Downtown Bellingham Partnership

Learn more about the Downtown Bellingham Partnership (DBP) from Executive Director Lindsey Payne Johnstone. DBP is Downtown Bellingham’s dedicated nonprofit, advancing a vibrant and resilient city center through economic development, business advocacy, placemaking, and signature events and promotions. The organization works in close partnership with the City of Bellingham, the Port of Bellingham, community organizations, and local stakeholders to support Downtown as a place to do business, gather, and belong. DBP recently completed its first-ever three-year strategic plan, providing a clear framework for the organization’s priorities and impact moving forward.