BECOME A PARTNER!

ARE YOU AN INDIVIDUAL OR A LOCAL BUSINESS Wanting TO SUPPORT Downtown Tupelo? CONSIDER BECOMING A PARTNER OF Downtown Tupelo Main Street ASSOCIATION! YOUR partnership MAKES A DIFFERENCE!

GET CONNECTED TO CREATE A STRONGER COMMUNITY!

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1. What IS DOWNTOWN TUPELO MAIN STREET ASSOCIATION?

DTMSA is a 501(c)(4) non-profit organization working for the revitalization and promotion of Historic Downtown Tupelo.

2. WHO FUNDS DOWNTOWN TUPELO MAIN STREET ASSOCIATION?

Funds are generated through local government, partnership dues, grants, sponsorships, and self generated funds.

3. WHY SHOULD YOU BECOME A partner?

Your partnership ensures that projects and enhancements will continue in Downtown Tupelo. You are investing in the betterment of your community today to ensure a bright future for tomorrow!

4. WHY ARE partnership RATES BASED ON THE NUMBER OF EMPLOYEES?

By preserving and restoring our Historic Downtown, we directly impact and benefit the lives of individuals within our community; individuals who work in your business. The more employees you have, the more people benefit and participate in the work of Main Street.

5. WHAT IF MY BUSINESS IS NOT IN DOWNTOWN?

A clean and prosperous downtown is the benchmark for a thriving community. Everyone benefits from a vibrant downtown!

6. WHO DOES THE WORK OF Downtown Tupelo Main Street ASSOCIATION?

DTMSA is a community-driven organization and is governed by a board of 15 directors with a full time executive director and 3 full time staff members managing the day to day activities of our organization. Our staff, Board of Directors, Downtown Tupelo businesses, volunteers and City of Tupelo work together to accomplish our mission.

7. WHAT HAS Downtown Tupelo Main Street ASSOCIATION ACCOMPLISHED?

You can simply ride through Historic Downtown Tupelo to take note of our past projects. Our award-winning projects include the Elvis Presley Birthplace Bike Trail, many murals, bicycle racks, crosswalks, the restoration of business facades and Fairpark. DTMSA is also a national winner of the prestigous Great American Main Street Award (2020). Many of these projects would not have been possible without the help of our public and private community partners.

8. ARE THERE OTHER WAYS TO PARTICIPATE?

Yes! DTMSA relies heavily on active volunteers to serve on committees, help with events and fundraising, or sponsoring events. Contact our office to get involved!

Your partnership not only supports the operation of DTMSA, but also the restoration and revitalization of Downtown Tupelo, creating economic vitality. Your partnership also aides in creating a unique sense of place as we together promote the Downtown Tupelo brand.

2024 INDIVIDUAL PARTNERSHIP

Are you an individual who wants to support Downtown Tupelo? Consider becoming an individual partner of Downtown Tupelo Main Street Association! Your partnership makes a difference.

BENEFITS:

2 FREE event tickets to the following: Bud & Burgers, Wine Downtown, Chili Fest, and Ale Trail
Name listed on the DTMSA website as a supporter of Downtown Tupelo
Invitation to membership meetings - as an individual partner, you become a voting partner and are invited to our Annual Meeting and Awards held each Fall
One Downtown Tupelo Car Decal - show your support for Downtown Tupelo!
One Downtown Tupelo Branded Cap - rep your favorite Downtown!

Individual Partnership

$50.00

Purchase your individual partnership here and receive your partnership packet by mail within two weeks of purchase!

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2024 BUSINESS PARTNERSHIP

Organizations located in the Downtown Tupelo District are eligible for a DTMSA partnership which include voting rights. This comes into play at the Annual Meeting each Fall where board members are selected and other major planning takes place. During monthly meetings, partners discuss event planning, community outreach, and improvements to the Downtown Area.

BENEFITS:

Business included in DTMSA retail and restaurant visitor guides - exclusive to restaurant and retail partners
Assistance with advertising - access to our staff to assist with your marketing
Professional assistance - you’re invited to trainings of topics including design, promotion, merchandising and other areas offered by the Mississippi Main Street and National Main Street throughout the year.
Assistance with hosting your own events - looking to host an event but unsure where to start? Contact us in advance and we’ll walk you through the proper steps.
Voting rights at Annual Meeting - pull up a seat at our table
Company name listed on website
Business promoted on social media - Facebook and Instagram (@downtowntupelo)
Participation in Downtown Dollars - become a part of our Downtown Dollars program! Interested in how this works? Contact us!
Downtown Tupelo window decal - show your support for Downtown Tupelo!