Membership Benefits

Since 2000, the Downtown Bellingham Partnership has been the only organization that unites the diverse interests that define our city center. Through our network of members, we present a powerful voice for Downtown Bellingham.
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Streetscaping Projects Downtown Bellingham Partnership Maintenance Crew Downtown Bellingham Information Station	Individual and business members in the Partnership receive a variety of benefits, including: Networking Opportunities: Quarterly member only meetings, quarterly newsletters, the best source for information about issues affecting Downtown. A Voice for Downtown: Support the one organization that represents all of Downtown businesses, residents, and visitors. An Improved Quality of Life Downtown: Your membership plays a direct role in presenting events, programs, and other promotions that enhance the city center. Beautification: The Partnership landscapes the Downtown streetscape with hanging baskets, ground plantings and a variety of flower planters. A Clean and Welcoming Downtown: Our Maintenance Program improves the downtown environment within the maintenance district. Our maintenance crew cleans downtown sidewalks and street furniture. They also function as Downtown ambassadors to improve public safety by providing information to downtown visitors and acting as an extra set of eyes and ears for law enforcement. Downtown Information Station: The Partnership operates a year-round info station to welcome and orient visitors to Downtown with a central location for information on events, entertainment, shopping, lodging, cultural entities and restaurants. Our knowledgeable and helpful staff provides maps, brochures, calendars of events, online kiosk information and ticket sales.
Business members receive added benefits, including: An improved business climate due to the Partnership's advocacy for downtown-friendly policies and efforts to attract visitors downtown. Promotion of Downtown through cooperative advertising, events, and programs that promote the area locally, regionally, and internationally. A welcoming business environment through our Downtown Maintenance and Beautification Programs which maintain a clean and welcoming environment. Increased visibility through a free link on the Partnership's website and interactive map and reduced pricing for listings in our downtown map and business directory. Networking opportunities to help grow your business and make important community connections. Special member pricing to participate in Partnership sponsored events and promotions such as Downtown Dollars, Art Walks, Downtown Sounds and member websites. Become a member today!	Shopping on Railroad Avenue Downtown Dollars