named programs · 3 · from sources
What they call their work
Business Directory
Local business listing and district map to help visitors and residents discover shops, services, and experiences on Lark Street.
Business Improvement Program
Comprehensive initiative to maintain cleanliness, safety, and economic vitality along the Lark Street corridor through coordinated services and advocacy.
Community Calendar
Platform for local businesses and organizations to promote cultural, dining, and entertainment events in the Lark Street area.
activities · 5 groups
What they do
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Business Improvement District Management 2 activities
- Develop partnerships with city organizations to promote local offeringsBuilds collaborative relationships with city entities to promote cultural, dining, and entertainment opportunities on Lark Street, enhancing community engagement and economic development.
- Operate business improvement programs for the Lark Street areaImplements cleanliness, safety, hospitality, and economic vitality initiatives to improve the public environment and quality of life for businesses and residents in the Lark Street area. This includes ongoing programs managed by the Lark Street BID.
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Organizational Governance & Leadership Development 1 activity
- Host monthly board meetings of the Lark Street BID Board of DirectorsConvenes regular governance meetings for the Lark Street Business Improvement District Board of Directors to oversee district operations and strategic initiatives.
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Regional Tourism Promotion 1 activity
- Maintain district map for navigation and wayfindingProduces and maintains a district map to help visitors and residents locate local businesses and navigate the Lark Street area effectively.
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Business Member Promotion Services 1 activity
- Manage and publish community calendar and business directoryMaintains and updates a public community calendar of local events and operates a business submission form to add or edit listings in the district directory, supporting visibility and engagement for local businesses.
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Managed Parking Services 1 activity
- Provide parking information and resources for visitors and residentsProvides detailed information on residential parking permit restrictions, on-street parking availability near Washington Park, and lists paid parking options including Trinity Church Lot, Washington Avenue Lot, and Albany Medical Center Parking Garage to support accessibility in the district.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2022
revenue
Total revenue$109K
Contributions & grants——
Program service revenue$105K97%
Investment income$3860%
Other revenue—
expenses
Total expenses$136K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits$29K
Grants paid out—
balance sheet
Total assets$29K
Cash—
Investments—
Liabilities—
Net assets$29K
3 years on record · 2020–2022 · YoY revenue -26.6%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2022
Who runs it
paid leadership · 1
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| SHAUNA COLLINS | EXEC DIRECTO | 25 | $40K |
board members · 5
- DEANA DATRI — BOARD MEMBER
- JUSTIN KO — BOARD MEMBER
- NICHOLAS WARCHOL — BOARD MEMBER
- RICHARD CONTI — BOARD MEMBER
- SUSAN PEDO — BOARD MEMBER
relationships · 3
Who they work with
- Albany Parking Authority Government — Provides linked resource for parking information, indicating coordination with city parking management.
- Not specified Partner — Collaborates with local businesses along Lark Street to maintain a business directory.
- city and county officials Government — Collaborates with city and county officials to support economic development and community improvement initiatives in the Lark Street area.
strategies · 3
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.
- Business Improvement District Modelmethodology: business_improvement_districtBy operating as a formally organized business improvement district, we produce enhanced local economic vitality and improved community conditions through coordinated investment and governance, because structured public-private collaboration enables sustained, place-based revitalization.
- Clean, Safe, and Hospitable Environment as Foundation for Revitalizationmethodology: clean_and_safe_initiativesBy improving cleanliness, safety, and hospitality, we produce neighborhood revitalization and community engagement because a well-maintained and welcoming public environment increases visitation, supports local businesses, and fosters resident trust.
- Economic Vitality Drives Quality of Lifemethodology: economic_vitality_as_driverBy strengthening economic vitality through support for local businesses and diverse commercial offerings, we produce improved quality of life for residents and businesses because a thriving local economy directly enhances neighborhood stability, opportunity, and community well-being.