named programs · 3 · from sources
What they call their work
Downtown Definitely Events
Free community programming in parks and public spaces to activate downtown and promote vibrancy
Marketing and Promotion
Marketing of downtown amenities, cultural attractions, events, and small businesses to increase visitation and engagement
Small Business Support and Recruitment
Programs to support existing small businesses and recruit neighborhood-serving retail to downtown
activities · 6 groups
What they do
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Business Improvement District Management 6 activities
- Advocating for marketing and community events to enhance downtown vibrancyAdvocates for marketing initiatives and community-oriented events as tools to increase public engagement and vibrancy in downtown Rochester.
- Developing planning materials for a potential Business Improvement DistrictPrepared a Draft District Plan outlining governance, funding, services, and implementation strategies for a proposed Downtown Rochester BID and hosted a virtual panel on May 3, 2023 to educate stakeholders on BID models.
- Facilitating placemaking and place management initiativesCoordinates placemaking efforts, marketing, and programming in downtown Rochester and along the Genesee Riverway to enhance public space usage and community engagement.
- Marketing and promotion of downtown RochesterMarkets and promotes downtown amenities, cultural attractions, events, and small businesses to enhance visibility and economic activity in downtown Rochester.
- Providing educational outreach on Business Improvement DistrictsShares examples from four existing BIDs and hosts panels to inform the public and stakeholders about place management and BID structures as part of broader revitalization efforts.
- Supporting and recruiting small businesses in downtown RochesterProvides direct support to small businesses and actively recruits neighborhood-serving retail to strengthen the local economy in downtown Rochester.
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Neighborhood Civic Engagement 1 activity
- Advancing a vision for inclusive downtown revitalizationAdvocates for a vibrant, inclusive downtown Rochester as a center for community activity, arts, culture, and economic opportunity through coordinated planning and public engagement.
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Business Community Advocacy 1 activity
- Advocating for the establishment of a Downtown Rochester Business Improvement District (BID)Leads advocacy and outreach efforts to establish a Business Improvement District to strengthen the local economy, fund new programs and services, and increase downtown vibrancy through pooled resources from property owners.
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Housing Policy Advocacy & Tenant Organizing 1 activity
- Advocating for workforce and affordable housing developmentEngages in advocacy to increase workforce and affordable housing options in downtown Rochester as part of broader community revitalization and equity goals.
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Community Festival & Event Production 1 activity
- Organizing community events and public programming to activate downtown spacesProduces and delivers the Downtown Definitely Events series and provides free community programming in parks and public spaces to increase downtown vibrancy and public engagement in Rochester.
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Uncategorized 1 activity
- Conducting community engagement for BID developmentHosted multiple community meetings, including in-person and virtual formats, and a public open house using a nine-station format with facilitators to gather input on the Draft District Plan for a proposed Downtown Rochester BID.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$84K
Contributions & grants$84K100%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$85K
Program expenses100%
Admin / overhead0%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$85K
Largest expense lineOther
balance sheet
Total assets$1K
Cash$1K
Investments$0
Liabilities$0
Net assets$1K
Liquid reserves0.1 mo
3 years on record · 2022–2024 · YoY revenue -78.8%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
board members · 17
- Adam Bello — Board Member
- Andy Gallina — Board Member
- Bob Duffy — Board Member
- Dexter Craig — Board Member
- Ebony Miller-Wesley — Board Member
- Eugenio Marlin — Treasurer
- Hon Malik Evans — Board Member
- Jeremy Cooney — Board Member
- Jim Brown — Board Member
- Joe Stefko — Chair
- Kabutey Ocansey — Board Member
- Miguel Melendez — Board Member
- Miguel Velazquez — Board Member
- Rachel Laber — Secretary
- Rachel Roberts — Board Member
- Shawn Dunwoody — Board Member
- Steve Dubnik — Board Member
relationships · 60
Who they work with
- Adam Bello Government — Works with the Monroe County Executive, who supports the downtown BID proposal.
