Ocala Downtown Business Alliance , Ocala, Florida

Ocala, Florida

Ocala, Florida

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The Downtown Business Alliance (DBA) is a not-for-profit organization established in 2003, founded and operated on a volunteer basis by business owners and community members. The DBA uses the collective voice of Downtown business owners to improve the quality of Downtown, attract new businesses to the area, and increase Downtown property values. The Downtown Business Alliance's goal is to be a voice of the Downtown community and to promote and support quality economic, cultural and residential development in Downtown Ocala. 

Strength in Numbers: 

  • Sharing ideas and support to effect changes that will encourage business growth in the historic business district
  • Marketing opportunities with members 
  • Central information clearing house 
  • Business mentoring for new enterprises 
  • Group advertising and promotional activities 
  • Free Website
  • Build and hosting for 3 months
  • Internet marketing/business productivity courses
  • Discounts to web services 
  • A political voice 

Why become a DBA member?

Leverage marketing funds and expertise as made available by RFP# 13-016 from the City of Ocala. As a member of DBA you gain access to joint marketing vehicles amplified by marketing funds. The marketing vehicles available to members include:

  1. Customized DBA Co-Marketing Enabled Website (build reference networks)
  2. Joint Member Packages marketed through the internet (digital ads on facebook, google)
  3. Access to video commercials shown in Marion Theatre and potentially beyond.
  4. Access to live radio commercials during Buddy Martin “Hear” Downtown segments
  5. Access to joint advertising vehicles for surrounding communities (retirement, equestrian)
  6. Access to a joint email co-marketing list (large list of regular downtown visitors)

With the grant, DBA is building a powerful presence for downtown, join us!




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