The ABCs of B.I.D.s

Written By Jessica Legaspi

May Newsletter

Mark Your Calendars for the Next Board Meeting!

Board members, community members, and city representatives met on April 8th to discuss the needs of the BID. Did you miss it? Be part of the conversation and come to our next meeting! Here are the details:

Topic: BID Board Meeting

Time: Monday, July 8, 4:00 PM PST- 6:00 PM PST

Location: St. Sophia Huffington Events Center Board Room

1324 Normandie Ave STE 28, Los Angeles, CA 90006

Light refreshments will be provided.

The agenda will be sent out the first week of July.

The A.B.C.s of B.I.D.s

All property and business owners along Pico Blvd. between Western and the 110 Fwy and small portions of Normandie Avenue and Venice Boulevard are members of the West Adams Business Improvement District (BID). If that sounds like you, here's what you need to know.

Why are BIDs Important?

  • Enhanced Services: BIDs provide services and improvements that go beyond what the city can offer. This includes street cleaning and tree trimming.

  • Marketing and Promotion: Collective funding allows for impactful marketing campaigns to attract new customers and retain existing ones (like this newsletter!)

  • Community Building: BIDs foster a sense of community and collaboration among business owners, encouraging a cooperative approach to common challenges.

How Are Your Assessments Used?

Your assessments are invested back into the district and can fund:

  • Beautification Projects: Landscaping, public art, tree pruning, cleaning and maintenance of public spaces.

  • Marketing Campaigns: Promotional efforts to attract visitors and boost local business.

  • Events and Activities: Community events that bring people to the district and create a lively atmosphere.

Want to Get Involved?

  • Attend BID Meetings: Join our regular quarterly meetings to stay informed and have your voice heard.

  • Share Your Ideas: We value your input! Share your suggestions for improving the district.

  • Stay Connected: Follow us on social media and sign up for our newsletter to stay updated on BID activities and opportunities.

Trash Talk: Supporting Reliable Housekeepers, Our Street Cleaning Specialists

This May alone, Reliable Housekeepers have collected 27,470 lbs. of trash and requested six bulky item/illegal dumping services to the City of LA.

They have been doing a fantastic job keeping our community clean and safe. Let's ensure we do our best to ensure they can do their work safely and efficiently. Here are ways we can help Reliable Housekeepers keep our streets clean:

  • Calling 311 when we see graffiti, trash, and bulky items left on the sidewalks or parking lots or filling out a service request on our website.

  • Cleaning up after yourselves and encouraging your neighboring businesses to clean up after themselves, including our neighborhood street vendors!

Let's keep the Byzantine Latino Quarter BID clean and walkable!

Father's Day in the BID

The Byzantine Latino Quarter-Pico Improvement District has a delicious range of eateries where you can celebrate the fathers and father figures you love. Browse our updated Food and Drink directory on the new BLQ BID website! The website is still under construction, but we'll provide updates when more progress has been made!

New Resources from Mayor Bass and our Office of Business and Economic Development

The City is also launching two programs: LA Optimized 2.0, a program to help small businesses build and strengthen their digital presence, and LApreneur, a new online learning platform created to equip entrepreneurs with key skills and information to succeed.

Jessica Legaspi
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BID Updates: Trash, Trees, and Street Clocks