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The bottom-line resource for
PlaceMaking | Destination Marketing | Downtown revitalization & development | Economic development | Community development

Become a DDA Member,
Renew your membership,
or join our email list (Free)

There isn’t any other organization on the planet that has this level of quality information at your fingertips. The DDA is unique in that it brings municipalities and jurisdictions, tourism professionals, downtown associations, community developers, economic development interests, chambers of commerce, arts, and historical societies together - all sharing common resources, making it much easier to work together, achieving long term success. Notice the two cartoons below: A focus of the DDA is to move from the typical economic development express (left), to one that gets everyone on the same page, pulling in the same direction (right). And that leads to incredible success.

 

For nearly 40 years, the DDA team has assisted more than 2,200 communities around the world. What we’ve learned is that when local groups and stakeholders come together and work towards common goals, communities transform into sought-after, vibrant, economically sustainable destinations.

Destination marketing Destination development Downtown revitalizatio Great downtowns Community development Economic Development Tourism marketing Tourism development
Destination marketing Destination development Downtown revitalizatio Great downtowns Community development Economic Development Tourism marketing Tourism development

dda member benefits

  • Membership is just $120 a year ($10 a month).

  • Every WEEK we will be posting new content (how to videos) on both the DDA website Video Vault and the YouTube channel

  • Members have direct access to Roger and the DDA team (via call or email) for any questions or challenges you may be facing

  • You will be the FIRST to know when we post new content, and you can forward those links to other stakeholders in your community (at no charge) to build support for your efforts

  • A Destination Development Certification, which we are working on now and will only be available to members

  • 24/7 access to dozens of how-to videos on just about every destination development subject you can imagine

  • Dozens of video case histories shown in high-resolution photography and video clips each offering great ideas you can emulate

  • Downloadable PDF how-to guides and handouts accompanying each video

  • Downloadable PDF sample ordinances and by-laws (for a variety of subjects)

  • Downloadable posters on the subjects of downtowns, branding, and marketing to help educate your local residents and organizations

  • Perhaps best of all, the DDA is here to uplift, inspire, and empower your community with a fresh "can do" attitude

CHOOSE YOUR SUBSCRIPTION PLAN

  • Best Value

    Annual Plan

    120$
    Every year
     
    • 24/7 access to all site content, which includes:
    • The Vault: the how-to video library
    • Downloadable how-to guides
    • Photographic "Idea Books" various topics
    • The VLOG
    • DDA Community discussion boards
    • Special Presentations
    • Tips, Tricks & New Ideas

  • Quarterly Plan

    35$
     
    Every quarter
    Valid for 3 months
    • 24/7 access to all site content:
    • The Vault: the how-to video library
    • Downloadable how-to guides
    • Photographic "Idea Books" on various topics
    • The VLOG
    • DDA Community discussion boards
    • Special Presentations
    • Tips, Tricks & New Ideas

  • Monthly Plan

    15$
    Every month
    Recurring
     
    • 24/7 access to all site content:
    • The Vault: the how-to video library
    • Downloadable how-to guides
    • Photographic "Idea Books" on various topics
    • The VLOG
    • DDA Community discussion boards
    • Special Presentations
    • Tips, Tricks & New Ideas

  • Join our email list

    0$
     
    Free Plan
    • Please join our email list. We never share your information.
    • You'll be updated each time we post new content to YouTube
    • And to the DDA website
    • Access to The Video Vault requires a paid membership.
    • But access to the YouTube channel is free!

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