HDGP

HDGP is a membership organization which means that membership dues are critical in supporting the day to day operations of the Partnership. Beyond the financial importance of being a dues paying member, is the fact that we are here to represent you, the business owner, professional or tax paying resident in the Downtown.

We currently have 3 standard membership categories:

¨ $200 Business and Professional Memberships

¨ $100 Associate Membership (non-voting member NOT located downtown)

¨ $50 Residential Membership (per household, for downtown residents only)

Download the Membership Form and return to HDGP. Have questions about membership? Give us a call and we'll be happy to talk more about it!

For Building Owners:
HDGP Residential Tenant Membership Program

Introducing a great new way to engage your tenants in the historic downtown, and provide better access to a vibrant lifestyle. Provide your tenants with something special, a membership in HDGP. Members receive notice of upcoming events & activities downtown, as well as important information about issues that affect the lives of downtown residents.

Download the Residential Tenant Membership Program enrollment forms.

Top Ten Reasons to be a Member of HDGP

1. Focus: HDGP is the only organization whose sole focus is on Galveston’s 70+ block historic downtown including 350+ businesses, 400+ property owners, and 600+ residents.
2. Marketing: HDGP’s new marketing programs developed in conjunction with the Convention & Visitors Bureau, including the Downtown Shoppers’ Guide, Shopping Crawls, VIP Programs, Tax Free Shopping Zone, Corporate Loyalty Programs, new informational website and more!
3. Vision: HDGP continues to tackle long-term planning and development for downtown, including our current initiative working with the City of Galveston to develop a Downtown Master Plan.
4. Advocacy: HDGP is the voice for downtown, and meets regularly with the Mayor & Council, City Manager, Department Heads and TXDOT, to problem solve and affect systemic change, as well as having the HDGP Executive Director serve on the City of Galveston Comprehensive Plan Steering Committee, the Intermodal Transportation Committee, the Liveable Communities Initiative Subcommittee and regularly attend the Tourism Development Advisory Committee meetings of the Parks Board. The HDGP Board of Directors is actively engaged with City Boards and Commissions.
5. Lifestyle: HDGP enhances downtown living through programs like the monthly Farmers’ Market and new Movie Nite on the Strand.
6. Information: HDGP disseminates information about important current issues affecting downtown to members through e-newsletters and other communiqués, and through organizing special forums like the District 1 City Council Candidates Forum.
7. Efficiency: HDGP maximizes your financial investment by partnering with organizations like the Convention & Visitors Bureau, Chamber of Commerce, Galveston Economic Development Partnership, Galveston Historical Foundation and others to achieve goals for downtown.
8. Business-Friendly Events: All HDGP sponsored events, including Galveston Uncorked!, Downtown Farmers’ Market, Galveston Island Bicycle Day, Downtown Lofts Tour, Movie Nite on the Strand, Strand Christmas Tree Lighting, Santa By The Sea, and Galveston Harbor Parade of Lights are designed to draw visitors and locals to downtown, enhancing business and not disrupting it!
9. Oversight: HDGP keeps a watchful eye on major events and activities downtown and represents downtown interests at important forums, including the Tourism Development Advisory Committee meetings of the Parks Board which cover Mardi Gras concerns and the newly formed Steering Committee for the Lone Star Motorcycle Rally.
10. FUN!: HDGP members are exposed to opportunities to network, volunteer, work on task forces, and meet other downtown businesses & residents, and have fun while doing it!