| BID Ratepayer Hearing on December 6 |
The Business Improvement District (BID) Ratepayer Advisory Board has adopted and is submitting their 2011 BID Management Plan and Budget to the City of Spokane. The budget includes a $100,000 general fund contribution from the City for the Clean and Safe program and an assessment roll of approximately $970,304. A public hearing is scheduled for Monday, December 6th at City Council to approve the budget, assessment roll and management plan for 2011. Ratepayers are welcome to attend and give their comments. For BID questions, please call 509.456.0580. |
| BID Ratepayer Advisory Board Opening |
Downtown issues affect you and your business, so why not get involved?!
Business Improvement District (BID) Ratepayers are encouraged to submit a Board nomination application for the available Large Business seat on the BID Ratepayer Advisory Board for a one-year term beginning February 2011 and ending by February 2012. The open position is for representatives in good-standing from:
- Large Business - more than 25 employees. To download an application, click here.
Applications are due Wednesday, December 1, 2010.
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| Downtown Services are Evolving |
Downtown Spokane is evolving and the DSP continues to adapt to the city center's changing needs, including adjusting the deployment and responsibilities of the Security Ambassadors, Clean Team, and other staff. Downtown safety always remains a top priority, but there are also increased needs for direct communication with Downtown businesses, hospitality, beautification, clean and green management.  As the seasons change and the DSP evaluates the shifting needs, the Security Ambassadors will continue to make their rounds in the BID at new hours. You can always contact the Security Ambassadors Tuesday-Saturday, 11:30am-7:30pm at 509.353.9111.
Security Ambassadors, distinctively dressed in rust uniforms, are trained to serve your business with employee or customer escorts to their car, providing directions, assistance with street disturbances, shoplifting, and more. Three of the full-time Security Ambassadors are even Spokane Regional Certified Tourism Ambassadors to round out your customer needs.
To report graffiti or other cleaning needs to the Clean Team, please call 509. 353.9111 or 509.456.0580.
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| Play the Game for Spokane Transportation | |
Have You Ever Wanted to Redesign Transportation in Spokane? Give It A Virtual Try. As part of its effort to create and consolidate a long-term regional transportation vision for the greater Spokane region, the Spokane Regional Transportation Council (SRTC) launched an online survey tool in the form of a transportation planning game.
"A Thousand Visions" - A Transportation Planning Game, is available online at www.spokanetransportationvision.com through November 29. Those who participate in the game will be entered into a drawing for a free TOMTOM ONE 130-S portable GPS unit! Information on the Transportation Vision Project or A Thousand Visions game can be found at the project website, the project Facebook page or call Staci Lehman at (509) 343-6370. |
| What Makes You Sustainable, Makes Downtown Sustainable |
What are you doing to be innovative and sustainable? Is your Downtown or University District (U.D.) business or building energy efficient? LEED Certified? Do you utilize renewable energy? We want to hear about and promote what Downtown and U.D. businesses are doing, so let us know by sending an e-mail with your sustainable practices to intern@downtownspokane.net. The City of Spokane is SMART with the Sustainable Management of Assets, Resources and Technology (SMART) program for businesses that provides recognition through a ceremony with the Mayor, a SMART sticker and web site listing. The application deadline is January 31, 2011 for the 3rd year of this program. For more information, click here. |
| Mark Your Calendars! | |
Don't miss out on these upcoming events:
- Pick up your Downtown Holiday Guide in TOMORROW'S Inlander! (the November 18 Issue) Your Downtown resource for holiday shopping, dining and entertainment through the New Year!
- Santa Arrives! Friday, November 19 at River Park Square
- Holiday Wine Festival, November 19-21, SpokaneWineries.net
- Free winter carriage rides begin Friday, November 26. Get details at downtownspokane.net
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Don't hesitate to call us for more information at 509-456-0580.
We are happy to help!
Leanne Sangster
Downtown Spokane Partnership/Business Improvement District
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