Shadelands Property and Business Improvement District
The Problem Built in 1975 on the site of a former fruit ranch, Shadelands was Walnut Creek’s first business park. It was originally designed as a traditional office and research & development center. The business park offers a unique sense of history in the forward-driving Bay Area, with the nearby Shadelands Ranch Museum. With a […]
Downtown Sacramento Property and Business District
The Problem The year was 1992. The economy was growing, rebounding from recession but still suffering from high unemployment. Across the country, the recession, gentrification, and a general lack of vision left many promising downtowns floundering. Sacramento was no exception – the city was rising, but wasn’t able to truly focus on making Downtown the […]
Stepping Into the Future: Dana Point’s Transformative Decision
“Modernization” can be a daunting word, but not for Visit Dana Point Executive Director, Jonny Westom. Back in 2009, Visit Dana Point began as a Tourism Business Improvement District (“TBID”) formed under California’s Parking and Business Improvement Area Law of 1989 (“89 Act”). The destination envisioned a high end, meetings focused, sales and marketing plan […]
Monterey County CVB: Conquering Challenges for a Stronger District
Monterey County offers an iconic California experience. From the breathtaking coastline of Big Sur and fresh seafood on Cannery Row in Monterey, to world renowned golf courses in Carmel-by-the-Sea and handcrafted wines in Carmel Valley – Monterey County has something special for everyone who visits. The Monterey Convention and Visitors Bureau (“MCCVB”) has an abundance […]
Stability & Sufficiency: Upgrading Your 89 Act District
When Business Improvement District leaders approach Civitas to discuss their funding mechanism, the words we use most are “stability” and “sufficiency”. Does your organization have a stable budget? How reliable are your funding streams? Can those funds be diverted, or not renewed by vote of the City Council or Board of Supervisors? Does your organization […]
Four Tourism Industry Companies Partner for Success
We are thrilled to officially announce our new partnership with SearchWide Global, CFO by Design, and Fired-Up Culture! It is no secret that these companies are well respected in the tourism industry. This new collaboration will only enhance our ability to better serve our clients and we can’t wait to see what the future holds! […]
Oceanside: A New District with New Opportunities
With improvement district renewals prospering due to their amazing success and popularity with participating businesses and communities, we can’t forget that there are still opportunities for new districts. Passed by 76% of the vote, the Downtown Oceanside Property and Business Improvement District (DTOPBID) eagerly anticipates the start of its 5 year term in January 2020. The DTOPBID […]
San Gabriel: A City with a Mission – Literally!
San Gabriel is a “City with a Mission” — literally! It is the site of the Mission San Gabriel Arcangel, the 4th of an eventual 21 Spanish missions in California and a place of great historical interest in itself. Of additional significance, a nine mile walk from the Mission led to the foundation of a […]
Staying Competitive On and Off the Sports Field
Soccer, volleyball, gymnastics, destination management organization… what do all of these have in common? Competition. Each one is competing to win the tournament, to win the meet, to win the event. Parents are spending an exorbitant amount of money on trainers, coaches, and advanced leagues to help their children excel in hopes of winning and […]
Best Practices: Are You Submitting Your Annual Report Properly?
Unfortunately, the answer may be no. We often see beautiful, detailed reports on everything our districts accomplished last year. And while those reports are a vital, wonderful tool for communicating with stakeholders, they usually don’t meet the requirements of the law. So, what do you have to put in your annual report? The guidelines herein […]
