Downtown Association Of Santa Cruz

The Downtown Association of Santa Cruz manages a ‘Business Improvement District‘ established to promote commerce and provide an environment compatible with doing business. Business operators in the Downtown district contribute an assessment which is allocated by the Downtown Association Board of Directors to further the mission of the Downtown Association. The Board of Directors is comprised of, and elected by, assessed business owners in Downtown Santa Cruz.

The primary function of the Downtown Association is to promote Downtown Santa Cruz.

The Downtown Association also advocates for businesses and serves as a representative with government agencies and other organizations when addressing issues specific or pertinent to the Mission of the Downtown Association.

For Downtown Businesses: Downtown Business Portal

Downtown Association Board of Directors

Board Chair
Valerie Moselle, Luma Yoga

Vice Chair
Cara Pearson, Pacific Cookie Company

Treasurer
David Guzman, David Lyng Realty

Secretary
Janis Coulter, Cognito Clothing

Promotions and Marketing Chair
Shiri Gradek, Sereno Group Realtors

Social and Legislative Committee Chair
Linnea Holgers-James, Artisans & Agency

Nominations Committee Chair
Suna Lock, Stripe and Stripe Men

At-Large Directors
Kamala Allison, Fybr Bamboo
Stuyvie Bearns Esteva, Lúpulo Craft Beer House
Patrice Boyle, Soif Wine Bar and Merchant
Emily Coonerty, Dell Williams Jewelers
Jennalee Dahlen, Yoso Wellness Spa
Jocelyn Dubin, Nourish
Bill Kempf, William Kempf Architechts

Downtown Association Staff
Abra Allan, Interim Executive Director
Sonja Brunner, Director of Operations
Marina Toft, Marketing and Events Coordinator

Downtown Information Kiosk Concierges:
Alan Savat
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Downtown Association Meetings

The Downtown Association Board of Directors meets every month on the 3rd Tuesday of the month.

The Social and Legislative Committee meets on the 1st Tuesday of the month.

The Marketing and Promotions Committee meets on the 4th Tuesday of the month.

All meetings are held from 8:30 am-10:00 am at the Downtown Partnership office located at 740 Front St. #160, inside the Galleria Building, (unless otherwise noted)

If you are a member of the Downtown Association and are interested in participating on a committee or serving as a Board Member, simply come to a meeting – or contact any of the current Board Members to learn more, or contact the Executive Director: director@downtownsantacruz.com

FY2020 Workplaan
FY2020 Budget

Programs of the Downtown Association

Downtown Dollars
Downtown Tuesdays
Information Kiosk
Downtown Ambassador Program
Downtown Marketing
Holiday Events and Marketing