This summer, we asked you—our community—to share your thoughts about downtown Anacortes. More than 158 people responded, giving us valuable insights into what you love, what you’d like to see more of, and how we can keep downtown thriving. Here are a few highlights: We’re on the right track. The majority of respondents feel downtown … Continue reading What We Learned from the 2025 Downtown Consumer Survey
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2025 Q2 Report – 6,000 Shoppers, 1,000 Volunteer Hours & One Giant Orca
As we move through this vibrant summer season, we wanted to take a moment to celebrate all the incredible progress that’s happened downtown—and to thank you for being part of it. In the second quarter of this year, more than 1,000 volunteer hours helped us bring new energy to downtown Anacortes. With your support, we refreshed every … Continue reading 2025 Q2 Report – 6,000 Shoppers, 1,000 Volunteer Hours & One Giant Orca
Lessons from Bellingham: How Historic Buildings Can Shape a Thriving Downtown
What if our beautiful historic buildings weren’t just reminders of the past, but catalysts for the future? That was the spirit behind our field trip to Bellingham on June 7th, where a group from the Downtown Anacortes Alliance spent the day with Bob and Jovan Hall and their team at Daylight Properties—a force behind some … Continue reading Lessons from Bellingham: How Historic Buildings Can Shape a Thriving Downtown
🐋 Whale of a Sale is Back! Here’s Your Guide to the June 28 Downtown Celebration
When: Saturday, June 28 • 10 AM–4 PMWhere: Commercial Avenue, Downtown AnacortesWhy: It’s our biggest sidewalk sale of the year—with live music, prizes, one-day deals, and community fun from end to end. 🛍️ Shop Local: Here's Who's Popping onto the Sidewalk Our merchants are bringing the fun to the curb! Here's a sneak peek at the businesses … Continue reading 🐋 Whale of a Sale is Back! Here’s Your Guide to the June 28 Downtown Celebration
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Help Shape the Heart of Downtown Part-Time Project Manager – Volunteer Program Are you passionate about community, creativity, and rolling up your sleeves to get things done? The Downtown Anacortes Alliance is hiring a Project Manager – Volunteer Corps to lead our thriving volunteer programs and bring energy to our downtown events and beautification efforts. … Continue reading Join our team!