The Association has been very busy this year! Here is a list of our 2009 accomplishments:

*Increased annual marketing budget from $75,000 to $175,000 through media partnerships and event sponsorships.
*Initiated a 12 month marketing plan/campaign including tracking to determine ad effectiveness.
*Updated MDVMBA highway billboard on 441 which now includes rotating riders for events.
*Upgraded MDVMBA website www.MtDora.org implementing state-of-the-art technologies.
*Now accepting online applications for 2010 Craft Fair and 2010 Spring Crafts & Collectibles Show.
*Created www.MountDoraCraftFair.com to improve communication with Crafters and the Press.
*Led the way before City Council on the Sandwich Board initiative resulting in a favorable ordinance for all businesses.
*Led the way before City Council in establishing “rain dates” for events.
*Created DORA DOLLAR program to foster business to business relationships in downtown.
*Created the Play, Shop, Dine & Stay Sweepstakes program resulting in over 6,000 visitor emails collected and counting.
*Successfully outsourced various association tasks including the hiring of an Event Coordinator.
*Created successful 1st Annual Florida Highwaymen Art Walk for summer economic stimulus.

2009 Accomplishments