PROMOTIONAL OPPORTUNITIES, SEASONAL AND ONGOING
All the upcoming promotion sign-ups in one convenient location. Many of the options have limited availability so don't delay getting on board! Click here for an overview of annual events and promotions.
Great news! Not only do downtown districts attract more visitors than other areas of commerce, but operating within the downtown district makes your business an automatic member of the Downtown Association of Santa Cruz. Being a member has many perks including opportunities for increased marketing through year-round promotions and events that the Downtown Association manages.
We're here to support you.
Kids Day In-store Specials
Offer an In-store special for Kids Day.
Form closes April 30, 2025.
Pride Month - Window Art Contest
The Downtown Association invites your business to participate in a Pride-themed Window Art display Contest.
Form closes May 15, 2025.
WINE WALK TICKET HOLDER PERKS
Offer a special to Wine Walk Ticket Holders.
Form closes May 15, 2025.
Get a Subsidized S.F. Chronicle Ad in Santa Cruz Section
Reserve your space in the assocation's Downtown Santa Cruz stacked ad for only $375!
More than 1.8 million Bay Area adults visit Santa Cruz each year, including 468,500 who read the Sunday Chronicle or visit SFGATE.com in an average week.
Deadline to reserve a space, April 25.
Secure Your Map & Directory Ad NOW
Get special attention for your business with a bold print Directory listing for only $50, or gain your ideal exposure with a full color Ad and your business name Pop-up at your location on the Illustrated Map.
Street Festival Subsidy Program
The Street Festival Subsidy application is now open!
One grant left as of 4/2/2025. Application period closes April 30, 2025.
DOWNTOWN DOLLARS
Sign up to accept Downtown Dollars!
$120K sold every year. Don't leave money
on the table.
DOWNTOWN EMPLOYEE DISCOUNTS
Join the many downtown businesses
offering discounts to other downtown employees.
Downtown employees contribute greatly to our
downtown economy. Give them a perk!
Student Discounts
Join the many downtown businesses
and offer a year-round student discount
Women Run Business Profiles
Submit your profile to be featured on our website and social media.
Write a few sentences in first person about inspires you to do your work.
And send your favorite photo.