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 organized by the City of Dunwoody Economic Development Department on March 6, 2023, when businesses in the Greater Dunwoody Village Area came together to collaborate on strengthening the district. The Alliance includes not only businesses in the area, but also community partners such as the Create Dunwoody, City of Development, Discover Dunwoody, the Perimeter Chamber, and other key stakeholders.
The Village Merchant Alliance holds 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.
In 2026, the Village Merchant Alliance became a committee under the Create Dunwoody non-profit organization.
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 - Last One)
Dunwoody Art Festival (May weekend of Mother’s Day)
Tunes and Taps (May 30, 2026)
Storefront Art Exhibit (Summer)
Doorwoody Exhibit (Beginning summer 2026 and ongoing)
Funwoody’s Back to School Party (August 15, 2026)
Sips around the Village (August 29, 2026)
Scavenger Hunt (Fall)
Scarecrow Showdown (Month of October)
Sounds of Shops of Dunwoody (October 24, 2026)
The Village Halloween Trick or Treat night (October 30, 2026)
Funwoody Beer Run (November)
Village Holiday Celebration and Lantern Parade (November 22, 2026
Sunday before Thanksgiving)
Village Comedy Festival (Various dates)
Membership Details and Events to come!