History
The non-profit organization was originally formed as the Auburn Downtown Partnership, wth the goal of promoting downtown businesses and events. With added exposure and responsibilities, the organization then secured the state-sanctioned designation as a Business Improvement District (BID) in 2000, which required 51% of the proposed district property owners to agree to contributing an additonal City assessment tax, thus providing the basis of the operating budget. The BID also contracts with the City of Auburn for upkeep of the City parks, managing the flower pot program and maintaining the overall tidy aesthetic appearance of downtown.
Specialties
The Downtown Auburn Business Improvement District (BID) is a membership organization of residents, business owners, property owners, not-for-profit organizations and government entities. By means of research, advocacy, marketing, promotion, event planning and collaborative efforts, the BID is committed to enhancing the appearance, economic viability and quality of life of the downtown Auburn, NY community.