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Businesses along the Douglas Avenue corridor are encouraged to submit information about their business which will be placed on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and Linked In as well as e-blasts. Our Social media pages have over 750 followers and our electronic newsletter reaches nearly 3,000 people. Let us know about your store hours, special sales, and special events; and be sure to send us photographs of your business.
Let us help you! If you would like to have your business included, At No Cost To You, please let us know. If your business is within the Douglas Avenue Business Improvement District, you are encouraged to participate.
If you have any questions or would like assistance in submitting your information, please email
GRANTS
The Douglas Avenue Business Improvement District (BID) has created various grant programs to leverage investments, and the City of Racine funds the Façade Improvement Program which incentivizes certain commercial buildings that reside within the Douglas Avenue corridor.
Below are the current programs and initiatives of the Douglas Avenue BID. We hope that you will take advantage of these programs and share them with your neighbors.
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City of Racine Commercial Building Façade Grant
With your design complete, and if your property meets certain requirements, you can apply for a City of Racine Facade Improvement Grant. Reimbursements are limited to 50% of the eligible costs, up to $12,000.
Douglas Avenue Adopt-A-Pot
This program was created to help the business owners beautify and green the Douglas Avenue corridor. Recipients will receive a giant 30” flower pot, valued at $250, that will receive new plantings each spring, fall, and winter. The adoptive business is required to provide the required maintenance to keep the flowers blooming throughout the spring and summer.
Douglas Avenue Landscaping Grant
This grant was created to help property owners within the Douglas Avenue corridor enhance the appearance of their property through improved or additional landscaping. The Douglas Avenue BID will provide a total of $250 per building towards the purchase of permanent flowers and plantings along the front or side facades.
Douglas Avenue Lighting Grant
Lighting BID Grants Website E-SignThis grant was established to help property owners within the Douglas Avenue corridor improve the safety and security of the area through the installation of additional exterior lighting. The Douglas Avenue BID will provide a total of $1,000 per building towards the purchase and installation of new exterior lighting.
Douglas Ave. Maintenance and Repairs Grant
This grant was established to offer a 1:1 matching grant as an incentive for critical exterior maintenance and repairs to commercial buildings within the district. The maximum grant award is $1,000 for exterior restoration and painting, roof repair and replacement, window and door repair and/or replacement, and masonry work.
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