Membership Info
Our members are business owners, property owners, and residents of Old Town. Members are kept informed on Association programs and community issues through our monthly newsletter, regular emails, social media, and through networking socials and events held throughout the year.
Business members are automatically included in the Association’s neighborhood online directory. Members are offered a variety of benefits in recognition for their support of the Old Town Merchants and Residents Association include: serving on our OTMRA Committees, workshops, seminars, socials, OTMRA Discount Program, opportunities for newsletter advertising, social media posts, sponsorships and street pole banner promotion.
Benefits:
Membership Listing in the printed and on-line version of the Old Town Neighborhood Guide and a branded lucite holder.
Discount on placing ads in the Old Town Neighborhoods Guide.
Listing on the OTMRA website with a hyperlink to your website.
Opportunities to be featured in our targeted newsletters & on social media
Opportunities to participate and be featured as part of special events, such as Healthy Living week leading up to the Chicago Marathon, Valentines Day in Old Town & International Women’s Day features, Trick or Treating events, etc.
Opportunities for networking with other local businesses, leaders, and residents.
Discounted attendance at OTMRA events for your management and employees, including networking mixers.
The opportunity to host OTMRA events and be featured and promoted to membership & beyond.
Ribbon Cuttings/Openings and coordination with the community & elected officials.
Wells St Arts Fair attendance & participation discounts. The opportunity for an activation booth at the WSAF.
The satisfaction and benefits of being an active and contributing member of the Old Town Community
Sponsorship Opportunities.
And more..
Benefits:
Opportunities for networking with other local businesses, leaders, and residents.
Discounted attendance at OTMRA events, including networking mixers.
Invitations to OTMRA events exclusively for members.
The satisfaction and benefits of being an active and contributing member of the Old Town Community.
Participation in members-only community surveys and forums.
And more..
OTMRA’s general geographic boundaries are roughly between Division and Eugenie, and Clark to Halsted.
More information and our physical area here.