DDA stands for a Downtown Development Authority, which was developed to accomplish two main objectives in older downtowns:
To prevent downtown deterioration
To promote economic growth and revitalization.
DDAs are authorized through Public Act 197 of 1975, as amended. Although established by the Village of Ortonville in 1986, a board of local citizens and business owners run the DDA. Our DDA has been instrumental in the village's streetscape improvements and sponsoring local events, such as the very successful Creekfest.
Ortonville is certified as a National Main Street Community!!!
Who benefits from a Revitalized Commercial District by applying Main Street principles?
Please contact us at 248-627-8070 if you wish to make a donation. *The DDA is a non-profit organization, and as usual, you should contact your personal accountant regarding any beneficial tax deductions.
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News & Information
Upcoming Events in Dowtown Ortonville, Michigan
2008
Calendar of Events
June 13 - Sept. 12 - Beets, Beats & Eats
Downtown Ortonville -6pm-9:00pm
Beets, Beats & Eats meets in Crossman Park every Friday evening, rain or shine through September 12. This event is a farmer's market catering to the entire family with fresh produce (Beets), arts, crafts, local musicians (Beats), with dinner available (Eats).
The remaining schedule of events is as follows:
August 1st Renaissance 6pm-9pm August 8th Quilt Show 6pm-9pm August 15th Pet Night 6pm-9pm August 22nd Kids Night 6pm-9pm August 29th North Oak. Land Conservancy Seedlings 6pm-9pm Sept 5th “Focus on Ortonville” Photo Contest 6pm-9pm Sept 12th Locks of Love 6pm-9pm
September 27- Oct. 31 - Scarecrow Contest
Purchase a stickfigure and create your very own scarecrow to display during the Halloween season. Judging at DPW Garage8:30pm, Halloween night.
December 6 - Christmas in the Village
Christmas in the Village is a festive beginning to the holiday season for all ages to enjoy. You will find children's activities, Santa, Christmas Parade, carolers, lighting of the town tree, and much, much more. This event is in partnership with the Ortonville Chamber of Commerce.
