Membership

Discover the power of partnership. When you join the Asheville Downtown Association, you’re becoming part of a group of businesses, nonprofits and individuals committed to the success of Downtown Asheville.

Use the links below to join online.

The Downtown Association serves 350+ members through marketing support, advocacy and networking opportunities. The ADA is the voice of downtown and works to find collaborative solutions to concerns for businesses and residents alike. We have direct representation on the Downtown Commission and work closely with members of City Council and City staff to assist in issues that impact our downtown community.

Membership Benefits

Business and Nonprofit
• Business profile in our online membership directory
• Opportunity to have your events featured on our website and in our newsletter
• Opportunity to place rack cards in the heart of downtown (the only brochure rack on the streets of downtown)

• Cross promotion of ADA members through social media

• Complimentary ad placement in our bi-weekly newsletter to 2K+ subscribers (depending on availability, maximum 6 per year)
• Sponsorship opportunities for ADA events, initiatives and programs

Businesses and nonprofit members also receive the benefits listed below.

Individuals and Families
• Opportunities to build relationships with ADA members and be an active voice in downtown
• Advocacy on issues important to downtown businesses, property owners and residents
• Bi-weekly newsletter and action alerts on downtown news, events and issues
• Networking opportunities at our Member Mixers
• Discounted tickets to ADA events
• Opportunities to serve on committees/task forces and volunteer at ADA events

Membership is open to any business, nonprofit or individual/family. You do not have to be located in Downtown Asheville to support our work.

Membership Levels
• Individual $25
• Family $35
• Nonprofit Organization $50
• Small Business (1-9 employees) $125
• Medium Business (10-19 employees) $200
• Large Business (more than 20 employees) $350