Downtown Goshen Membership
Available to all historic district businesses.
Join the team of leaders guiding downtown Goshen’s future!
Guidelines
Location: Historic District
The Historic Downtown District extends from Pike to Madison Streets (north to south) and 2nd to 6th Street (west to east). Business located from 6th Street to Indiana Avenue on Lincoln Avenue are also included in our membership district. 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
Our marketing team will also develop or facilitate special group promotions and events throughout the year. We 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 want to participate in Downtown Goshen events, please see us about sponsorship opportunities.
5 Reasons to be a DGI member
- Access strategic resources to help problem-solve business needs and plan for the next phases of downtown development.
- Sit at the table where decisions are made. Contribute your ideas and preferences during monthly meetings and individual conversations with our team.
- Leverage the power of collaborative advertising through the downtown Goshen network. We feature members throughout the year in social media, press releases, online directories, downtown perspective videos, and member profiles.
- Utilize matching grants for facade improvement.
- Get to know your downtown neighbors, strengthen relationships, and collaborate with your peers.
Membership Levels and Benefits
Basic 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
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• 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 •