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New DBA Board Members

The DBA is pleased to announce the 2012 Board of Directors

 

President - Bob Patterson, Patterson's Flowers

Past President - John Miedema, Roger's Jewelers

Vice President - John Milan, Preferred Office Machines

Treasurer - Linda Bolin, Chemical Bank

Secretary - Diane Leichty, Schuberg Agency

Members At Large:

Mary Bechaz, Mary's All About Health

Bobby Fisher, Lake-Osceola State Bank

Tyler Schuberg, Schuberg Agency

Sandy Wright, Wright's Management

 

We'd also like to thank those who are stepping down from the Board for all of their years of hard work: Sharon Frederick, Charlene Nowlin, Carlleen Rose, Rex Schuberg, Bill Stanek, and Cathy Straley.

 

Sharon Frederick was also our 2011 Volunteer of the Year.  Congratulations and thank you Sharon for all you've done!

 
Welcome
Welcome to Historic Downtown Big Rapids. As you stroll down the street, the beautiful architecture of the buildings tell you a story of a downtown rich in history.  From the site of the humble beginnings of Ferris State University, now a renowned center for higher education, to the beautifully renovated Nesbitt and Fairman buildings, we are proud of our historical heritage and it shows.


Historical Downtown Big Rapids is just 3 short blocks from Ferris State University and 1 block off State Street/Northland Drive.  Here you will discover not only the original site of Ferris State (commemorated by a plaque on Fifth Third Bank) but also the award winning Fairman and Nesbitt buildings. In our Historical Downtown you can shop all day, take a break at a beauty salon or yoga studio,  or just hang out for some entertainment.  You can even find your next house, get a mortgage, get your insurance, and close at the title office - all right downtown! 

Don't forget the nightlife!  Come downtown after the sun goes down to catch a flick, enjoy fine dining, grab an evening treat, or hit the dancefloor.

Downtown Big Rapids today is a bustling center of exceptional  retail shops, fine restaurants, salons and spas, fitness centers and a myriad of professional services.  Virtually "at your fingertips" downtown Big Rapids has what you are looking  for.  Spend a day with us, or better yet, spend a lifetime.  Big Rapids is one of best places you could ever find to call "home".

 Sincerely,
 

Bob Patterson, President

Downtown Business Association

 

Downtown Parking Map

 

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