Friends of Downtown Ludington
Sponsor Downtown Activities
Downtown Ludington is a 501c3 nonprofit organization dedicated to the revitalization of the downtown community through collaboration, advocacy & promotion, and partners to create a sense of place & community where people & businesses grow & prosper.
We strive to create a place where people love to live, work, and play; a place that values its history, but looks forward, ready for the future.
How do we do this?
Create an atmosphere where entrepreneurs can thrive and where the community wants to be to shop, dine and explore
Organize events that draw people to our downtown district to increase business sales and awareness
Make our downtown area more walkable and pedestrian-friendly
Highlight our diverse businesses and tell their stories
Facilitate local grant and loan programs
Continue to implement our streetscape plan, which includes street-side planters, tree replacement, and maintaining fixtures like benches, bike racks, and refuse containers
Celebrate the volunteers who donate their time towards our efforts
Promote living downtown by encouraging the use of second-story spaces.
We work tirelessly to improve the appearance and economics of downtown to create a place where people from all over the region love to be.
How can you get involved?
Attend our events: Love Ludington Street Party, weekly farmers market, weekly live music nights, Octoberfest, Small Business Saturday, and holiday events
Interact with and share our posts on social media: find us @downtownludington
Volunteer: our events hinge on dedicated volunteers who carry our mission forward. Committees are also a great way to cater to your specific talents!
Invest in Downtown Ludington: monthly or a one-time gift; your investment in downtown makes a difference!
Be downtown: eat downtown, shop downtown, play downtown! Support and get to know your local business owners and why they chose #DowntownLudington.
We hope that you are inspired to get involved. Why? Because it’s YOUR downtown, and you can make a difference! Click the button below, or contact Kristen Smith at kristens@ludington.org or 231-845-0324, to learn more or to become a Friend of Downtown Ludington. If you would like to sponsor a downtown event, contact Myndi Dangler, myndid@ludington.org.
