COVID-19 - DDA

During these uncertain times, the word “together” has so much more meaning than it did even just one month ago. As we continue to navigate the future, we want you to know that the DDA will be here for you. Downtown Traverse City is beloved by our entire community, as well as the millions of people who continue to visit every year. The DDA, in cooperation with other community partners, has assisted in several initiatives over the last few weeks in support of our small downtown businesses. We will continue to do everything we can to support Downtown Traverse City. We Are Downtown Together.

COVID-19 UPDATES

For the most up to date updates, visit the Grand Traverse County Health Department site, here: http://gtchd.org/2231/COVID-19-Novel-Coronavirus

COVID-19 Hotline

Questions? Start by calling this hotline 1-888-535-6136

Available from 8 am – 5 pm daily

The Latest News: May 22, 2020

GT County Update: May 22, 2020

Payroll Protection Plan (PPP)
Application Available April 27, 2020

Safeguard Recommendations for Retail

Safeguard Recommendations for Restaurants

COVID-19 Preparedness & Response Plan Template

Sample Screening Checklist

Liquor License FAQ

Reopening Business: Best Use Water Management

Grand Traverse County COVID-19

Grand Traverse County COVID-19 Website

COVID-19 Essential Business Guidelines & Toolkit

Grand Traverse County Public Health Emergency Order

Hand Washing Stations in Downtown TC

Buy Local Give Local Fund

The DDA launched the Buy Local Give Local Fund on April 20, 2020. Due to your generous donations, we exceeded our $50,000 funding goal! Together, we will make an impact on small businesses and those in need.

On May 1, 2020, 1,000 jump ropes were distributed at the TCAPS meal pick up sites with instructional curriculum to encourage happy and healthy activity in our youth. Art supplies, face masks, sanitizer, and more have been purchased through nearly 100 businesses in Downtown Traverse City.

As we move forward and look toward the other side of this pandemic, it is more important than ever to support local businesses. With your support, our dynamic and vibrant city center will thrive again.

Follow our progress on the Buy Local Give Local Fund on Facebook and here as we continue to purchase items at Downtown businesses and distribute to our partners at Goodwill Inn, Munson Healthcare Foundation, Traverse Bay Children’s Advocacy Center, and Traverse City Area Public Schools.

Downtown Recovery Team

The Downtown Office has launched several marketing initiatives to boost online sales, curbside pick up, take out and delivery options.

The DDA has developed a “Recovery Team” – a local team of trusted professionals who have agreed to help the DDA and downtown business owners answer financial or employment questions and identify and navigate state and federal financial programs associated with recovery from COVID-19.

If you have specific questions or need advice on how to work through these unprecedented times, complete the form below and the DDA will team you up with the a member of the Recovery Team to assist.

Recovery Team Members:
Terry Beia: Downtown Property Owner
John Di Giacomo: Downtown Business Owner: Revision Legal
Jeanine Easterday: Retired Registered Nurse with Masters in Administration
Bill Golden: Downtown Business Owner, Golden Shoes
Marc Judge: Independent Bank
Pam Marsh: Business Owner, Red Ginger
Thomas Ranville: Independent Bank
Sean Skarshaug: Business Owner, Copy Central/Traverse Repro
Bob Sutherland: Business Owner, Cherry Republic
Kurt Swartz: MI Planners HR Professionals

Recovery Team Inquiry

Hospitality Relief Fund

In an effort to provide immediate assistance to local workers in the food service and hospitality industry negatively impacted by the COVID-19, our friends at The Good Bowl have launched The Good Bowl Hospitality Relief Fund today, with support from the DDA and The Ticker/Northern Express.

The program will provide gift cards to individuals seeking financial assistance for day-to-day living expenses such as gas or groceries. The one-time individual gifts are meant to offer a lifeline to those most in need and will be disbursed on a weekly basis.

Apply Here

BUSINESS RESOURCES

Parking Updates

Effective May 22, 2020, Parking Enforcement will resume enforcement of meter violations. All meter violations will be issued as a courtesy warning. The purpose of the courtesy warning is to remind parkers to be neighborly and mindful of the on-street use. All non-meter violations which include: loading zones, curbside meter bag time limits, handicap, improper parking and where prohibited by sign violations will be enforced beginning May 22, 2020.

Parking Garage Closure: The Old Town Parking Garage (125 East Eighth Street) and the Larry C. Hardy Parking Garage (303 East State Street) will be open for transient use with entries between the hours of 7 AM-8 PM and exits available 24 hours a day. Permit holders will continue to have 24-hour access to both facilities (doors and lanes) by using their proximity card. The Traverse City Police Department will be monitoring both parking garages.

Traverse City Parking Services remains committed to providing necessary parking services to the community as we work to manage the effects and spread of Coronavirus. If you have any questions or need assistance, please email nicole@downtowntc.com and we will be happy to assist.