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Who We Are
L.E.S.
is More. Explore.®
The Lower East Side
Business Improvement District (LES BID) was established in 1992 as a
nonprofit economic development organization dedicated to revitalizing
the Orchard Street Shopping District while preserving its unique and
diverse character. See below to learn more about what it is we do,
how you can benefit from being part of the BID.
AM I A LOWER EAST SIDE
BID MEMBER?
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areas indicate BID membership.
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BID Services
Wondering how your streets get clean? How the graffiti was removed? How
that plant sprouted up?
What about those
banners, events and advertising opportunities?
The Lower East Side
BID promotes local businesses, hosts events and provides various
community beautification services. We also occasionally work with local
property owners and real estate brokers to help recruit businesses to
our district.
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BID Newsletters & E-Newsletters
Spread the word!
The LESLetter was
created to inform and educate our BID members about goings on and
opportunities. This Spring, we launched the merchant and
public LES e-newsletter
to keep members and the public informed and up to date on our amazing
neighborhood. Sign
up today!
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NYC Rechargeable Batteries Recycling Guidelines.
Effective December 2006, New York City's Rechargeable Battery Law (Local
Law 97 of 2005) makes it illegal for New York City residents to
discard rechargeable batteries in the trash (or residential
recycling containers).
All NYC stores that sell rechargeable batteries or products that
contain rechargeable batteries (with the exception of small food
stores) must accept up to ten batteries of the same shape and size
as they sell.
Click here for more info
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BID Matching Grants
Need a new
awning? Web site? Want some Green?
The LES BID
provides access to several grant opportunities for local businesses.
Make sure you take advantage. See below to learn more.
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 GO
EAST! 2007
Updates are underway. Don't miss this opportunity!
Becoming a GO EAST! participant is a
terrific way to promote your business.
Click here to participate/Learn
More
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Workshops in January...
*NEW
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Workshops in November...
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Small Business Marketing Campaign Opportunity: Next
Stop: NYC
It's here!
This
September, New York City’s Department of Small Business
Services (SBS), a City agency serving the small business community and
supporting New York City’s neighborhood commercial areas, launched a
city-wide marketing campaign to encourage New Yorkers to
experience 15 unique neighborhoods located along the “F” line and
the incredible shopping, dining and cultural adventures each
neighborhood presents.
The Next Stop:
NYC campaign consists of a
comprehensive neighborhood website and guidebook detailing
the neighborhoods. Publicized through advertisements in New
York City’s subway system, on bus shelters and in Time Out New York
magazine. The six-month campaign ends on
February 28, 2007.
Our neighborhood
has been selected as one of the 15 to be featured. Hundreds of thousands
of New Yorkers will be encouraged to eat, shop and visit our community,
translating to potentially valuable sales and relationships for you.
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Building Managers and Maintenance Staff:
Become an Energy Efficient Building Operator with this three-day
course..
Where:
Association for Energy Affordability Training Center - 105 Bruckner
Blvd, Bronx , NY
When:
Tuesdays: Nov. 18, 25, Dec. 2; 9:30 am to 5 pm; breakfast &
lunch included.
Fee:
$399, with 75 percent reimbursement after course completion!
(Final cost: $100)
RSVP:
by November 11, 2008 to
diana@solar1.org, or 212-785-0734
Sponsored by:
New York State Energy Research and Development Authority;
Association for Energy Affordability, Solar One
Train
your management and maintenance staff to eliminate energy and water
waste. The class is three full days and includes in-class and
hands-on time with building equipment. Topics covered include:
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Whole
Building Systems Approach
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Fuel
Bill Analysis
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Health and Safety Issues
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Maintenance and Recordkeeping
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Heating, Cooling and Controls
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Indoor Air
Quality
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Ventilation
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Energy Efficient Lighting & Appliances
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Planned Replacement Program
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Pumps, Motors & Drives
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Domestic Hot Water Systems
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Water Saving Technologies
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Energy Management Systems
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Lighting Controls
Building operators are able to prevent costly maintenance problems,
resolve tenant complaints and run a more efficient building.
Building owners will notice an increase in cash flow as a result of
the energy efficiency and maintenance savings. Residents appreciate
the greater comfort that comes with a well-heated, safe building.
