Category Archives: DDA

CreekFest 2013 – Amos Orton Look A Like Contest

Posted on May 10, 2013 by

 Sponsored by Ortonville Historic Society

 Men Wanted!

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Men with interesting facial hair, that is!

Contest will take place on The Old Mill front porch at 12:30pm June 29th during CreekFest.  1st place wins $50 cash and a family membership to The Old Mill Museum and Historical Society.  Bring those beards!  (must be natural facial hair – no substitutes accepted.)

Printable Poster (PDF download) Orton Lookalike Poster

Registration (PDF download) Registration -Amos Orton Lookalike Contest

Posted in CreekFest, DDA

Ortonville DDA Mission

Posted on January 16, 2013 by

The Ortonville DDA is dedicated to promoting revitalization, supporting local businesses and preserving our heritage in the Village of Ortonville by using the 4-point Main Street Approach. The Main Street approach focuses on the following areas: Design – Help Ortonville … Continue reading →

Posted in About, DDA

2013 Workplans

Posted on January 16, 2013 by

What is a Work Plan? These Work Plans have been prepared to help guide the activities, deliberations, expenditures and policy development of the Ortonville Downtown Development Authority (Ortonville DDA) by its Board of Directors, Executive Director, and Committees.  It is … Continue reading →

Posted in About, DDA

What is Main Street?

Posted on January 16, 2013 by

What is Main Street? Developed by the National Trust for Historic Preservation 30 years ago, the National Main Street Center encourages public-private partnerships to enhance community livability and job creation while maintaining the historic character of communities’ traditional commercial districts. … Continue reading →

Posted in About, DDA

Halloween in the Village

Posted on October 8, 2012 by

October 31, 2012 6:30pm – Trick or Treating  7:30pm – Bonfire at DPW Garage (Cedar and Ball streets), Cider and Donuts 

Posted in DDA

A Night at the Races Sponsors

Posted on March 2, 2012 by

Thank you Event Sponsor Thank you individual race sponsors Thank you other prize contributors Glitz Salon MPK Photos Janet Tait, Healing Touch Ann Arbor Brewing Company Susan Reddy, Creative Memories John Mathers Insurance Computer Tutor, Graphics, and More Rob Butler … Continue reading →

Posted in DDA, Events, Race

Highlights – A Night at the Races 2011

Posted on March 2, 2012 by

Posted in DDA, Events, Race

Demographics – 2010 Census

Posted on November 11, 2011 by

Snapshot of population within a 20 mile radius of downtown Ortonville: A majority of the people living nearby are caucasian, married, and living in their own detached homes.  Most have at least 2 cars for the household and drive alone to work. … Continue reading →

Posted in DDA

Executive Summary – 2010

Posted on August 17, 2011 by
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Executive Summaries – scanned The link above has 2010 Executive Summary Reports for  Oakland County, Brandon Twp, and Groveland Twp. Goods and services expenditure report 2010 20 mile buffer The link above shows the spending habits of people within 20 … Continue reading →

Posted in Businesses, DDA

Volunteer Opportunities

Posted on June 16, 2011 by
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Great ideas and people who want to take action are always welcome.  These are a few ideas: Create Membership Program for Downtown Ortonville Revitalization Efforts Help plan Christmas In The Village (December 3, 2011) Help during Christmas in the Village … Continue reading →

Posted in DDA, Events