The Downtown Traverse City Association (DTCA) is a voluntary merchant association whose mission is to advance, protect and perpetuate the commerical, professional, financial and general business interests of Downtown Traverse City.  

Programs

The DTCA offers the following programs:

• Promotion - website, social network sites, brochures, print ads, and merchant directory signs offer general and business-specific advertising
• Member Events - encourage networking and offer training to members
• Community Events - enhances the Downtown Experience - includes Friday Night Live, Chili Cook-Off & Art Walk, Traverse City Restaurant Week and more!
• Business Rention and Attraction (in conjunction with the DDA) - work with existing and other businesses to find space and improve the downtown business climate
• Gift Certificates - $243,000 sold in 2010 keeping local dollars local.

Consider being a part of this great organization!  Click here for membership information.

For more information on buying local and how it can positively impact your community, click here.

Governance

The DTCA is governed by a nine-member Board of Directors.  The current board members are:

President Brian Kluzak, Northwestern Bank

Vice President Pam Marsh, Red Ginger

Treasurer James C. Smith, James C. Smith Fine Jewelry

Secretary Dave Leonard, Orvis Streamside

Allison Beers, Events North

Amy Joslin, Traverse Northern Michigan's Magazine

Jeff Joubran, Sweet Pea

Amy Parker, Park Place Hotel

Jamie Roster, The Cherry Stop