About Old Takoma Business Association (OTBA)
Old Takoma Business Association is making a difference in the
Old Takoma area by actively pursuing ways to improve the community
and commercial district. Join OTBA and you will become a part
of a team who is dedicated to:
• Supporting businesses that help shape the character of
Old Takoma;
• Improving gateway signage and directional information
to Old Takoma;
• Developing safer pedestrian walkways;
• Improved parking in Old Takoma; and
• Reducing crime.
OTBA’s mission is to bring together businesses, residents
and community organizations dedicated to developing a vibrant
market center, from Takoma Junction Maryland to the Takoma Theatre
DC, to enhance our unique and historic town setting. We are seeking
new members today to create, through a network of like-minded
individuals, a better, brighter future for Old Takoma.
In the spring of 2004, OTBA spearheaded the City of Takoma Park's
successful bid to become a Main Street Maryland community.
We will apply for designation for the Takoma DC portion of our
commercial area when it is next offered by the District of Columbia.
Click on "Main Street" at the left to read more about
the Main Street Takoma initiative.
What type of businesses participate in OTBA?
Our membership includes:
• Retail Establishments
• Non-Profit Organizations
• Professional Service businesses
• Home-Based Businesses
Why is it called Old Takoma Business Association now instead
of Takoma Old Town Business Association?
Good question! It started out as Takoma Old Town Business Association
a number of years ago but it has now expanded beyond the merchants
in Old Town Takoma Park and Takoma DC. Consequently, the name
reflects the broader business area that originally was the area
called Old Takoma around the rail line at the Turn of the 20th
century.
How do I join OTBA?
That is easy! Click Here
OTBA Leadership
The Old Takoma Business Association, a 501(c)(3) organization,
is governed by a board of directors elected by the OTBA membership.
A list of 2007 board members follows.
Sabrina Baron
Historic Takoma, Inc
Eric Bond
The Takoma Voice
editor@takomavoice.com
Bevi Chagnon, Organization Committee Chair
PubCom/i-imagery Design
bevi@pubcom.com
Valentine Davies, Treasurer
The Culture Shop
vdavies@cultureshop.com
David Eisner, Vice President
House of Musical Traditions
hometrad@hmtrad.com
John Hume, Design Committee Chair
Sligo Creek Tile Company
hume@sligocreek.com
Pennye Jones-Napier, President
Three Gems, Inc.
The Big Bad Woof
treasurer@takomaonline.com
Ethan Landis, Secretary
Landis Construction
Corporation
ethan@landisconstruction.com
Rick Leonard
Heritage Building and Rennovation
Bruce Levin
Takoma Westmoreland, LLC
David Potts-Dupre, Promotions Committee Chair
Dpotts-dupre@pdhlaw.net
Dan Robinson, Economic Restructuring
Committee Chair
Sligo Computer Services
dan.robinson@swells.com
Faith Wheeler
DC Advisory Neighborhood Commission
fewdcc@aol.com
