About the Big Rapids DBA

Big Rapids Downtown Business Association

The Big Rapids Downtown Business Association is a network of downtown businesses and individuals who work together to encourage and maintain business health and vitality in Downtown Big Rapids. The Downtown Business Association’s purpose is to establish partnerships with community and governmental agencies to deal with critical issues, promote Downtown, and enhance the overall quality of life in the Big Rapids area.

Vision

To empower the Big Rapids community to develop a thriving historic downtown district centered on local food, culture and business.

Mission

  1. Build up downtown Big Rapids through business recruitment, retainment, and real estate development.
  2. Share downtown Big Rapids with the world through strategic marketing.
  3. Invite people to experience downtown Big Rapids through excellent events.

Board of Directors

Big Rapids Downtown Business Association

John Duvall

President

John Miedema

Vice President

Logan Faught

Treasurer

Lisa Spaugh

Secretary

Cherie Denslow Brannan

Member at Large

Connie Koepke

Member at Large

Joni Thompson

Member at Large

Laurie Ralston

Member at Large

Stacie Wright

Member at Large

The Big Rapids Downtown Business Association is a network of downtown businesses and individuals who work together to encourage and maintain business health and vitality in Downtown Big Rapids.

Contact Us

(231) 592-4038

226 N Michigan Ave
Big Rapids, MI 49307

Director Josh Pyles
jpyles@cityofbr.org