MISSION: “To facilitate business retention, expansion, and new business growth on the Northside”

VISION: “To make the Northside a prime location for businesses to locate or expand”

Northside Business Association
SUCCESSES & ACCOMPLISHMENTS

Actively promoted a southbound connector to the US-131 business loop

Surveyed the condition of city streets impacting
the Northside in order to help the City of
Kalamazoo prioritize future road work in the area

Formed standing committees to pursue
redevelopment and rehabilitation, as well as curb
blight and litter, on Northside properties

Developed key working relationships with the City
of Kalamazoo’s Economic Development office to
promote the Northside as an attractive place to
do business

Encouraged the employment of Northside
residents to Northside businesses

Created a forum to discuss Northside issues

Connected with businesses and community and
improved overall relationship

Erected Northside banners with Northside
businesses

Publicly recognized successful businesses and
developments on the Northside

Influenced zoning decisions on the Northside

BENEFITS of being a Northside Business Association MEMBER

Networking with other business & community leaders

Speaking with a common voice

Advocacy for Northside issues

Communication with local government

Dealing with key community issues in
newsletters/quarterly meetings keeps you
connected to the community

Chamber of Commerce membership—at a reduced
rate for new members

MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION/INVOICE—2009
Northside Business Association (NBA)

Download, print, and mail application with dues payment to:

Northside Business Association
P.O. Box 50131
Kalamazoo, MI 49005-0131

Questions?

Call (269) 381-2977 ext 3202

Email: sdouglas@kazoochamber.com