The Dunwoody Village Merchant Alliance, a Create Dunwoody committee, is a collaborative network of Greater Dunwoody Village business owners, managers, and property stakeholders working together to strengthen the district.
The Alliance shares resources, coordinates events and promotions, and builds initiatives that drive foot traffic and support local business success.
Background
The Village Merchants Alliance began with its first meeting on March 6, 2023, when businesses in the Greater Dunwoody Village Area came together to collaborate on strengthening the district. The Alliance includes community partners such as the City of Dunwoody Economic Development, Discover Dunwoody, the Perimeter Chamber, and other key stakeholders.
The Village Merchant Alliance hosts quarterly meetings and helps launch community programs and events through voluntary participation. Members contribute ideas, time, meeting space, and monetary or in-kind support. The group works together to boost foot traffic, strengthen partnerships, build long term momentum for the Village, and make the Village a vibrant historic “downtown” gathering place.
For information, contact:
Rosemary Watts rosemary@createdunwoody.org or
Lauren Sok lauren@functionizehealth.com
Signature Greater Village Area Annual Events
Green Eggs and Kegs (April 18, 2026)
The Burger Benefit (May 3, 2026)
Dunwoody Art Festival (May weekend of Mother’s Day)
Storefront Art Exhibit (Summer)
Doorwoody Exhibit (Beginning summer 2026)
Funwoody’s Back to School Party (Fri in August)
Scavenger Hunt (Fall)
Scarecrow Showdown (October)
Sounds of Shops of Dunwoody (October 24, 2026)
Funwoody Beer Run (November)
Village Holiday Celebration and Lantern Parade (Sunday before Thanksgiving)
Village Comedy Festival (Various dates)
Membership Details and Events to come!