G. D. Placemaking

12/04/2025

Seeing the fruits of our labor over a year after employment with the City of Charlevoix is 👌❤️🙌👍

09/02/2025

DEADLINE: Applications are due on September 9th for our Destination Business Grant program in partnership with Michigan Downtowns. Click the link for more information about the program, and don't miss this opportunity!

Learn about GD Placemaking's partnership with the Michigan Downtown Association and the Destination Business Grant Program.

08/19/2025

Our partners at Michigan Downtowns are supporting Rae's independent bookstore in Grayling, which is a beautiful thing! Hidden Nook Booksellers

We love independent bookstores! We had a great visit with Rae, owner of Hidden Nook Bookstore in downtown Grayling. Rae is also co-owner of our friends at G. D. Placemaking.

05/11/2025

Our co-founder, Lindsey Dotson, was fortunate to receive a Governor's Award for Historic Preservation this past week! Read all about it:

The annual Governor’s Awards recognizes historic preservation achievements in MichiganLANSING, MICH. – Today, Governor Gretchen Whitmer announced seven Michigan preservation projects were awarded Governor’s Awards for Historic Preservation during a ceremony hosted by the State Historic Preserv...

03/21/2025

Downtown Adrian is magical. Because of its proximity to Ohio, it's an old city as far as Michigan's settlement timeline is concerned; it has a rich history, and much of the built environment is still intact. Fires like these are devastating, but I'm impressed with their local Main Street program publicly supporting recovery efforts. Donate if you wish, but this is what building community is all about: rallying the troops to help those in need. Great job, Jay Marks and co!

On Saturday March 15, 2025, Downtown Adrian experienced a devastating fire in the 100 block of West Maumee Street. The Downtown Adrian Main Street DDA has established a response fund for the residents and businesses that have been affected by the fire. The Downtown Adrian Main Street has made an initial deposit of $5,000 in the fund. The Downtown Adrian Main Street will match the next $5,000 in contributions dollar-for-dollar. Additionally, the Lenawee Community Foundation has agreed to provide another $5,000 in matching funds.

If you would like to donate to those affected by the fire you may follow the link below and select West Maumee Street Fire Response Fund in the drop-down menu.

https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_button_id=4UMGWEFGAGMJA

You can also take a check or cash to the Lenawee Community Foundation, located at 1440 W Maumee St. Adrian, MI. 49221. The office is open from 9am -5pm Monday -Friday.

Thank you for supporting our Downtown! 💙

03/18/2025

The sign-up deadline is tomorrow! ⏰ This ensures that you will receive all your course materials 📚 in time for the start date, which is Wednesday, April 2nd. The great news is that you only need to pay a $100 deposit now 💵, and you can pay the remaining amount later this summer when your cash flow improves! 🌞 Don't miss the chance to transform the way you think about your business, strengthening your chances of long-term success.

Jon Schallerts' proprietary 14-step Destination Business Strategy will help you make your business stand out, grow sales, attract more customers, and build a stronger business. Lindsey Dotson of GD Placemaking, a certified Destination Creation Course facilitator, delivers this course. Dates: April 2...

03/12/2025

Last week we made a big announcement about our new partnership with Michigan Downtowns - the Destination Busimess Grant Program! This year three businesses will be selected to participate in Jon Schallert’s 8 Week Destination Creation Course followed by 10 months of technical assistance. It will be a competitive process available to businesses located in MDA member communities. More info can be found here:

Learn about GD Placemaking's partnership with the Michigan Downtown Association and the Destination Business Grant Program.

03/05/2025

spring workshop was fantastic! Thanks for a great event per usual. So many great individuals doing the best work ever.

03/05/2025

Putting YOLO on the business cards because there are no rules anymore 🤷🏻‍♀️🤣🦄

03/04/2025

Excited to be heading down to Lansing tomorrow to join for their Spring Workshop where we get to make an exciting announcement on Wednesday morning!!

03/02/2025

You know what feels amazing??? Seeing a client who is already a stellar OB/GYN with years of expertise under her belt launching her own women’s wellness clinic who trusted US to design her logo/brand, brochure, business card, website, signage, and more. Today Dr. Mary Ivey is at Community Sale event promoting just ahead of her open house this Wednesday and she looks so good decked out in SSW gear! I love this for her, and I love that GD Placemaking has the chance to work with such incredible entrepreneurs. 💕💗💞💖

02/28/2025

A little inspiration from McLane Blatchford CPA Firm. Wednesday Wisdom