Downtown Development Association

dda-logo-20100122The Morganton Downtown Development Association  (a.k.a. DDA), originated in 1985 as a membership based organization for local merchants and business owners in Downtown Morganton, NC.

With a primary focuses of advocacy, lobbying, and sponsorship, membership in the DDA also offers a unique networking opportunity with local business owners who face similar challenges and successes.



ACC Chili Cook Off!

dda-acc-chili-cook-off-150pxDo you have an outstanding Chili Recipe?  Then, come compete in the 16th Annual ACC Chili Cook-off, sponsored by the Morganton Downtown Development Association!

The Cook-Off will take place Friday, March 12 at the Community House (on King Street) from 11:00 am to 1:30 pm. A BARGAIN PRICED $6.00 ticket buys all-you-can-eat chili with ALL the fixin’s, cornbread, salad, desert and drink! (If you're busy, you can get it to go!)

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Members

2009 - 2010 DDA Members

  • Bank of Granite

  • BB&T

  • BB&T Insurance Services

  • Benjamin's and Libba's

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Want to get involved?

It's easy to get involved with the Downtown Development Association!

Just email us (or call) and we will happily send you an application!

Questions? Contact Wanda Rose, Vice President (Membership) at (828) 732-2598 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or Beth Willard at the Main Street Office (828) 438-5252 or  This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

 

 
Board of Directors

2009 - 2010 Board of Directors

  • Anne LaFrance, The LaFrance Center

  • Beth Walker, Carolina First Bank

  • Betsy Rasmussen, Mountain Micro Systems

  • Christine Lindsay, The News Herald

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Community Outreach

The Downtown Development Association has a strong foundation of community outreach and interaction.

For example, DDA Members:

  • Serve on advisory boards that affect downtown life and business
  • Sponsor various downtown events, like the TGIF Summer Concert Series
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