The May 21, 2026 Promo Committee minutes show that the DDA is actively reviewing branded promotional items, obtaining quotes for tote bags, and discussed the idea of purchasing a heat press for in‑house production of promo items, though no purchase decision was made. They are also selling downtown merchandise at events like Hops on Monroe and plan to update website art tour content and review Facebook and website analytics at future meetings. While this is a smaller spend than capital projects, it indicates ongoing and possibly expanding needs for branded merchandise, print services, and digital marketing support. Vendors offering turnkey promo products, small‑format printing, or heat‑press equipment—and agencies providing social media and web analytics services—can approach the DDA to streamline their promotional workflow and scale up the visibility of downtown branding.

Existing promo items include mint tins and tumblers; committee is shifting toward totes to avoid siz...