Participants who complete the three-day class are encouraged to
pursue certification from the Building Performance Institute (BPI).
Certification is $499; after reimbursement by NYSERDA, the
out-of-pocket cost is $200.
Attendance qualifies for BPI Continuing Education hours for the
Multifamily Building Operator certification.
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ShopAble
The LESBID office is
providing a grant through the ShopAble NYC program
of the Department of Small Business Services to help
businesses become more compliant with the Americans
for Disability Act.
The grant will enable a limited
number of businesses (based on the number and order
of responses the LESBID receives) to make
design and construction modifications or
procurements that create a more user-friendly
environment for the visually-impaired. A business would be reimbursed 100% of costs
within the budget of the grant.
The LESBID has
signed a contract with Visions, an organization that
aids the visually-impaired, to advise merchants on
the types of changes they can make to their business.
Visions would also help the LESBID with design and
construction issues for its office.
Participating
merchants who receive a grant for their
establishment would also be required to have staff
participate in a sensitivity-training session. These
establishments, including the BID office, would
become models for user-friendly locations for the
visually-impaired.
Visions would then encourage its network of members
in the visually-impaired community to patronize
these establishments by notifying them of the
adaptations that were made through the programs.
Visions Signup form for
businesses
Click here for Vision Services
offered through the grant
Click here for other information including tax
credits related to aiding the visually-impaired.
For more information, contact Wendy Frank at
wendyfrank.mail@gmail.com
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Made In NY
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Our
neighborhood is a hotspot for films. Now you can benefit by offering
a discount.
City of
NY Mayor's Office of Film, Theatre and Broadcasting "Made in NY"
Discount Card Program
This
FREE program connects local business with the NY entertainment
industry. Participating businesses must agree to offer a flat 10%
discount (minimum) to valid cardholders on goods and services; The
Mayor’s Office of Film, Theatre and Broadcasting will include your
web address, contact information, and a blurb about you business on
the agency’s webpage. Productions distribute the cards to cast and
crew for use throughout the production time.
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Paint the Town 2007:
NYC&Co’s Winter Promotion with exclusive offers to AMEX
Express Cardmembers. Contact
Allison Brown at
212.484.1292 with more questions about this promotion.
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Are You Ready?
As
part of its
Ready New York campaign the
NYC Office of Emergency Management has partnered with Empowerment
Institute to develop All Together
Now: A Program for Household
Emergency Preparedness.
Learn how to prepare your family, building or block for a blackout,
terrorist incident or natural disaster at an upcoming information
session.
For disability accommodations, make your request
early, with at least five days advance notice. If you are unable to
attend, and would like to participate in the leadership training,
contact Eve Baer or call (866) 821-8225, ext. 18.
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Insuring the Workforce: How to Cover Your
Bottom Line
Key information
on the health insurance environment and the
coverage options-plan types, costs, laws and regulations-so business owners
can make informed decisions for themselves and their employees.
Co-Sponsored By: U.S. Chamber of Commerce, Brooklyn Chamber of
Commerce and the Healthcare Leadership Council
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NYC's New Waste Prevention
Prevent waste, cut energy costs and conserve
resources while at home, work or school.
— How can you
enhance your bottom line by taking advantage of waste prevention,
recycling, green building, extended producer responsibility, and energy
efficiency. Find tips for different commercial sectors: offices,
healthcare facilities, restaurants, manufacturing, and retail
facilities.
— How can you
save money and reduce waste through everyday choices at home, school,
work, and while shopping? Tips and conservation information for every
room. Through the virtual shopping trip, consumers learn to make
environmentally friendly purchasing decisions part of their everyday
lives.
— How can city
agencies cut waste, improve recycling, reduce toxics, save energy, and
incorporate environmental concerns into purchasing decisions?. Practical
tips for every aspect of government operations.
Additional
features within each section include easy-to-use measurement tools to
help users calculate potential waste prevention savings, and
comprehensive resources that provide annotated listings of relevant
organizations, vendors, and services.
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Lower East Side BID Annual Meeting 2006 - Monday, December
4th, 2006
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Executive
Director & BID President Press Release
December
18, 2006
PDF (38kb)
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