The DDA's Press Releases

Working with the Brandon School District the Ortonville Downtown Development Authority is proud to announce its participation in September 11, 2001: The Day That Changed the World, an educational exhibition that presents the history of 9/11, its origins, and its ongoing implications through the personal stories of those who witnessed and survived the attacks. Told across 14 posters, this exhibition includes archival photographs and images of artifacts from the Museum's permanent collection. It explores the consequences of terrorism on individual lives and communities at the local, national, and international levels, and encourages critical thinking about the legacies of 9/11.

Ortonville Downtown Development Authority Celebrates National Historic Preservation Month with a New Mural in Downtown Ortonville. Realizing we have an important role to play in the health of our businesses and the culture of our downtown, the Downtown Development Authority Board has launched a Public Art – Mural Program. This effort is consistent with the DDA's strategic objective to reimagine and reinvent public and green spaces in Downtown Ortonville for people to connect and gather.

The Ortonville DDA is seeking to launch a Farmers Market in 2019. The goal is making fresh produce available to residents because there are limited options in the area. The Farmers Market will give residents additional reasons to come downtown on a regular basis and provide the opportunity to collaborate with other events and activities in an attempt to encourage people to discover our businesses and spend their money locally.

Downtown Development Authority takes home two awards at MSOC Event, Ortonville Downtown Development Authority (DDA) was recognized by Main Street Oakland County (MSOC) with two awards at the annual Main Event. The DDA won awards in the categories - On a Shoestring and Out in the Open.