The marketing efforts of FMA are responsible for bringing more than 4 million visitors per year to Freeport. We act on behalf of our member’s interests and represent our members with a variety of organizations, such as the Maine Tourism Association, the state tourism office, the Greater Portland Convention and Visitors Bureau, the Maine State Chamber and a number of regional and special interest associations.
Freeport Merchants Association fulfills the roles of not only a Destination Marketing Organization (DMO), but also acts in the same capacity as would a Mall Marketing Agent and a Chamber of Commerce. We are in fact the primary marketing, event promotion, and visitor contact entity for Freeport, Maine.
We orchestrate and market a growing number of successful seasonal Events that generate customer traffic, add to the marketable ambience of Freeport and provide highly visible sponsorship opportunities for our members.
We manage an ongoing public relations program with both visitors and residents.
We represent our member’s interests with the Town of Freeport in areas such as parking & traffic management, signage, amenities, special events and so on. We also maintain beneficial partnerships with other organizations such as Freeport Economic Development, the Freeport Community Improvement Association, the property owners association and others.
Publication listing in the largest production Visitor Guide in the state. (420,000+)