The Downtown Association of Fairbanks is looking forward to a bright future for our
downtown area. We are inviting you to become an active part of the growth and revitalization
of our downtown.

Your business has probably already availed of the many benefits that the Downtown
Association offers to everyone in our community, whether that be through using our
Community Service Patrol program, to participating in the restaurant and downtown guide,
walking maps, or special marketing opportunities for our three signature international events.

As a member you will be kept informed of the latest developments and future trends,  
encouraged to add your voice to our great community, and enjoy these exclusive
opportunities:

Year-round cooperative marketing opportunities
Stretch your marketing dollars through cooperative marketing.  By partnering with other
members, you can deliver your message to your targeted audience and save.  All members
are able to avail of our special non-profit rates.

Seed Online Retail Training Program
We are the only community in the United States to offer the world’s most comprehensive     
online retail training program. This exclusive offer of access is only available to our
Downtown Association members. We are honored to be permitted this incredible
opportunity. To date this program has received rave reviews in the UK, Australia, and New
Zealand since its launch in late 2007.

The eight training programs suitable for owner, management and staff include:
        Buying for Retail
        Conflict Management
        Customer Service and Selling
        Leading a Team Effectively
        Performance Management
        Recruiting Effectively
        Reference Checking
        Visual Merchandising

For a preview visit them on-line at www.retailseed.com.au.

Free Web listing of your business including a picture, description, and a complimentary
link to your website if you have one
Our “Downtown Guide” section at www.downtownfairbanks.com offers visitors a resource
of what is available to them in the downtown area. Members benefit from this exposure and
have reported that visitors found out about their business or service through our website.
This includes an image and a 30 word listing along with fax and phone contacts. The  
Downtown Association of Fairbanks will be happy to provide and organize the (125 x 125 dpi)
image free of charge.

Our members also enjoy these services and materials:

Free Notary Services (please allow 24 hours notice)

Free real estate listings of any properties for sale or rent within the Downtown area

Subscription to our membership electronic newsletter which includes socio-economic
trends and indicators

Access to market statistics, downtown Security reports, relevant property values, etc.

Promotional and advertising support for any public events being held Downtown

Access to the Association’s Resource Material, including video and workbooks about
growing downtown businesses

Invitation to Downtown Association of Fairbanks Annual Meeting and Golden Heart
presentation and other VIP events

Advance notice of Downtown Association of Fairbanks programs and events

Knowing that you are a vital part of the revitalization of downtown Fairbanks

Interested? Click here to Apply for Membership.  We hope you take advantage of our
member benefits and become a part of the revitalization of the downtown. Please don’t
hesitate to contact us if you have any questions, ideas, or comments regarding our
membership, our downtown or any of our programs.  
Our Membership
Downtown Association of Fairbanks     410 Cushman Street, Fairbanks AK 99701  P.907.452.8671  F.907.457.8859          Copyright 2008
"Together, by Promoting, Preserving & Revitalizing Downtown, we continue
to help Fairbanks reach her true potential for a bright and prosperous future for all."
--David van den Berg, Executive Director