Happy Thursday, all! The past two weeks have been pretty busy on the
merchant organizing project. Friday (March 22nd), was the deadline to
apply for another Avenue NYC grant
to continue the great work we've been doing on 125th west of
Morningside. I think we have a really strong proposal, so keep your
fingers crossed!
For a couple of months, I (Jennifer) had been trying to visit the
businesses on 125th west of Morningside and introduce myself, but I am
only in the office two days a week and it always seems to be raining or
freezing when I'm here! So today I took advantage of the beautiful
only-occasional-rainfall weather and visited some businesses. Today I
visited most of the businesses on 125th between Morningside and
Broadway; hopefully next week, I'll visit those businesses west of
Broadway. I introduced myself and the Merchant Organizing project and
handed out another copy of the Needs Assessment survey (which is also
available here!).
I would like to thank all of the businesses who took time out of their
busy schedules to talk to me this afternoon, it is really appreciated.
Don't hesitate to call or email with any questions!
One thing I noticed during my walk was Primo Cafe on 125th and
Amsterdam. Last time I walked past there, just a few months ago, it was a
vacant building. Now, Primo is open for business and is a really
beautiful corner cafe! They serve soup, salad, pizza, sandwiches,
bagels, pastries, and more. Everything looked great, in a nice, light,
friendly environment with tables and chairs. I think it's a perfect
addition to the neighborhood and am really excited to go in and try it
for lunch! I regret not taking any photos to post here... you will just
have to go see it for yourself!
Brought to you by the 125th STREET BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT
Thursday, March 28, 2013
Thursday, March 14, 2013
Announcements: Needs Assessment, Business Directory, and More
A week after our first mailing of the Commercial Tenants Needs
Assessment Survey, we are already receiving responses! The responses we
have received so far are extremely helpful; a big thank you to the
businesses who have taken the time and effort to give your input! If you
are a business on 125th Street west of Morningside Avenue and have not
yet filled out the survey, you may do so here.
Again, your responses will be very valuable in helping us to develop a
list of priority issues to be addressed to help your business thrive.
Some exciting news-- the Business Directory on the BID's website now includes businesses west of Morningside Avenue! Click here to view the full business directory (Fifth Avenue to Marginal Street); or click here for only the businesses west of Morningside. All businesses on 125th Street west of Morningside: please email (jsilverberg@125thstreetbid.com) or call (212-662-8999) with any changes or additions to the information we have. We hope this directory is useful to you!
Another feature of the Merchant Organizing section of the website is the Promotion Submission. If you represent a business on 125th Street west of Morningside Avenue, submit your events, promotions, sales, etc. and we can share them with our networks! Please direct all inquiries to Jennifer (jsilverberg@125thstreetbid.com). (Note: We cannot promise that each submission will be shared.) Include all relevant info such as time; date; location; etc.
Lastly, as you may have heard, the Avenue NYC grant with which we are doing this Merchant Organizing project will be used through June. The 125th Street BID is now in the process of reapplying for a grant for next Fiscal Year so that we can continue with the work that is being done.
As always, don't hesitate to contact me (Jennifer) with any questions, comments, or concerns!
Some exciting news-- the Business Directory on the BID's website now includes businesses west of Morningside Avenue! Click here to view the full business directory (Fifth Avenue to Marginal Street); or click here for only the businesses west of Morningside. All businesses on 125th Street west of Morningside: please email (jsilverberg@125thstreetbid.com) or call (212-662-8999) with any changes or additions to the information we have. We hope this directory is useful to you!
Another feature of the Merchant Organizing section of the website is the Promotion Submission. If you represent a business on 125th Street west of Morningside Avenue, submit your events, promotions, sales, etc. and we can share them with our networks! Please direct all inquiries to Jennifer (jsilverberg@125thstreetbid.com). (Note: We cannot promise that each submission will be shared.) Include all relevant info such as time; date; location; etc.
Lastly, as you may have heard, the Avenue NYC grant with which we are doing this Merchant Organizing project will be used through June. The 125th Street BID is now in the process of reapplying for a grant for next Fiscal Year so that we can continue with the work that is being done.
As always, don't hesitate to contact me (Jennifer) with any questions, comments, or concerns!
Thursday, March 7, 2013
Welcome
Welcome to the 125th Street BID's Merchant Organizing Blog! As you can
see, the section of the BID website dedicated to the Merchant Organizing
Initiative is up and running at last! Within the next couple of weeks,
this section should include a directory of all of the businesses located
in the target area (125th Street, west of Morningside Avenue).
Today, we mailed out our first Commercial Tenants Needs Assessment Survey to the 125th Street businesses located west of Morningside Avenue. This survey will help us to determine the most important issues and concerns for businesses in the area, and what steps need to be taken to address these needs. We can't wait to hear the responses! In the coming weeks, we will also be preparing and mailing a Needs Assessment Survey to the owners of the properties in the target area. Next week, we will be working hard on the application to receive funding for these efforts in FY2014.
For more information or to let us know about events, promotions, or offers at your business, please email Jennifer at jsilverberg@125thstreetbid.com. We look forward to hearing from you!
Today, we mailed out our first Commercial Tenants Needs Assessment Survey to the 125th Street businesses located west of Morningside Avenue. This survey will help us to determine the most important issues and concerns for businesses in the area, and what steps need to be taken to address these needs. We can't wait to hear the responses! In the coming weeks, we will also be preparing and mailing a Needs Assessment Survey to the owners of the properties in the target area. Next week, we will be working hard on the application to receive funding for these efforts in FY2014.
For more information or to let us know about events, promotions, or offers at your business, please email Jennifer at jsilverberg@125thstreetbid.com. We look forward to hearing from you!
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