Membership in BFDH open to any interested individual or organization. Our current membership reflects a wide variety of business owners, professionals, property owners, retailers and restauranteurs with one goal in mind: creating a more vibrant and successful business environment downtown.

Member Benefits:
  • Merchant advocacy initiatives
  • Support in resolving issues
  • Targeted networking events
  • Parking advocacy
  • Unique marketing opportunities
  • Unified voice for small business
  • Information that directly concerns your business in Downtown Hartford including road closures and construction updates, events, public hearings and City Council meetings 
* Individual membership is for residents not affiliated with a downtown business.

Advocacy

  • Interaction with State and City Government: 
  • Parking Advocacy
  • Representation at community meetings and events
     

Programs and Events

  • Park, Shop & Dine Gift Card 
  • Networking events and Happy Hours
  • Downtown Roundtables
  • Downtown Dining and Shopping Guide
  • Candid(ate) Conversations
  • Hog River Roast
  • Annual Golf Classic

and more! 

  • Monthly Board Meetings (open to the public)
  • Email newsletters
  • Access to editorial or ad space in email newsletters: All BFDH members are welcome to request placement email blasts. Inclusion is dependent on available space and approval from BFDH.