The Sumner Downtown Association is a nonprofit corporation formed in 1973 by local preservationists, business leaders, political leaders and conscientious citizens dedicated to support, preserve, and revitalize the historic downtown area.  Sumner Downtown Association, also known as the SDA, is committed to sponsoring programs and activities that fulfill the following purposes:  Historic Preservation, Community Education and Lessening the Burdon of Government.

Traditionally, downtown Sumner was the civic, cultural, economic, and social center of a thriving farming community, but more recently has been affected by the rapidly growing residential/commercial development and disappearing farmland which has, in turn, impacted our downtown.  Simply put, the primary purpose of SDA is to preserve the historic infrastructure of downtown, improve appearances, and facilitate renewed vitality.

SDA is following the nationally accredited Main Street Program four prong approach to revitalization of downtowns, to-wit., 1) Organization; 2) Promotion; 3) Economic Restructuring; and 4) Design.  The SDA will be working with local government in 2007 to establish a downtown historical registry as the first step in creating a program which provides incentives to property owners for improvements and remodel projects as one piece of the revitalization process.

Membership Dues are utilized for these purposes and also include beautification projects like the flower baskets and holiday decorations, promotional expenses such as radio/newspaper advertising campaigns and an award winning community parade float which appears in three local parades, and organizational staffing expenses.

Support the revitalization of downtown Sumner and become a member today.  Your time and talents are vital to the continuing success of the Sumner Downtown Association and the City of Sumner.  Without the volunteer efforts of this community many of the events, traditions and the revitalization process could not be possible.

As an Individual, you can know that you are helping foster a great place to live and shop.

As a local Business or Organization, you can help foster your own economic growth in the City by:

  • Networking with other professionals

  • Sharing business ideas and information

  • Play a role in the downtown revitalization process

  • Group advertising opportunities

  • Learn more about local issues and events affecting businesses

  • Participating & cooperating with local government, schools and civic organizations

  • Involving your employees & members in meaningful, cooperative projects.

  • and so much more .......

Membership Dues are a great deal for a minimum investment as shown below:

$250.00 Annually ---- 11 or more Employees
$150.00 Annually ---- 1-10 Full Time Employees
$60.00 Annually   ---- Non Profit Organization
$25.00 Annually   ---- Individual / Non Business

Joining the SDA is easy, just fill out the on-line application form listed below or contact our Director at 253-720-9846. 

SDA Membership Application Form

** Upon completing this on-line application form you will be contacted by our Director.

Name

Business Name

Contact Name                              Business Owner Name
    
Business Address                  City                         State        ZIP
              
Mailing Address                     City                          State        Zip
              
Phone (Include Prefix)       Business Phone                  Cell Phone               Fax No.
           
E-Mail Address                                           Web Address
 
Business Hours & Days Open

Comments - Description off your business / organization

Membership Type  (Check one)

$250.00 - 11 or more Employees
$150.00 - 1-10 Full Time Employees
$60.00   - Non Profit Organization
$25.00   - Individual / Non Business

Thank you for your interest in our organization and your community.  Our Director will contact you as soon as possible. 

(Note: The information obtained via this form will be held confidential by the Sumner Downtown Association and will not be released to a third party without the approval of the person submitting the information.  This information will only be used by our staff to contact and record a list of our members.