take advantage of federal and state rehabilitation tax credits
3. Downtown Revitalization - educated the community about the value of a thriving downtown and DNA's role in the process through public meetings, speaking engagements and Downtown Brainstorms
4. Economic Restructuring - administered City economic assistance programs for the Central Business District including Projecting Sign and Facade Improvement grant programs
5. Engagement & Communications - launched brand new DowntownElgin.com website with updated content, more intuitive Events Calendar and interactive content; increased our weekly Downtown Neighborhood News Top 10 subscriber list to over 9,000 recipients
6. Historic Preservation - worked with downtown property owners to improve appearance and marketability of buildings while maintaining their historic integrity
7. Marketing & Promotions - grew the organization's reach with engaging traditional and social media promotions such as Downtown Madness, Elgin Eat 16, Taste-N-Tweets and other marketing campaigns
8. Member & Community Partnerships - enhanced existing and new relationships with community partners via Elgin Home for the Holidays; promoted well over 1,000 member, City and other downtown events via our various communication resources
9. Special Events - organized a slate of community enriching downtown special events of all sizes from monthly Out to Lunch events to our weekly Harvest Market to the annual 4th of July Parade and more
10. Volunteer Services - well over 1,500 volunteer hours invested into downtown Elgin events, committees and other downtown programming
Join the DNA and help support your downtown. Remember It's not just a revitalization in downtown Elgin...it's a revolution! We Downtown Elgin!