The Old Town Commercial Association (OTCA) has worked for more than a decade to continue this revitalization as a member-based nonprofit organization consisting of a diverse group of businesses, residents, property owners and other community members united to continue the restoration and growth of Lansing’s Old Town. As a Michigan Main Street community, the organization focuses on promotions and special events, improving the neighborhood’s aesthetics, recruiting and retaining businesses and working with hundreds of volunteers on an annual basis.
We invite you to become a part of Old Town’s revitalization by joining the OTCA. Membership includes many benefits for both individuals and businesses throughout the Lansing area. Click here to download our membership form
Member Benefits Include:
• 50% discount on Greater Lansing Convention and Visitors Bureau membership dues
• Influence on economic development and planning for commercial district
• Eligibility for OTCA grant programs
• Newsletter and web site features
• Advertising and promotion from OTCA
• Discounted credit card processing rates
• Discounts at Old Town festivals
• Group-rate health insurance plans
• Opportunity to join the board of directors and planning committees
• Tax deduction on membership
• Voting rights at annual meeting for resident members.
• Knowledge that you are helping preserve and improve Lansing’s Old Town district
• Opportunity to receive and appear on Old Town discount card
• Free Small Business Association membership for businesses
o Human Resources services
o COBRA Administration
o 401(k) retirement planning
o Collections assistance
o Payroll services
o Customized shipping solutions
o Discounted office supplies
o Identity theft protection
o Free fact base legal advice from Clark Hill PLC
• Inclusion in printed and online directories
• Opportunity to host networking events
• Property listing
The OTCA has a wide range of membership levels to fit the needs of individuals and businesses. Memberships are the calendar year, January 1 through December 31)
Start Up Business (Less than one year in business in Old Town) $50
Co-op/Non-profit $100
Business with 1-3 Employees $150
Business with 4-10 Employees $250
Business with 11-20 Employees $500
Business with 21-30 Employees $750
Businesses with 31 or more Employees $1,000
*Two part time employees equal one full time employee
Individual membership $45
Student Membership (with valid student ID) $10