Tips to Maximize Your BDA Membership
Whether you're a brand new business owner in the area or a local fixture, BDA membership offers proven ways to foster key relationships, amplify your brand and actively shape the Downtown experience. Follow these simple steps to take advantage of your membership!
Engage Your Team
Your membership benefits extend throughout your organization. All employees are eligible to receive event discounts and access to BDA staff and resources. Encourage your colleagues to get involved!
- Follow us on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn and Instagram for event details, announcements and the latest Downtown developments
- Attend our Downtown Forward social reception and take advantage of the BDA member discount
- Join an advocacy committee and brush up on our updated Downtown Access Strategy
- Participate in our community events
- Subscribe to our Heart of Bellevue newsletter and receive a weekly brief on local news and promotions that shine a light on the activity, creativity and recovery efforts that bring vitality back to our urban core
Take Your Web Presence to the Next Level
As a BDA member, your organization has a dedicated page in our directory to market your business to the Downtown community and boost online visibility with search engine optimization. Review your featured page and send us revisions at any time by emailing team@bellevuedowntown.com.
Share Your Event
Launching a new product or celebrating a major milestone? Submit your event to our mobile-adaptive calendar in just a few clicks. Add your organization to our curated platform that catalogs the latest activities and entertainment Downtown Bellevue has to offer. Leverage the BDA's audience to reach Downtown customers and visitors - your event could even be featured in our Local Stories blog series or on social media!
Features Include:
- Quick upload
- Event description
- Website and social media links
- Hours of operation
- Branding and photos
- Map location
Stay Informed & Get Involved
Issues & Advocacy:
Through stakeholder feedback and collaboration with city, regional, and state officials, the BDA has a proven process to turn member engagement into clear, effective messaging on issues that impact the Downtown Bellevue neighborhood. Join the conversation at committee meetings and help shape the direction of Downtown Bellevue's future.
Land Use & Livability Committee - Tracks land use code updates, development projects, and other key issues related to the Downtown Livability Initiative.
Transportation Committee - Tracks transportation improvement projects, mobility solutions, and other key issues related to the Downtown Livability Initiative.
Downtown Talks: Breakfast Series and Virtual Conversations
Stream our original online interview series, Downtown Talks, or attend the monthly panel discussion in person with continental breakfast included. Hear from local experts leading the industries represented in Bellevue's core. From retail strategies during the pandemic to the entrepreneurial spirit of homemade ice cream, tune into an informed perspective on topics that affect our distinct Downtown network of business opportunities, tourist attractions and thriving residential population.
Annual BDA Study Tour
Book your ticket to explore, learn, and build relationships with fellow civic leaders in a new environment. Typically a three-day urban excursion, study tours are designed to broaden understanding of other downtown experiences. For more details and answers to frequently asked questions, check out our additional resource guides to orient your team!
Downtown Forward Celebration
We’ve reimagined the Annual Celebration as a social reception to celebrate the tremendous investments, innovations and partnerships in motion around Downtown Bellevue. Together, we're moving Downtown Forward. Join hundreds of community leaders and other BDA members to celebrate the continued growth and evolution of the Downtown cultural and economic landscape with a social hour, live music, keynote speaker, placemaking awards, and expect the evening will hold a few surprises!
Enhance Your Visibility Through Event Sponsorships
From our marquee events to emerging community campaigns, dedicated sponsors help fuel our mission and make these productions possible. Consider partnering with us to host a major event or become a supporting partner! For more information about sponsorship opportunities at all levels, contact Apryl Battin, Vice President of Community Engagement & Partnerships.
Share Your Vision
First and foremost, a thriving Downtown is a boon for business. We're your trusted advocate, uniquely positioned to collect feedback and drive consensus on behalf of our members. What do you imagine for Downtown's future?
Showcase Your BDA Membership
You’re in good company. Download and display our digital BDA member badge on your website or social channels!
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Ready to Join?
Our friendly team is here to support you. Contact us today.