2023 Membership Rates
$100 – Start-ups and home-based businesses
$325 – Small Business with 1-5 employees or non-profit
$550 – Business with 6 -10 employees
$650 – Business with 11 – 25 employees
$850 – Business with more than 25 employees or Group Practice (law firm, medical office, real estate office), Small Commercial Property Owner
$1,100 Large Commercial Property Owner
Or send via check to OTBA, 6909 Laurel Ave, Suite A ,Takoma Park, MD 20912. Do you need an invoice to initiate payment? Just let us know.
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Business Membership
Join the Old Takoma Business Association(OTBA) and combine your voice with other local businesses to have direct input and representation on issues that matter most to your business.
- Promotional Opportunities
OTBA runs events throughout the year to attract visitors. We also also run the commercial district website and has an active social media program. The Shop Takoma e-gift card is also available for Takoma businesses to participate in. - Communication
The OTBA keeps members informed of events, programs and issues important to running a business in Takoma. The OTBA provides a weekly e-blast that highlights upcoming events and relevant info. We also keep the press abreast of all local events, new business openings and other newsworthy info! - Advocacy
Members can count on the OTBA to assist with issues important to Takoma businesses, advocating for economic vitality, safety and cleanliness. Membership ensures that your voice and business concerns are represented before all of our local jurisdictions: Takoma Park, MD; Takoma, DC, Montgomery County, and the state of Maryland. - Networking, Workshops and Technical Support
Throughout the year, there are opportunities to network with other businesses and workshops to attend on relevant topics. The OTBA staff is always available to assist when support or guidance is needed. - Financing Options and Grants
OTBA regularly make grants available to the businesses through larger grants that we are awarded. OTBA also runs a low interest loan program for members. See our Revolving Loan Fund here.
2023 OTBA Members
Amano – Artful Framing – Azalea City Nails – Canopy-Family Care – Cielo Rojo – DC Arts Studios – Digital Ink -FullFillery – Georgie’s Barber – Gryphon Scientific-Historic Takoma – Housemouse Books & Vintage – Indigro Plant Design – Ileana Schinder Architects – K&B Bridal – Kin Da -Tom Oliff’s Estate – Loft Collective – Lost Sock Roasters – MAD Fitness – Magic Carpet – MotorKat – New Dawn Acupuncture – Old Takoma Ace Hardware – Olive Lounge – Park Florist – People’s Books – Purple Mountain Grown – Rhizome DC – Richardson School of Music – Roscoe’s Pizzeria – Kittner Studios -Scissor & Comb – Seoul Food – Soko – Spring Mill Bread -Tabletop – Takoma Artery – Takoma Beverage Co – Takoma Montessori School – Takoma Park Farmers Market – Takoma Park Gynecology – TPSS Co-op – Takoma Radio – Takoma Wellness Center – Takoma MAMAS – Takoma Westmoreland LLC – Urban Hi Fi – Urciolo Properties – VSG PT – Woodmoore Properties – Yoga Heights – Zen Renovations