2023 DHI Membership
Strong Communities Need Strong Businesses
Become a supported member of Downtown Helena to receive exclusive access to our professional staff with expertise in marketing, operations management, and public policy and planning, as well as educational forums, reports, resources, and networking. You also get access to DHI’s partner, the Business Improvement District, and their programs focused on real estate development and downtown beautification and infrastructure improvement.
Membership Agreement
Membership Agreement
Downtown Helena Inc. (DHI) is the only professional organization in Downtown Helena that invites inclusion and community involvement for all supporters who believe in a thriving downtown community. As a member of DHI, you receive the numerous benefits listed below. Active participation helps us provide these member perks.
We also encourage members to sponsor events and other initiatives. Events are funded solely by Business Sponsorship, Registration, and/or Vendor Fees. There are different levels of sponsorship for each event, which relate directly to the marketing benefits received by sponsors.
Be sure to mark your calendars for the regularly scheduled General Membership Meetings on the third Wednesdays of every month at 8:30am in our office at 330 N. Jackson St. Also, feel free to contact DHI Board members and staff at any time with questions, feedback, or to schedule a one-on-one meeting.
Thank you for supporting the Downtown Helena Community!
Member Perks
DHI Printed Materials
- Annual Calendar
- Downtown Helena Maps (Map produced by local artist, David Goodson)
- Access to Members List
- Logo on member banner hung at all DHI sponsored events (must become sponsor prior to January 30th)
Networking
- Community meetings held monthly the third Wednesday except December
- Committee positions
- Professional services & referrals
- Access to political candidates
- Business education seminars
Digital
- Logos on e-communications
- Weekly newsletter reaching 1000+ contacts
- Social media amplification
- IG sharing 3000+ followers
- FB sharing 9000+ followers
- Website representation
- Inclusion in annual holiday gift guide
Promotion
- Participation in the downtown Helena Nuggets program (non-members are charged a 10% admin fee)
- 25% off equipment rentals (orange fencing)
- Increased visibility from 20,000+ annual downtown visitors during DHI events
Membership Form
2023 Membership Form
Sponsorship Opportunities
2023 Downtown Helena Sponsorships
Strong communities thrive when a sense of community and belonging are shared. Downtown Helena is the Heart of Helena! By supporting events and other initiatives, you are participating in a community that values connection and believes in promoting, enhancing, and protecting the Heart of Helena.
Join us in supporting the place where friends, neighbors, and visitors work together to make Helena the best place to live, work, play, and invest. The best part is you don’t have to be a DHI member to sponsor an event downtown, but if you sponsor over a thousand dollars you will be given a free Downtown Helena, Inc membership. Strong partnerships and collaborations breed success. We also host a downtown community meeting monthly on the third Wednesday of every month. Join in the fun and conversation!
Event Sponsorship Packages
Alive at 5 (choose a package):
This is a free summer concert series featuring local food vendors, beer garden, live music performed by local, regional, and national touring bands, free kids events, non-profits, and entrepreneurs booths.
Exclusive Gold level: $5,000/year
- All Silver Benefits
- Chance to announce band at one event
- 12 drink tokens
- Be on all email, website, and social media posts
- Poster will say “Alive at Five presented by…”
- Spot in the June annual printed calendar
- Name on swag, framed poster
- Weekly radio name, weekly TV name
- Your banner on stage or beer trailer
Silver Level: $2,000/year
- All Bronze Benefits
- 12 drink tokens
- Band sponsor – 1 week (first come first serve)
- Recorded radio ad for 1 week
- TV name mention + logo for 1 week
- Announce the featured band for 1 week
Bronze Level: $750/year
- All Gem Benefits
- Name on t-shirt
- Swag bag
- Booth at event
Gem Level: $200/year
- Name on poster and banner
- Laminated copy of poster
- Email + website recognition
Kids Events (choose a package):
We love events focused around our future leaders and entrepreneurs. Kids events are fun, entertaining, and engaging.
Gold Level: $750/year
- All Silver Benefits
- Recorded radio ad for event of choice
- Introduce the event or MC the event
- Gift bag of all/any swag
- Social media recognition
- Choice of either October or May calendar spot
Silver Level: $500/year
- All Bronze Benefits
- Name on poster for the events
- Booth at kids event
Bronze Level: $250/year
- Logo on all events communication
- Logo on all email distribution
- logo on all website events information
Beautification (choose a package):
Helena’s Business Improvement District ensures the preservation and vitality by providing initiatives that enhance the beauty and vibrancy making downtown a safe place to work, shop, invest, explore, dine, and play.
Gold Level: $250
- Flower Barrel delivered to your downtown business
- Ads on downtown trash bins (12 total, 4 seasons)
- Name recognition on website and any PSAs
Silver Level: $100
- Flower barrel delivered to you downtown business
- Ads on downtown trash bins (12 total, 4 seasons)
Bronze Level: $25
- Flower barrel delivered to you downtown business
BID will maintain flowers through the season. June – September.
Art Walks (choose a package):
Celebrate local artist and downtown businesses during our seasonal art walks 3 times per year. Fall, Winter, and Spring. Businesses stay open late to host local artists while patrons walk around and browse, shop, eat, and have a blast!
Premier: $15/event
- Name and description on map
- Optional artist matching
- Spot on the website
- Balloons delivered
Basic: $10/event
- Name and description on map
- Logo on website
- Optional artist matching
Partnership Events (choose a package):
Fall Fest, Vigilante/Gold Rush Days, Winter Festival:
- These events are in sponsorship with other organizations. If you are interested in learning more about sponsoring these events, please contact us.
Parade Of Lights: $65
Deck The Halls: Free
Little Tykes: Free
Sidewalk Trash Bins:
- Advertise on the downtown trash bins! We have over 25 bins placed throughout the downtown area, maintained weekly by our staff. Decals are replaced seasonally on the convers of the bins.
