Welcome to BLQ BID Monthly Updates
March 2024 Newsletter
The Byzantine Latino Quarter BID Board Meeting will be held in person on Monday, March 11, 2024, from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM. The meeting will take place at the St. Sophia Huffington Events Center, located at 1324 Normandie Ave STE 28, Los Angeles, CA 90006. Light refreshments will be provided.
News for Businesses
Al Fresco is Here to Stay
Due to the success of the temporary L.A. Al Fresco program, the City of Los Angeles has worked through a coordinated effort to establish a new, permanent program. Applications became available on February 1, 2024.
Read the Al Fresco Transition Guide
Sidewalk Vending is Legal in LA County, Thanks to SB 946
SB 946 ends the criminalization of sidewalk vending in California and allows local authorities to adopt non-criminal laws to protect public health, safety, and welfare. Find Fact Sheets, Laws, Roundtables, and More on the LA County Consumer and Business Affairs Website.
This Women's History Month Support BLQ’s Women-Owned Businesses!
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