Downtown Goshen Membership Guidelines
Register TodayBasic Membership
FOR THOSE WHO WANT BASIC ENGAGEMENT- Access to monthly merchant meetings
- Supply of downtown event brochures
- Listing on the downtown Goshen member directory
- Online member promotions
- Window decal to mark your location
- Promotion on regional entertainment calendars, social media and regional press
Hero Membership
FOR THOSE WHO STRIVE FOR GREATEST IMPACT- The Hero level includes all the benefits of the Basic membership plus featured sponsorship during TWO events or special promotions of your choice.
- Access to monthly merchant meetings
- Supply of downtown event brochures
- Listing on the downtown Goshen member directory
- Online member promotions
- Window decal to mark your location
- Promotion on regional entertainment calendars, social media and regional press
- TWO featured event sponsorships
Champion Membership
FOR THE WHO SEEK DEEPER INVOLVEMENT- The Champion level includes all the benefits of a Basic membership + sponsorship during the event of your choice.
- Access to monthly merchant meetings
- Supply of downtown event brochures
- Listing on the downtown Goshen member directory
- Online member promotions
- Window decal to mark your location
- Promotion on regional entertainment calendars, social media and regional press
- One featured event sponsorship
Guidelines
Historic Downtown District
The Historic Downtown District extends from Pike to Madison Streets (north to south) and 2nd to 6th Street (west to east). Businesses must be physically located within the boundaries of the Historic Downtown District to apply for membership.
Registration
Each business must annually register or renew their membership.
Participation
DGI encourages Members to participate in all Downtown Goshen events and promotions but we recognize this is not always feasible. Participation in special events, such as First Fridays, is optional.
Deadline
You may register to become a Member at any time throughout the year.
Special Advertising Promotions
DGI’s marketing team will also develop or facilitate special Downtown Goshen group promotions and events throughout the year. DGI may require an additional fee to participate in special promotions to cover additional advertising costs.
Businesses (Outside The Downtown District)
If your business/organization is located outside the downtown commercial district and you would like to participate in Downtown Goshen events, please see us about sponsorship opportunities.
5 Reasons to be a DGI member
- Resources
Access strategic resources to help problem-solve business needs and plan for the next phases of downtown development. - Influence
Sit at the table where decisions are made. Contribute your ideas and preferences during monthly meetings and individual conversations with our team. - Promotions
Leverage the power of collaborative advertising through the downtown Goshen network. We work hard to make sure to feature every member throughout the year in social media, press releases, online directory, downtown perspective videos, and member profiles. - Grants
Utilize matching grants for facade improvement. - Connections
Get to know your downtown neighbors, strengthen relationships, and collaborate with your peers.
Events in 2025
See the lineup of DGI events in 2025.
Shop Locally
Put your $ Where your ❤ Is
When you shop at a local business you also
• Keep money in YOUR local economy •
• Support the uniqueness of our community •
• Create and sustain local jobs •
• Help the environment •
• Build community relationships •
• Increase the local tax base •
• Invest in entrepreneurship •
• Make Goshen more loveable •
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