East Side Business Improvement

Completed a multi-year strategic planning process for the BID and have developed a new impact strategy. Hired a new Executive Director for the BID who has strong experience and passion for non-profit work. The Leadership transitioned after a three year tenure. Contracts were initiated to clean sidewalks and graffiti removal. Obtained services of a company that plants flowers and maintains street planters. Providers decorate the core of the district with Holdiday lighting during the Holiday season. Continued management of Black Cat Alley, which included maintaining the current murals, improving pedestrian safety, improving signage security and developing and launching new programing uses for the Alley. BID businessses were promoted through the East Side BID website. Board Committees introduced for Economic Development, Area Management, Marketing, Events, Black Alley Cat, and provided staff support for the East Side Architectural Board.