Become a Member

Membership Descriptions & Advertising Opportunities

Annual Retail Membership:

Presence on the Downtown Pella District website
Visibility across Downtown Pella District Facebook and Instagram platforms, including retail spotlights and featured posts
Opportunities to participate in Downtown Pella events such as the Wine Walk, Ridiculous Days, Chocolate Walk, and other community promotions designed to help drive traffic and visibility to your business
Shared advertising opportunities in local publications such as the Town Crier and other regional outlets when available
Inclusion in flyers, posters, event materials, and other promotional marketing pieces
Monthly meetings to collaborate, network, share ideas, and support fellow local businesses
Opportunities to participate in community events, promotions, and downtown campaigns

Annual Non-Retail Membership:

Presence on the Downtown Pella District website
Inclusion in local publications such as the Town Crier and other regional outlets through business listings, event mentions, and promotional opportunities when available
Monthly meetings to collaborate, network, share ideas, and support fellow local businesses
Opportunities to participate in community events, promotions, and downtown campaigns

Event Sponsor:

Businesses and organizations have the opportunity to become event sponsors for many Downtown Pella District events and promotions. Both members and non-members may choose to sponsor specific events through opportunities such as event signage, social media shoutouts, branded displays or art installations, printed promotional materials, or title sponsorships such as “Chocolate Walk sponsored by…” Sponsorships are a great way to increase visibility, support the downtown community, and connect your business with thousands of event attendees throughout the year. Details (payment amounts) will be discussed per event and you can choose your amount below/check out.

The Pella Historic Downtown Retail District (PHDR), also known as Downtown Pella District, is a registered nonprofit 501(c)(6) organization. Memberships, sponsorships, and advertising opportunities are intended to support downtown business promotion and community events and may be considered a business advertising or membership expense rather than a charitable tax-deductible donation. Please consult your tax professional regarding deductibility and classification for your business.