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, 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 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 - $184,000 sold in 2009 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 are:

President Todd McMillen, McMillen's Creative Custom Framing

Vice President Brian Kluzak, Northwestern Bank

Treasurer Pam Marsh, Red Ginger

Secretary Dave Leonard, Orvis Streamside

Sarah Jane Bye, By Candlelight Amish Furnishings

James C. Smith, James C. Smith

Amy Joslin, Traverse Northern Michigan's Magazine

Stacy Sheren-Colombo, Holiday Traditions

Kay Jerome, Kay's