West Bank Business Association
The West Bank Businesses Association works diligently to support our thriving district. We nurture our vibrant businesses, work as a community connector, create new opportunities, and facilitate all kinds of events and activities on the West Bank.
2023 Highlights
Over $500k
in Main Street DEED funds awarded to area
Over 500
hours of business technical assistance delivered
Over $50k
in Facade Grants distributed to immigrant businesses
2,500 lbs
of produce given at Edna’s Park arts & wellness events
Annual Reports
Business Support Programs
Created Edna’s Park
2022 Big cleanup and removal of noxious plants, followed by a garden planting and mural painting
Installed artist-made game tables
Offered 20 weeks of free arts, music, and wellness programming
Learn more in our 2023 report.
Storefront Facelifts
12 storefronts beautified
Over $50,000 in Facade Grants distributed
100% of Facade Grants benefited immigrant-owned businesses
See before and after photos in the 2022 Storefront Beautification report.
Mural Painting
Youth Internship for mural and plaza shed painting
Murals painted at: Midnight Garden, West Bank Cultural History Walkway, Cedar Cultural Center, Dilla, and Soma
See the murals in our 2023 report.
Technical assistance
District marketing
Storefront Improvements
Interior Improvements Forgivable Loan
All Support Programs
Transit and way-finding
Land use and development
Clean ups and graffiti removal
Construction & equipment purchases
Safety and youth outreach
Safety programming
Public policy
Connecting resources