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.
It's easy to become a member by completing the online application:
Click HERE to download a Membership Form
Click HERE to apply online!
The Board of Directors
Our board of directors is composed of members elected at our annual meeting, which is held each March or April and is open to all current and prospective members. Directors serve staggered three-year terms.
Our Board Meetings are held on the Second Thursday of the month at the Historic Mayflower Building. Meetings start at 8:00 a.m. and are open to anyone interested in downtown Bemidji.
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
Erin Echternach - Co-Chair
Scott Turn - Co-Chair
Bryan McCoy - Treasurer
Individual Member
Kelly Speck
Jeff Peltier
Michael Hanley
Individual Member
Phil Knutson
Audrey Thayer
Josh Peterson
Kevin Johnson