Join the Federal Hill Commerce Association. It’s easy! Just download the 2026 FHCA Membership Application form. The membership fee for 2026 is $445. All memberships are voting memberships. Once your application is approved, we will add your company name to the dedicated members page of our website.
The Federal Hill Commerce Association is a non-profit Corporation for the benefit of and to carry out the purposes of promoting the Federal Hill Area, to foster development, promotion and improvement of the Federal Hill Area, to work in cooperation with City Officials, the City Council and other City and State agencies.
FHCA Membership Benefits
- Advocacy & Representation
- Active advocacy with City and State leadership on issues impacting Federal Hill businesses
- Serving as a liaison between members and Rhode Island’s federal delegation
- Representing business interests in policy discussions, zoning, permitting, public safety, and transportation
- Infrastructure & Beautification
- Leadership in the continuation and expansion of streetscape, lighting, signage, and public space improvements
- Coordination with municipal agencies to enhance cleanliness, safety, and walkability
- Support for beautification initiatives that reinforce Federal Hill’s identity and appeal
- Marketing Federal Hill as a Destination
- Strategic branding and promotion of Federal Hill as a regional and national dining, cultural, and retail destination
- Development and execution of district-wide marketing campaigns
- Digital, print, and on-site promotional efforts that elevate member businesses
- Media & Public Relations
- Seeking and securing earned media coverage at the local, regional, and national levels
- Managing paid media opportunities to promote the district and signature events
- Serving as the primary media contact for all things Federal Hill
- Visitor Services
- Operating and supporting the Federal Hill visitor information center
- Providing maps, retail items, event information, and business referrals to visitors
- Enhancing the overall visitor experience and driving foot traffic to member businesses
- Signature Events & Programming
- Producing and executing five major events annually
- Leveraging events to increase visitation, sales, and brand awareness
- Managing sponsorships, permits, logistics, and marketing for large-scale activations
- Small Business Operational Support
- Providing logistical assistance for day-to-day operational challenges
- Offering guidance on regulations, permitting, and compliance
- Connecting members to resources, partners, and service providers
- Workforce Development & Training
- Executing Real Jobs and workforce training programs
- Supporting employee recruitment, training, and retention for member businesses
- Partnering with workforce and educational organizations to build a skilled local workforce
- Community & Neighborhood Engagement
- Acting as a consistent, credible voice for small businesses within the broader neighborhood
- Facilitating communication and collaboration between businesses, residents, and institutions
- Promoting responsible growth that balances economic success with community quality of life