District Membership

Members of The District join for a wide variety of reasons.  Some join so they have a voice. Some join because they envision The District as a destination. Some join for tangible benefits. 
 

• Your business will be listed on this web site. Only District members are listed.
• The District serves as your information source by encouraging tourism and providing visitor information.
• You will receive the Renaissance Rock Island Newsletter, keeping you informed on matters pertinent to all of Rock Island, especially our downtown.
• Use of The District logo in your advertising and promotions, including a member static sticker to help promote your involvement.
• Reduced vendor fees for member businesses wishing to have a food or merchandise booth at District sponsored events.
• Your business can be included as a Gallery Hop! destination - promoting your business in conjunction with MidCoast Fine Arts.
• Prime special event exposure— 100,000 people are expected to visit downtown during special events this year. Special event advertising valued at over $100,000  is designed to promote The District and increase community awareness.
• Downtown clean up—every weekend.  Your membership helps The District fund and organize trash pick up downtown.
• Your business will be part of a nationally recognized arts & entertainment district.
• Downtown Rock Island will be represented through The District’s active membership in the Quad Cities Convention & Visitor’s Bureau, Illinois Quad Cities Chamber of  Commerce, Illinois Main Street, Quad Cities Presenters, and other festival and event associations.
• Every year, hundreds of volunteers donate countless hours to help make The District a success while providing a valuable service to the community.
• The District is continually searching for additional funding sources, including grants and sponsorship to support arts, cultural, and marketing efforts.
• Active voice with the City of Rock Island and the Quad Cities as a whole. Together with Renaissance Rock Island, The District will become stronger and better able to achieve our goals. Together, we will continue these efforts to build a strong and vibrant activity center.

What is the membership fee?
If you currently are not a District member, now is your chance. We're happy to announce an introductory membership rate of $100 for your first year. The regular membership rate is $250 per year.