Become an investment partner
Invest in Downtown’s Future
The Downtown Hattiesburg Association is focused solely on downtown’s economic success, vitality, and livability. DHA’s mission strengthens existing placemaking efforts and serves as a catalyst to collectively address the next chapter in Downtown’s evolution. Your investment provides the resources to execute efforts in delivering a strong and successful downtown through Advocacy, Action and Collaboration.
PARTNER LEVEL EXCLUSIVE ACCESS:
- Opportunity to participate in small group partnership meetings focused on topics of on economic vitality, beautification, and future development and growth.
- Corporate members-only quarter update e-newsletter.
- Recognized on Downtown website and social media pages
- Recognized on Partners Banner displayed at all DHA functions
- Recognized at Annual Meeting and Partners Reception
- Additional Partner level-specific benefits:
PARTNER LEVEL HIGHLIGHTS
Collaborator Level | $5,000 – $10,000
For the most highly invested stakeholders who want a voice in change and a hand in growth.
Collaborator Level stakeholders lead by example and serve as corporate leaders in driving the vision and supporting the revitalization efforts of our city’s core.
- Logo featured prominently on DHA website home page
- Listed as a Collaborator Level Partner on the Partners Page of DHA website
- Customized profile page on website
- Prominently featured as a Collaborator Partner on key marketing/PR materials & campaigns
- Customizable sponsorship of select Downtown hosted event of your choice**
Champion Level | $3,000 -$5,000
For premier investors who strive for greater impact.
Champion-level stakeholders demonstrate at the highest levels, their organizational support for DHA, demonstrating their corporate responsibility to ensure a vibrant Downtown.
- Logo featured prominently on DHA website home page
- Customized profile on our website
- Listed as a Champion Level Partner on the Partners Page of DHA website
- Prominently featured as a Champion Partner on key marketing/PR materials & campaigns
- Ability to apply $1000 towards sponsorship of one (1) Downtown hosted event of your choice*
Hero Level | $2,000-2,500
For invested community leaders who desire to drive momentum.
Hero-level stakeholders demonstrate their commitment to sustaining the dynamic growth and well-being of downtown by supporting DHA’s efforts to revitalize our city’s core. Demonstrating their high-level belief, as a community partner, that we all share the responsibility of ensuring a vibrant Downtown.
- Listed as a Hero Level Partner on the Partners Page of DHA website
- Prominently featured as a Hero Partner on key marketing/PR materials & campaigns
- Ability to apply $1000 towards sponsorship of one (1) Downtown hosted event of your choice*
Advocate Level | $1,000-$1,500
For community leaders who seek deeper involvement.
Advocate-level stakeholders demonstrate a higher level of support beyond a basic-level partner membership to demonstrate their commitment as a community partner to help ensure a vibrant downtown.
- Listed as an Advocate Level Partner on the Partners Page of the DHA website (
- Listed as an Advocate Partner on key marketing/PR materials & campaigns
- Ability to apply $500 towards sponsorship of one (1) Downtown hosted event of your choice*
Ally Level | $500
For those who want to be engaged
Ally-level stakeholders see their support for DHA as an effort to protect their investment, expand their exposure, and serve as an advocate for a vibrant downtown.
- Ability to apply $250 towards sponsorship of one (1) Downtown hosted event of your choice*
DHA Hosted Events Include:
DHA Annual Meeting Hattiesburg Craft Beer Festival
Brews & Bites First Saturday Events (monthly)
Star-Spangled Celebration Downtown Candlelit Christmas
MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION
Collaborator Partners
Investment Partners
CHAMPION
522 Main Street Hattiesburg, LLC
Hattiesburg Coca-Cola Bottling Co.
ALLY
Anderson Design Center
Landarc Consulting Group, Inc.
Landry Lewis Germany Architects, P.A.
Main Street United Methodist Church
Merchant & Marine Bank
Payne Company
Stage, Style, & Study
University of Southern Miss Alumni Association
Business Members
100 West 4th Street (collective)
4 Points Church
Aides Services Coalition
American Graphics
Anderson Design Center
Association Management Systems, Inc.
Aurora Consulting Group
Author Shoppe
Bloom’s Company
Blu Jazz Café
Bourne Brothers Printing
Buschman Street Cafe
Christian Services, Inc.
Clyde Bryant Insurance Agency
Crawford House
Davis-Morris Law Firm, P.A.
Deakle & Johnson
Depot Kitchen and Market
Doleac Electric Co.
Dossett GMC
DREAM of Hattiesburg
Dukes, Dukes, & Hunter
Dunbar Real Estate, Inc.
Economy Supply Co.
Elks Hall- Show Star LLC
Emja Comics
Fairley’s Wings & More
Fat Cat
Flathau’s Fine Foods
Front Street Studio Dev.
Gratefull Soul
Grants Unlimited
Garner Lumley
Goff Investments
Go Young Fashions
Hattiesburg Concert Association
Hattiesburg Health & Rehab
HCS Trading, Inc.
Hicks Law Firm,PLLC
Hope Community Collective
Hub City Stained Glass
Hub Development
Hulett-Winstead Funeral Home
Inslaw Properties
Intervest
K. Moya Land Design & Development
Laritas House Domestic Abuse Shelter
Lotus Downtown Spa
Lucky Rabbit
Main Street Books
Mason & Magnolia Real Estate
McElhaney Plumbing
McKenzie’s on Main
Mississippi Center for Legal Services
Mockingbird
Moores Funeral Home
Nellie’s Chicken & Daiquiries
Oddfellows Gallery & Antiques
OhSnap
Pearl River Valley Opportunity, Inc.
Pinebelt Community Foundation
Preservation Crossing
R3SM
ReMax Real Estate, Brenda Lambert
Ruby Nails
Sacks Outdoor
Sacred Heart Catholic School
Sage Den
Sales & Marketing Pinebelt
Show Star, LLC- Elks Hall
Singing River Studio
Southbound Bagel
Southeast MS Rural Health Initiative
Southern Anesthesia- Dave Ware
Southern Bone & Joint Specialists, P.A.
Stage, Style & Study
Stone Properties, LLC
Stokes Distributing
Switchyard
T. Michael Reed, Attorney
The All-Star Team, Realtors
The Family YMCA of SE MS
Top Notch Embroidery
Trace Rising
Travis & Travis
Twin Forks Rising Community Dev. Corp.
Twin Forks Wine & Provisions
United Way of Southeast MS
VFW Post 3036, Ronie St.
VFW Post 5379, St James Wright
INDIVIDUAL & FAMILY MEMBERS
Danyella Berry
Jacque & Gary Blackwelder
Raylawni Branch
Russ & Brooke Bryan
George & Barbara Carter
Rebekah Castilaw
Jim & Deedre Coll
Erich Connell
Richard & Mo Conville
Steve & Mary Dryden
Dr. Johnny & Jonice DuPree
Chad & Catherine Edmonson
Corey Ferraez
Harry Goff
Hermine & Bill Granberry
Robert & Lynn Hall
Shawn & Amanda Harris
Web & Michelle Heidelberg
Richard Henry
Jane Kingsafer
Dr. Joe & Meg Paul
Xena Proctor
Theresa Ratti
Elizabeth Schwartz
Kate Smith & Hank Mazaleski
Susan & David Straus
Sally & Garland Sullivan
Lynn Sullivan
Greg & LeighAnn Underwood
LeeAnne & Ronnie Venable
Dave & Amy Ware
Amber Whitaker