Downtown Elgin Market

The DNA is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization representing Downtown Elgin. Our mission is to revitalize, enhance and sustain Elgin’s historic city center. The DNA team works on behalf of every Downtown Elgin business owner, property owner, stakeholder and resident, in partnership with City leaders and community volunteers. DNA helps strengthen the economic vitality of the downtown by providing strategic business support services available to all downtown businesses and property owners, cultivating a network of entrepreneurs interested in considering a downtown location, and driving foot-traffic and visibility through positive community building events such as the Elgin Farmers Market and seasonal promotional campaigns. Economic DevelopmentThe DNA actively recruits new businesses to vacant downtown properties. It supports existing businesses through education, grant opportunities and strategic partnerships. It advocated for pro-growth city policies at the advisement of businesses and property owners. These initiatives facilitate long-term, sustainable and vibrant businesses in Downtown Elgin. Community Building & CollaborationThe DNA brings together businesses, property owners, city officials, community members and other key stake holders to collaborate, partner and build a thriving downtown community. Perception & PromotionThe DNA works with the city and other organizations to promote all that Elgin has to offer. It gets the word out about our great city through marketing and special events. It helps to manage the image and perception of Downtown Elgin (and by default the city as a whole) through the press and other media outlets. Beautification & Physical EnhancementThe DNA is an advocate for the preservation the rich heritage of Downtown Elgin. DNA champions the city’s cultural diversity, historic architecture and best in class urban design, thereby enhancing its artistic character and forward thinking ideals. The City of Elgin has aPurchase of Service Agreementwith the DNA to provide economic and promotional support for the Downtown Elgin Service Area. As a Main Street America™ Accredited program, Downtown Neighborhood Association of Elgin is a recognized leading program among the national network of more than 1,200 neighborhoods and communities who share both a commitment to creating high-quality places and to building stronger communities through preservation-based economic development. All Main Street America™ Accredited programs meet a set of National Accreditation Standards of Performance as outlined by the National Main Street Center. WELCOME TO THE DOWNTOWN NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATION OF ELGIN The DNA is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization representing Downtown Elgin. Our mission is to revitalize, enhance and sustain Elgin’s historic city center. The DNA team works on behalf of every Downtown Elgin business owner, property owner, stakeholder and resident, in partnership with City leaders and community volunteers. DNA helps strengthen the economic vitality of the downtown by providing strategic business support services available to all downtown businesses and property owners, cultivating a network of entrepreneurs interested in considering a downtown location, and driving foot-traffic and visibility through positive community building events such as the Elgin Farmers Market and seasonal promotional campaigns. Economic DevelopmentThe DNA actively recruits new businesses to vacant downtown properties. It supports existing businesses through education, grant opportunities and strategic partnerships. It advocated for pro-growth city policies at the advisement of businesses and property owners. These initiatives facilitate long-term, sustainable and vibrant businesses in Downtown Elgin. Community Building & CollaborationThe DNA brings together businesses, property owners, city officials, community members and other key stake holders to collaborate, partner and build a thriving downtown community. Economic Development