Apex Downtown Business Association (ADBA)
Over the past several years, Downtown Apex has developed from a sleepy little small business enclave into a regionally-acclaimed shopping and dining destination. Its emergence into the spotlight is a truly wonderful success story. In a recent poll by a local publication, Downtown Apex was voted the Number 1 “Best Place to Visit” in the Triangle area. The Apex Downtown Business Association (ADBA) has been instrumental in bringing about this success through its efforts to facilitate teamwork, communication, and promotional activities among business owners, community leaders, service organizations, citizens, and sponsors.
Our Meeting Schedule
The Apex Downtown Business Association conducts one meeting each month, on the first Friday. 2022 Schedule coming soon!ADBA members and other interested parties can share information and discuss matters concerning ADBA activities. All are welcome to attend the meetings, which are held at the Apex Chamber of Commerce board room.
Programs and Activities
The ADBA is involved in several of the programs and activities that bring thousands of people to Downtown Apex. Various other local organizations, along with the ADBA, sponsor and conduct major events such as Peakfest, Rotary Pancake Breakfast, Peak City Pigfest, Fourth of July celebration, Apex Music Festival, Trick or Treat on Salem Street, Christmas on Salem Street, and the annual Apex Christmas Parade. These programs and activities undoubtedly lead to increased business revenue and add substantially to the viability of Downtown Apex as a great place to do business.
Board of Directors
The 2020 Apex Downtown Business Association Board of Directors consists of the following people who work diligently to ensure and grow the success of Downtown Apex as a shopping, dining, and event destination:
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President: Alexis Jenssen, The Bowerbird Agency
Vice President: Jack Otepka, 621 Productions
Secretary: Pam Thorpe, The Rusty Bucket
Treasurer: Nick Bryant, The Apex Gallery of Custom Framing
Director: Julia Beam, Grow Preschool
Director: Amber Brennan, Rose & Lee
Director: Lora Neel, Elk Local Foods
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Benefits of Membership in the ADBA
With your membership in the ADBA, or through participation in our meetings and volunteer activities, you can share your talents and community spirit with us to promote Historic Downtown Apex. Please favor us with your membership or participation and be part of the great success story. In doing so, you will also further your business’s web exposure by getting a free link on the ADBA website, an important “plus” for search engine optimization (SEO). You will expand awareness of your business among existing and potential customers. This will help you improve sales, better inform and communicate with customers, enhance customer satisfaction and loyalty, and most of all help Downtown Apex grow even stronger.
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APPLY TO BECOME A MEMBER OF THE ADBA
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