Downtown Management Board

ALL DOWNTOWN PETOSKEY ACTIVITIES ARE OVERSEEN BY THE DOWNTOWN MANAGEMENT BOARD (DMB), A GROUP OF NINE MEMBERS WHO ARE APPOINTED BY THE MAYOR AND ALSO SERVE AS DOWNTOWN DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY MEMBERS.

About The DMB

Activities of the downtown organization include special events, marketing, beautification and maintenance efforts, and economic development projects. This board oversees the Downtown Parking Fund and the Parking Management System through its Parking Committee. Volunteer committees that report to the DMB are the Downtown Marketing and Promotions Committee, the Downtown Design Committee, the Downtown Economic Enhancement Committee and the Downtown Organizational Task Force.

Management Board Members

  • Jennifer Shorter, Chair
  • Robin Bennett, Vice Chair
  • Gary Albert
  • Marnie Duse
  • Joe Keedy
  • Stephen Mullen
  • John Murphy, Mayor
  • Becky Philipp-Kranig
  • Drew Smith

Mission Statement

A self-governing board dedicated to planning, promoting, and preserving the downtown business district – the hub of our
community – for the greater good of the business, professional, social, cultural, and service activities located within the defined downtown area.

The purpose of the Downtown Development Authority Board of Directors and Downtown Management Board are to:

(1) Provide leadership for the implementation of improvements as outlined in the Downtown Master Plan as adopted by the City of Petoskey in 1987;

(2) Promote public and private development and physical improvements in the downtown business district as initiated by individuals and organizations;

(3) Serve as an advisory body to the City of Petoskey in matters pertaining to the downtown business district; and

(4) coordinate appropriate downtown programs and services.

Meetings

The Downtown Management Board is scheduled to meet on the third Tuesday of the month at 6:00 pm in the City Hall Community Room. The public is welcome.

Office Location & Contact

409 A E Lake St; Petoskey, MI 49770

Amy Tweeten

Downtown Manager

231-622-8501

amy@petoskeydowntown.com

Strategic Plan

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Application to Serve

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Agendas, Minutes & More Information

Learn More

Activities of the downtown organization include special events, marketing, beautification and maintenance efforts, and economic development projects. This board also oversees the Downtown Parking Fund and the Parking Management System through its Executive Parking Committee. Volunteer committees that report to the DMB are the Downtown Marketing Committee, the Downtown Design Committee, and the Downtown Events Committee. 

Meetings

The Downtown Management Board is scheduled to meet on the third Tuesday of the month at 6:00pm n the City Hall Community Room. The public is welcome. 

Location

409 A E Lake St; Petoskey, MI 49770

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