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Downtown Dollars Program Information

Monetary gift certificates that can be used as cash at participating businesses. These are redeemable for merchandise/services in our downtown boundaries. The DDA will fully reimburse any business that accepts downtown dollars as payment. Simply turn in the Downtown Dollars with a completed Downtown Dollar Reimbursement Form to the Ortonville Downtown Development Authority at the Village of Ortonville Offices – 476 Mill Street. Participating businesses can give change from a Downtown Dollar purchase. Businesses will be reimbursed the amount of each certificate they accept from customers and redeem with the DDA.

Ready to become a participating business? Download the appropriate form below and get started.


Downtown Dollars FAQs

Downtown Dollars is a gift certificate program for participating shops, services, restaurants, and attractions.

Downtown Dollars are different than other gift cards because of their mission to support local shopping, services and dining in the downtown area. By purchasing and using Downtown Dollars, you are directly supporting the local merchants who make our community a unique and vibrant place to be.

You can find a list of participating businesses on the brochure you receive with your purchase or at www.ortonvilledda.org. Each participating business will also have Downtown Dollars marketing material on their door, window or at the checkout. We are currently signing local merchants up for the program.

Downtown Dollars are sold in $10.00 denominations. All sales are final. There are no cancelations, exchanges, or refunds.

Downtown Dollars expire 12 months from the date it was issued.

No. All Sales are final. There are no refunds, exchanges, or cancellations. Participating businesses can give change from a Downtown Dollar purchase. The Ortonville DDA and participating businesses are not responsible for Downtown Dollars that are lost, stolen, or damaged.

Downtown Dollars are available through the Ortonville Downtown Development Authority at the Village Offices – 476 Mill Street, Ortonville. Some participating businesses may elect to purchase Downtown Dollars to sell at their stores. Coming soon, Downtown Dollars will be available for purchase on the DDA website – www.ortonvilledda.org. Additional processing and mailing fees may apply.

The method of payment for the remaining balance will be determined by the participating business.

Return policies will follow the policies of the participating business.

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