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What is the BID?
Business Improvement DistrictBID=
Properties within the BID receive a
special assessment each year to make up
annual budget
There are 115 assessable properties
within the BID and a 12 person board
representing downtown property owners
2021 assessment amount: $140,610
2021 operating budget: $183,660
Operating Plan
Full time BID manager represents the
downtown throughout the community and
manages tasks designated by the BID Board
and BID members
Operating Plan line items: Management,
Beautification, Recruitment & Retention,
Events, Advertising, Gift Card Program,
MemberCO Committee, Parking, Storage
Key Partners
Oshkosh Convention & Visitor's Bureau
BID office is located within the OCVB
OCVB employs BID Manager
Oshkosh Chamber of Commerce
A long time partner
BID continues to work and collaborate with the Chamber on a variety of
recruitment & retention projects
Greater Oshkosh Economic Development Corporation
Oshkosh Area Community Foundation
City of Oshkosh
The BID pays for planting and watering
of 100+ flower pots and 20+ bump outs
each spring and fills all pots with holiday
boughs during the holiday season
Flowers
The BID designs seasonal banners and is
responsible for five banner changes
throughout the year
Banners
In 2020 the BID fundraised over
$20,000 for new lights in the square
and decor for the tree. We will be
doing additional fundraising to
enhance the decor in 2021
Holiday
The BID budgets annually for general
green space maintenance and
garbage cleanup throughout
downtown
Maintenance
Beautification
Actively communicate with BID
members and keep them informed of
opportunities that help keep
businesses' doors open
Work closely with community partners
such as the Chamber and GOEDC
Offer retention and recruitment grants
for new and existing businesses
Recruitment & Retention
Marketing & Events
The BID's mission is to make Downtown Oshkosh a
destination for the community and visitors. The
BID advertises and plans events to help drive
traffic to the downtown area.
Advertising: Social media, Oshkosh Herald, City
bus ads, posters, postcards, etc.
The BID runs multiple events throughout the year
including: Fall & Spring Wine Walks, the annual
Holiday Parade, Jazz in the Square, Chalk Walk and
more!
The BID also financially supports and partners with
event organizations such as the Oshkosh Farmers
Market and Waterfest to ensure long term viability!
Special Projects
Emma Daisy Mural project
facilitation at 440 N Main St.
Utility Box Project
Seagull Mitigation Project
Future arts & beautification
projects
"Think of Downtown as
your community living
room." - Roger Brooks
Roger Brooks Presentation
Largely focused on downtown
More than just tourism, it's quality of
life for residents too!
Plaza Concept
Gathering space for year-round
programming (250 days of activity
per year)
CVB committee was created for
exploring the downtown plaza
concept and for looking at ways for
continuous improvement
Photo Credit: Jim Koepnick
Planning for the future...
More public art
Changes in ordinances that allow
for progressive downtown
improvements
Community involvement in
beautification efforts
Better connections with young
professionals to improve
retention after graduation and
attract new people to move to
the area and stay!
How can we continue to keep
improving?
Thank you!
Jessie Meidl | Downtown BID Manager
jessie@downtownoshkosh.com
920-303-9200 ext 101
@downtownoshkosh