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.

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West Bank Business Association

Mission

The WBBA exists to engage the business community in the responsible economic development of the West Bank district while preserving the unique character and heritage of the Cedar-Riverside area. WBBA is dedicated to preserving the neighborhood’s strengths while identifying and helping address the neighborhood’s changing needs bringing positive improvements to all, while serving as a resource for all of the business and commercial property owners on the West Bank.

Our team works diligently to support our thriving district—by nurturing our vibrant businesses, working as a community connector, creating opportunities, and facilitating events and activities on the West Bank.

Vision

We actively support local, independent businesses.

We nurture green space in our community.

We show the value of our creative entertainment district by promoting and supporting the arts,

We preserve the area’s unique charms,

We cultivate the West Bank district as fun, vibrant, & easily navigable,

We support holistic, community-led development reflective and aligned with our neighborhood’s wants and needs,

We collaborate with our community partners to achieve neighborhood-wide initiatives that benefit the district as a whole.

2024 Highlights

over $250k

of direct business support grants obtained with the help of WBBA

Over 500

hours of business technical assistance delivered

Employed 16

youth in our Ground Work internship program

Installed 3

new murals across the Cedar-Riverside neighborhood

Annual Reports

2024 Year-In-Review
2022 Storefront beautification
2023 Year-In-Review
2021 Year-In-Review
2022 Year-In-Review
2020 Year-In-Review

Business Support Programs

We develop and manage a variety of programs actively serving the West Bank community. Need help with a new website? Marketing plans? Facade improvement? Learn how we can work together on neighborhood projects and priorities.

Technical Assistance ¤ District Marketing ¤ Storefront Improvements, District Clean Ups, Public Art & Beautification ¤ Advocacy and Collaborations ¤ Construction and equipment purchases ¤ Safety and Youth Engagement

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Become a Member

Show your commitment to making the West Bank strong by joining the West Bank Business Association! We are an independent non-profit organization that supports local businesses and organizations in order to improve and maintain the economic stability of the neighborhood. We organize neighborhood events, secure and administer grants, market the neighborhood, provide technical assistance, and keep you informed about construction, ordinances, and other business-related issues.

Business Membership