Anyone interested in joining in and helping with the business improvement efforts are encouraged to contact the Committee Chairman of your choice and volunteer your time, expertise or both.

BID Groups

Promotions

• public relations
• marketing strategy based upon assets of the business community
• street fairs and special events
• business directory and web page
• work with L.A. Convention and Visitors bureau
• determination of new image for business community and its sub-districts
• holiday events and ethnic heritage events

Organization

VP-Pending

• setting the Board agenda
• generating treasury and related financial reports
• distributing BID newsletter to general membership
• preparing for general membership meetings
• coordinating relations with the Council offices, Mayor's office and other respective political leaders
• coordinating relations with other BID's throughout the City, particularly with the emerging LA BID Council
• facilitating acquisition and grants
• developing sponsors and underwriters
• preparing and reviewing proposed amendments to the bylaws
• conducting annual elections
• working with City Treasurer, City Attorney and City Clerk as it relates to the BID

Economic Restructuring

VP-William Powers

• planning issues

• relations with LAPD

• business attraction and retention

• security and maintenance

• technical services through CSU Northridge

• or the Small Business Development Centers

• property owner relations

• zoning changes

• parking issues

• relations with schools

Design

VP-Pending

• beautification
• banner program
• landscaping, urban forestry
• gateway enhancements, landmark sign
• public art on history of Chatsworth
• logo