About The DDA

The Ortonville DDA is made up of volunteers, people from many different backgrounds, dedicated to creating a vibrant business downtown within a happy, safe community in which to raise a family.

The Ortonville DDA helps businesses and the community prosper together by assessing the needs of local businesses, customizing resources to meet those needs through strong partnerships, activities, community involvement, and special promotions. We provide technical expertise, a valuable network of contacts, and an array of benefits through viable partnerships.

Ortonville DDA Mission Statement

Dedicated to promoting economic revitalization, supporting local businesses, and preserving the natural and historic heritage of the Village of Ortonville by using the 4-point Main Street Approach.

Ortonville DDA Vision Statement

The Ortonville DDA is a group of volunteers who are highly engaged, dedicated, and driven. We work with our community members and provide resources and tools to help them succeed in improving the quality of life in our downtown. We collaborate with others to preserve our character, natural resources and history, while creating beautiful gathering spaces for families, friends, and neighbors to come together to create memories. We help build successful businesses that thrive, enhance our downtown, and provide interest to our already quaint village. Our focus is on creating a strong, vibrant, high quality downtown area that serve the needs and desire of our community.

Who is the DDA and What Do They Do?

The Ortonville DDA has been a success because of the hard work and commitment of its dedicated and supportive volunteers. Opportunities abound for interested business leaders, residents, and community supporters. Volunteers are asked to commit a minimum of at least five hours per month. They can be involved through four different committees.

The Organization Committee's efforts range from Volunteer Development, Communication/Strategic Planning, fundraising, and advocacy.
The Promotions Committee works on Marketing and PR Strategic Planning, Image Development, Retail and Business Promotions, as well as Special Event Planning.
The Design Committee contributes by recommending public space designs, building improvements, design education and technical assistance, and design regulations and enforcement.
The Economic Restructuring Committee focuses on market research, business assistance, financial assistance, or property development.

The Ortonville DDA was created under the auspices of Michigan Public Act 197 of the Public Acts of 1975 to promote economic growth and development. The DDA is comprised of an active Board of Directors, the Executive Director, Matt Jenkins and numerous committee volunteers. Together they lend a helping hand to prospective and current business owners located within the DDA district.

Board of Directors

The Ortonville DDA Board of Directors is composed of a DDA stakeholder majority and a minority of other stakeholders in our community. The Board renews commitments and re-appoints officers in January each year. Meetings are held at the Village of Ortonville Conference Room, 476 Mill Street, Ortonville MI 48462.

Please check our Community Calendar - meetings are open to the public.

President - Courtney McClerren

President Elect - Leanne Claxton

Treasurer - David Wilson

Secretary - Paul Amori

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