DMI was established in 2011. Since our certification as a Main Street America program, among our many accomplishments we have:
Created a special $100,000 revolving Micro Loan Program in collaboration with First Financial Bank for both new and existing downtown businesses.
Brought over 55,000 people downtown to attend 90-plus DMI-sponsored events.
Established the first Designated Outdoor Refreshment Area (DORA) in the state of Ohio and Sunday liquor sales.
Helped to create a downtown Entertainment District resulting in a variety of eating and drinking options – with 13 bars and restaurants and counting!
Used many of our assets like Insurance, or acting as a fiscal agent to help other community organizations hold events in our Downtown.
Helped to secure the pedestrian walk lights installed at Central and Broad so downtown visitors can safely move between businesses.
In 2023 alone, DMI’s Board of Directors, staff and our army of volunteers have given over 4,084 hours of service, valued at more than $122,322 in support of Downtown.
In 2024, with your support we will continue to focus on 4 key areas of downtown preservation and revitalization:
Organization – Building consensus & cooperation among Middletown’s businesses and organizations.
Design – Preserving downtown’s history while enhancing its image and appearance.
Promotions – Marketing the unique characteristics of downtown to shoppers, investors, new businesses, tourists & others.
Economic development – Strengthening the existing economic base while diversifying through new business opportunities.