WHY be Involved
- Contributing to the success of Downtown and its revitalization. It takes everyone, every business, to make downtown a destination
- Thriving Downtown means more people and potential customers
- Marketing of your business through TSEP channels
- Assistance with project and new business Press Releases and disbursement of releases to over 70 media outlets
- Business collaborations and relationship building
HOW to be Involved
- Participate in “Third Thursdays" by creating a special for the month and sharing it on the event discussion page.
- Follow Downtown Tiffin social media pages:
Facebook: @DowntownTiffinOh Instagram: @tiffindowntown Twitter: @DowntownTiffin TikTok: @downtowntiffin Linked In: TSEP YouTube: @DowntownTiffin
- Share Downtown Tiffin social media posts on your business pages to encourage cross-promotion of events and specials Facebook: @DowntownTiffinOh Instagram: @tiffindowntown
- Like and comment on other Downtown businesses specials
- Partner with other downtown business's - special events, gift baskets, specials
- Create your buzz and let us know (new products, events, donations). Facebook: @DowntownTiffinOh Instagram: @tiffindowntown
- Join the Merchants Facebook Group (private): https://www.facebook.com/groups/838952793909697
- Attend the Downtown Tiffin Merchant’s Committee meetings or one of the Main Street Committees revitalizing downtown and its continued growth (Design, Marketing, Business Enhancement)
- Read the Downtown Digest - the monthly e-newsletter with updates, programs and incentives for businesses, announcements, and other downtown facts. To subscribe, email gross@tiffinseneca.org
BENEFITS of being Involved
- Community and collaboration
- Participating in downtown events creates better business opportunities
- The Downtown Tiffin Main Street Manager (Donna Gross) is your go-to contact that will help you navigate anything from zoning, permits, signage, codes, etc.
- Guidance through projects - renovation, expansion, hiring, training, business planning, proformas, local Architectural Board of Review approvals for signage and any exterior work on downtown buildings.
- Information about incentives - facade and sign grant programs, CRA, loan assistance, and more (see next tab for more details).
- Radio, video, and social media promotion of downtown
