Take Advantage of Your BDA Membership
BDA Membership offers proven ways to build key relationships, promote your brand and shape the Downtown you experience every day. Follow these easy steps to make the most of your membership.
Review your public member page and increase your web presence
Bellevuedowntown.com is the premier Downtown Bellevue online marketing website. As a BDA member, we’ve dedicated a featured page to showcase your business to the Downtown community. When someone searches the name of your organization and "Bellevue", there's a high likelihood your BDA profile will top the SEO. Make sure your page reflects what you'd like it to say. Review your page and send us edits or updates at any time by emailing info@bellevuedowntown.com.
- Details about goods or services
- Social media links
- Hours of operation
- Map of location
- Contact details
- Images
- Upcoming events
Share Your Event with the Community
Launching a new product or celebrating a major milestone? Submit your event easily online. Leverage the BDA's 30,000+ monthly page views to communicate with Downtown customers and visitors. Our online, mobile-adaptive calendar is the only one of its kind that focuses on events in Downtown Bellevue and links back to both your website and your public member page. Promote your event by submitting it here at any time. We may even feature it on our blog and social media channels.
- Easy to upload
- Event description
- Links to website
- Hours of operation
- Images and logos
- Map of location
Stay Informed & Get Involved
Issues & Advocacy: Advocacy positions created by BDA members are well respected by city, regional, and state officials. Why? Because the BDA has a proven process to unite stakeholder feedback into clear, effective messaging, which makes a difference on local and regional issues that impact Downtown Bellevue. Join an Advocacy Committee and help shape the direction of Downtown Bellevue.
BDA Breakfast Series: The BDA hosts eight Breakfast Series events throughout the year. Join us to learn about topics that affect local industries, network with Downtown stakeholders and enjoy a delicious plated breakfast to start your day. Save the dates for upcoming Breakfast Series meetings.
Study Tour: Travel with us this fall. You'll explore, learn, and build relationships with fellow civic leaders in a new environment. Location and dates TBD. Read more about the BDA Study Tour.
Annual Celebration: Join 500 other community leaders to celebrate the continued growth and evolution of Downtown Bellevue. Corporate table sponsorships will be available in the fall. Save the date: February 7, 2019. Read more about last year's record event.
Enhance Your Visibility Through Event Sponsorships
Our community events are fueled by our all-star sponsors. We invite you to consider partnering with us to host our major events our community has come to know and love. For more information about sponsorship opportunities at all levels, contact Apryl Battin, Director, Marketing & Partnerships.
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 engage with the BDA and stay in touch with the Downtown community. Encourage your employees to:
- Follow us on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn and Instagram for event updates and Downtown news
- Participate in our BDA Breakfast Series and take advantage of the BDA member discount
- Join an Advocacy Committee
- Attend one of our many community events
- Subscribe to our BDA Member Newsletter (Contact us to be added)
Share Your Vision
A thriving Downtown is good for business. We're your trusted advocate, uniquely positioned to collect feedback and drive consensus on behalf of our members. What do you see in Downtown's future?
Showcase Your BDA Membership
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