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