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

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