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StartUp Starved Rock Initiative Launches to Grow Ottawa Businesses with Support from Midland States Bank
Ottawa, IL – The Ottawa Area Chamber of Commerce and the Ottawa Downtown Association are proud to announce they have been awarded a $7,500 grant from Midland States Bank to support StartUp Starved...
New Community Christmas Tree Program to Light Up Washington Square Park
OTTAWA, IL — The Ottawa Downtown Association, in partnership with the City of Ottawa and Garden’s Gate Garden Center, is thrilled to launch a brand-new holiday tradition in downtown Ottawa — the...
Interactive “Explore Downtown Ottawa” Map Now Available
New tool connects locals and visitors with dining, shopping, public art, and more Ottawa, IL –Aug. 15, 2025— The Ottawa Downtown Association is excited to announce the launch of the Explore Downtown...
Ottawa Downtown Association Celebrates Successful 4th of July Fireworks Show
OTTAWA, IL — The Ottawa Downtown Association (ODA) is proud to announce the resounding success of the 4th of July Fireworks Celebration, held in the heart of downtown Ottawa. This exciting tradition...
Discover Ottawa Gift Card Program Hits $10k Milestone
The Discover Ottawa Gift Card Program Generates Over $10,000 in Local Dollars This Holiday Season OTTAWA, IL – The Discover Ottawa Gift Card program has surpassed an incredible milestone this...
2024 Holiday Events and Activities
Get ready to embrace the magic of the holiday season in downtown Ottawa! We’re thrilled to present a comprehensive lineup of festive events and activities for 2024, designed to bring cheer to...
Holiday Trends Point to Shopping Small, Shopping Local, and Giving Choices
Discover Ottawa Addresses What Consumers Want OTTAWA, ILLINOIS | NOV. 11, 2024 | The Ottawa Downtown Association announced that the Discover Ottawa Gift card now offers a diverse range of...
Introducing Discover Ottawa Gift Cards
This holiday season, give the gift of local shopping and dining while supporting the heart of downtown Ottawa! Discover Ottawa Gift Cards are redeemable at over a dozen locations in downtown Ottawa.
ODA Donates $500 to Support Ottawa Exploreum Children’s Museum
The Ottawa Downtown Association (ODA) proudly presented a $500 donation to the Ottawa Exploreum Children’s Museum during Smoketoberfest on Saturday, October 12.
Ottawa Downtown Association to Host “A Victorian Haunting: A Taste of Ottawa and Its Spirits” Event on October 19
For Immediate Release Ottawa Downtown Association Presents "A Victorian Haunting: A Taste of Ottawa and Its Spirits" on October 19 Ottawa, IL – July 26, 2024 – The Ottawa Downtown Association is...