- BDS Planning and Urban Design Partner — Provided planning and urban design expertise through presentations at community meetings.
- Bar Bantam Partner — Local small business that submitted a letter of support for downtown revitalization.
- City of Rochester Government — Board member organization represented by Erik Frisch.
- City of Rochester Government — Public private partnership participant, provides staff representation, and collaborates on downtown revitalization efforts.
- City of Rochester Government — Works with the city government in efforts to support downtown revitalization and BID formation.
- City of Rochester, Chief of Staff/Downtown Resident Government — Non-voting board member represented by Tamara Mayberry.
- City of Rochester, DES Government — Board member represented by Kabutey Ocansey.
- Community members Partner — Collaborates with community members to gather input and shape the vision for downtown Rochester.
- Council President Melendez Partner — Recognized as a supportive partner in efforts to revitalize downtown Rochester.
- Downtown Auburn NY Business Improvement District Network — Participating organization represented on a panel about business improvement districts.
- Downtown Auburn NY Business Improvement District Partner — Assistant Director of Downtown Auburn NY Business Improvement District participated as a panelist in an event hosted by the Partnership for Downtown Rochester
- Downtown DC Business Improvement District Network — Participating organization represented on a panel about business improvement districts.
- Downtown DC Business Improvement District Partner — President and CEO of Downtown DC Business Improvement District participated as a panelist in an event hosted by the Partnership for Downtown Rochester
- Downtown Ithaca Alliance Network — Participating organization represented on a panel about business improvement districts.
- Downtown Ithaca Alliance Partner — Board Treasurer of Downtown Ithaca Alliance participated as a panelist in an event hosted by the Partnership for Downtown Rochester
- Dunwoodē Design Partner — Board member organization represented by Shawn Dunwoody.
- Eastman School of Music Partner — Board member organization represented by Rachel Roberts.
- Empire State Development Government — Public private partnership participant and founding entity of the Partnership for Downtown Rochester.
- Galleria Pizza Partner — Local small business that submitted a letter of support for downtown revitalization.
- Gallina Development Corporation Partner — Board member organization represented by Andy Gallina.
- Garth Fagan Dance Partner — Downtown cultural organization that submitted a letter of support for revitalization efforts.
- Greater Rochester Chamber of Commerce Partner — Board member organization represented by Bob Duffy.
- Highland Planning Partner — Facilitated community meetings for the Downtown Rochester Business Improvement District effort.
- Ibero-American Development Corporation Partner — Board member organization represented by Chair Eugenio Marlin.
- Joseph A. Floreano Rochester Riverside Convention Center Partner — Board member organization represented by Kelly Carr.
- Local leaders Partner — Works with local leaders to promote the potential benefits of a Business Improvement District.
- Mayor Malik D. Evans Partner — Publicly supported and committed to working with the Partnership for Downtown Rochester to strengthen downtown vitality.
- Mayor Malik Evans Government — Collaborates with the mayor, who supports the proposed downtown BID.
- MillRace Design Associates Partner — Moderated a virtual panel on business improvement districts and place management.
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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 Model for Downtown Revitalizationmethodology: business-improvement-district-modelBy establishing a Business Improvement District (BID), property owners collectively fund targeted programs and services to enhance downtown vitality, because this model generates dedicated resources, enables more responsive governance than city processes, and integrates economic, social, and physical improvements to strengthen local economies and inclusivity.
- Community-Engaged Placemaking to Activate Public Spacesmethodology: placemakingBy using placemaking strategies, community events, and coordinated marketing, the organization activates public spaces to increase engagement, safety, and economic activity, because visible, inclusive, and well-programmed spaces foster belonging and encourage vibrant street life that sustains downtown vitality.
- Equity-Centered Community Engagement in Urban Planningmethodology: community-engaged_planningBy using open-house formats, interactive stations, and facilitator-led community input sessions, the organization gathers structured feedback to inform inclusive urban planning, because engaging diverse community voices through accessible, participatory design leads to more equitable and socially innovative outcomes that reflect the needs of all residents.