named programs · 3 · from sources
What they call their work
Awning & Signage Program
Offers reimbursement to businesses for new or relocated signage, awnings, and minor storefront improvements to enhance streetscape aesthetics and support business identity.
District Events and Promotion
Organizes and promotes cultural events, business spotlights, and marketing campaigns to increase foot traffic and community engagement in downtown Norwich.
Vacancy Promotion Initiative
Collects and advertises commercial and residential vacancies within the District to attract new tenants and reduce vacancy rates.
activities · 3 groups
What they do
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Business Improvement District Management 2 activities
- Operate downtown enhancement programs for businesses and propertiesOffers reimbursement programs for local businesses to improve signage, awnings, and storefronts, and operates a vacancy submission and advertisement program to reduce commercial and residential property vacancies in downtown Norwich.
- Stimulate downtown economic development through community cooperation and leadershipWorks to stimulate economic development in downtown Norwich by fostering cooperation and leadership within the community, with a focus on long-term revitalization and competitiveness.
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Urban Park and Public Space Conservation 1 activity
- Maintain and promote public parks and civic amenitiesMaintains and promotes access to four public parks—East, West, Library, and Gordon Parks—featuring playgrounds, seating areas, and community-friendly spaces, while also highlighting the Guernsey Memorial Library as a key civic asset and promoting its public events.
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Nonprofit-Operated Cafés and Social Enterprises 1 activity
- Operate community-run retail and hospitality servicesOperates a volunteer-run thrift store that directs proceeds to the Chenango Memorial Hospital Auxiliary and runs a weekend coffee bar offering espresso, pour over, cold brew, chai, matcha, and bagels to serve downtown visitors and residents.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$88K
Contributions & grants$41K47%
Program service revenue$47K53%
Investment income——
Other revenue$12
expenses
Total expenses$74K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits—
Grants paid out—
balance sheet
Total assets$70K
Cash—
Investments—
Liabilities—
Net assets$70K
5 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +31.4%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
board members · 7
- ALECIA O'NEILL — BOARD MEMBER
- ERIK SCRIVENER — BOARD MEMBER
- GRANT BRIGHTMAN — BOARD MEMBER
- LUKE HESS - MURPHY — BOARD MEMBER
- MINDY CHAWGO — BOARD MEMBER
- PRICILLA BLYDENBURGH — BOARD MEMBER
- ROBERT JEFFREY — BOARD MEMBER
relationships · 7
Who they work with
- Chenango Council of the Arts Partner — Hosts monthly District Management Association meetings.
- Chenango Memorial Hospital Auxiliary Partner — Receives proceeds from a volunteer-run thrift store operated in partnership with the Norwich Business Improvement District.
- Commerce Chenango Partner — Partner organization providing business start-up resources and funding opportunities for small businesses.
- Facebook Partner — Uses Facebook to share updates about downtown events and activities.
- Guernsey Memorial Library Partner — Collaborates to promote library events and civic engagement as part of the district's amenities.
- Instagram Partner — Uses Instagram to share updates about downtown events and activities.
- Management Association Government — Collaborates with the Management Association to advertise vacant commercial and residential spaces.
strategies · 1
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Comprehensive Downtown Development through Placemaking and Economic Incentivesmethodology: comprehensive-downtown-developmentBy simultaneously improving public spaces, supporting local businesses, and implementing targeted economic incentives, the organization strengthens downtown vitality and community engagement because integrated physical, economic, and social interventions produce greater collective impact than isolated efforts.