The Bronx Economic Development Corporation piloted an initiative with Small Business Services to support the Business Improvement Districts (BIDs) in the Bronx. One of the main goals of this initiative was to revitalize the websites of four BIDs: Jerome Gun Hill, Southern Boulevard, Third Avenue, and Castle Hill.
The new websites will have some features that will be useful to business owners and Bronx residents. Each website will have information about the BID, contact information, and a directory. The BIDs will also be able to use their respective websites to share resources with small businesses, share information about the organization’s work, and promote events and attractions within their districts.
The sites also allow business owners within each BID district to stay updated on the resources and events hosted by the BID they belong to. The Castle Hill BID, located in the Castle Hill neighborhood of The Bronx, constantly hosts events to attract residents and bolster business.
Sasha Ortiz, the director of the Castle Hill BID, is eager for the site to go live.
“We’re excited about the website revamp,” she said. “In today’s digital age, the internet is a major source of information. We believe our updated website will help visitors understand what the Castle Hill BID is all about. It will also give exposure to the businesses in our district, showcasing what they have to offer.”
Additionally, Ortiz said that the BID offers a diverse range of businesses, so it has a lot to offer, which she believes the website will reflect.
The websites will be consistent in design, thanks to the talent of Steve Gilewski, the same website designer the BXEDC and the Bronx Tourism Council works with.
This will help the BXEDC’s goal of supporting the BIDs so their businesses can thrive and their empty storefronts can be filled.
To keep up with the BXEDC and the aforementioned Business Improvement Districts, follow us on Instagram: @bx_edc, @chbidbx, @thirdavenuebidhub and @jeromegunhillbid.
Jilleen Barrett is the Director of Communications and Marketing for the Bronx Economic Development Corporation.