About Us
Development
Our organization has been working in downtown Bemidji for several decades using the name Downtown Development Authority. In the past several years, we have refreshed our mission statement, our logo, or website, our boundaries and most recently our name, in an effort to define who we are and what we will be doing in downtown Bemidji.
It's Everyone's Downtown.
We appreciate the continued support of our members and invite all businesses, offices, and individuals to join, even if they are located outside of the downtown boundaries. We know that YOU recognize the importance of a thriving downtown to the greater community!
To become a member, complete the online application below:
2025 Initiatives • Projects • Programs
- NEW Rooftop Lighting!
- Babe Booth’s Vinyl Art Project
- Mississippi Market: A vendor market in partnership with Mississippi Music every Wednesday
- Updated Downtown Planters
MEMBERSHIP OPTIONS
$175 – Business
$75 – Additional business under same owner
$75 – Individual
NOT LOCATED IN DOWNTOWN?
NOT A PROBLEM!
$150 Associate Membership
The Board of Directors
Our Board of Directors is composed of members elected at our annual meeting. Meetings are held each March or April and are open to all current and prospective members. Directors serve staggered three-year terms.
Our board meetings are held on the last Friday of the month at the Historic Mayflower Building. Meetings start at 8 a.m. and are open to anyone.
Meetings are held in person at the Historic Mayflower Building.
If you would like an email invitation to attend the next BDA Board meeting,
please CLICK HERE
Board of Directors
Gina Grinde: Co-Chair
Four Pines Bookstore
Kevin Johnson: Co-Chair
myBemidji
Heidi Myhre: Vice-Chair
Merry Piglets
Bryan McCoy: Treasurer
Individual Member
Scott Turn
Bemidji Area Chamber of Commerce
Audrey Thayer
Bemidji City Council Representative
Josh Peterson
Visit Bemidji
David Olderman National Bank of Commerce
