There are two types of memberships:
Downtown Business Memberships (for businesses within the district)
The WCD annual membership fee is based on the square footage of each business. The assessment fee is paid annually with the Walnut Creek business license fee. To view the current assessment fees and business improvement district (BID) map, click here.
Our business improvement district boundaries cover Civic Dr. to Newell Dr. and N. Broadway to N. California. If your business is within these limits, you are already a member of WCD. If your physical business address is located outside of this area, you may choose to join our Association as an Associate Member.
Associate Membership (for businesses outside of the district)
Any business outside of the downtown business district can become a member of WCD to receive membership benefits for annual membership fee.
Submit the application form below along with your payment:
Business Member: Non-Profit $250
- Website Directory Listing
- Receive weekly business member e-newsletter
- 2 Social media posts (FB & IG)
- Member of private FB page for WCD businesses
Business Member: Bronze Level $500
- Website Directory Listing
- Receive weekly business member e-newsletter
- 2 Social media posts (FB & IG)
- Member of private FB page for WCD businesses
Business Member: Silver Level $1,000
- Website Directory Listing
- Receive weekly business member e-newsletter
- 4 Social media posts (FB & IG)
- Member of private FB page for WCD businesses
- Discounted participation fee for 1 WCD event
- 2 passes to WC Uncorked event
Business Member: Gold Level $2,500
- Website Directory Listing
- Receive weekly business member e-newsletter
- 6 Social media posts (FB & IG)
- Member of private FB page for WCD businesses
- Discounted participation fee for 1 WCD event
- $100 off event starting location booth
- 6 drink tickets at WC First Wednesday event
- 2 VIP passes to Oktoberfest event
Business Member: Platinum Level $5,000
- Website Directory Listing
- Logo recognition for all WCD events
- Receive weekly business member e-newsletter
- 8 Social media posts (FB & IG)
- Member of private FB page for WCD businesses
- Website ad for 1 month
- 10 drink tickets at WC First Wednesday event
- 4 VIP passes to Oktoberfest event
- Contributing sponsorship & booth space at a WCD signature event of your choice
Member Marketing Benefits
Submit Social Media & Newsletter Content »
Learn how to submit a request to feature your business's marketing content & ads on Walnut Creek Downtown's social media channels and weekly e-newsletter. View examples and best practices to maximize engagement.
Submit/Update Your Directory Listing »
Each business is provided a directory listing on our website to feature business information and a link to your business website. Submit a request to add your business to the directory, or update your listing with a hi-resolution logo file & current contact information.
To Join as an Associate Member
Submit Application & Annual Membership Fee
- OR -
- Download the PDF file
- Fill out the Membership Form
- Drop it by or mail it to our office along with payment:
- Mailing Address
1630 N. Main St. #288
Walnut Creek, CA 94596 - Physical Address
1666 N. Main St. Ground Floor
Walnut Creek, CA 94596
- Mailing Address
Looking to renew your existing Associate Membership? Click here to renew online:
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Website
Our website averages over 25,000 unique visitors per month. Make sure your business listing information is correct. Send us your company logo and we will link the listing to your own website. If you have a special promotion or event going on, we can post it on the WCD site calendar. In addition to having a comprehensive listing of all the downtown businesses, our website also contains valuable information on downtown events, programs, and parking.
Social Media
Instagram: 13,300 followers*
Facebook: 12,000 followers*
Walnut Creek Downtown has a strong social media presence on Facebook and Instagram. Send us a photo or video of your promotion or special event, and we will post it to WCD social media. Follow us on Facebook @downtownwalnutcreek and Instagram @walnutcreekdowntown.
Downtown Directories
Walnut Creek Downtown updates a downtown map and Shopping & Dining Guide annually. This directory is available to download from our website’s homepage or you can request copies from our office. The directory is free, so pick up copies to share with your customers or clients.
eNewsletter
Are you in our email database? Walnut Creek Downtown maintains two email subscriber lists with over 4,600 subscribers. One is exclusively for downtown business members, and the other is an opt-in public list. Stay connected and receive weekly alerts about downtown happenings, meetings, programs, and special events and promotions. Feel free to send us announcements to share on your behalf.