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There are many ways to get the most out of your membership in the Downtown Wheaton Association
Your participation is our greatest resource
The Downtown Wheaton Association (DWA) was created so that merchants, owners and those who care about downtown Wheaton could work together to make things better. It is when we put our creative resources and energy together that we can do more than any one business or individual could do on their own. Join the DWA and discover the possibilities. Comments? Suggestions? We want to hear from you.
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List your business in the DWA Directory: Customers can easily find DWA businesses in our enhanced directory that is alphabetical, with members listed first. Members can also include offers in their listing and even add a picture and/or a menu. Contact the office for more details and keep your information current. Ask us how you can show up at the very top of the list with an enhanced listing.
Particpate in the Shoppers' Club: The new Shoppers' Club will be a great way to introduce and stay in front of those who shop and dine in downtown Wheaton. DWA Members will be showcased, and this will become a targeted tool to promote DWA events to those who want information about what is happening in downtown Wheaton. Add yourself to our DWA member email list to make sure that you receive advance notice of the schedule and tips on how to get the most out of this service.
Submit events to our News Feed: Do you have an upcoming store event that you'd like the Wheaton community to know about? DWA's Membership News Feed form makes it easy to broadcast your news and events on our homepage. Store events will highlighted in our events section (try it now in by clicking on the image to your left), offering a great way to spread the word about your downtown Wheaton event! This RSS feed geared to getting your business on the Internet and will improve search results for all Wheaton businesses.
Become a Featured Business: Lastly, becoming a featured business with a prominent ad on our homepage gives our members a mini site on the DWA site. There's no cost to DWA members. Four businesses will be featured every quarter and the previous featured businesses will be online for a year. All you have to do is complete the form and supply pictures and you will randomly be chosen from only those who provide the information.
Build your network DWA committees and volunteering at events is an important way to network with other merchants and help execute the mission of the organization.
Get to know Wheaton's Downtown Retail Consultant
A great resource for new and existing businesses is Wheaton's Dowtown Retail Consultant, Cathy Maloney. She can help you evaluate opportunities in downtown Wheaton and provide advice and retail wisdom.
Research business loans, grants and other programs for Downtown Wheaton businesses
The City of Wheaton's website provides information on business development loans, grants for downtown retail development and other special programs.
Other resources for retailers
Help customers find you on the Google Business Directory by creating a listing of your business. Keep your address, phone number, hours of operation, and more up-to-date. Even create coupons and display photos and videos, all at no extra charge.
