About the Downtown Racine BID
Downtown Racine sits right on Lake Michigan, with a harbor, a marina, and a compact grid you can walk in an afternoon. On the right day it feels less like the Midwest and more like somewhere on a coast. The real draw is the people — and the BID is here to keep the district clean, safe, and growing.
A district serving itself
A Business Improvement District is a defined area where property owners fund improvements for the whole downtown.
The Downtown Racine BID is guided by a volunteer board of downtown business owners, property owners and community leaders. We bring people, partners and resources together to keep downtown clean, safe and growing, support new development, and make sure every business here gets found and seen.
Meet The Board
The volunteer board of downtown owners who set priorities and steer the district.
ExploreBoard Meetings
Open meeting schedule, agendas, and how to attend or watch from anywhere.
ExploreMinutes & Budget
Public notes, finances, and transparency — see how decisions get made and where the money goes.
ExploreFunded by downtown, guided by downtown
The Downtown Racine Business Improvement District #1 was formed in 2002. Downtown property owners fund it, and a volunteer board of business owners, property owners and community leaders sets the priorities. Board meetings are open to the public, and minutes and budgets are posted here.
Every dollar stays in the district. Property owners fund the work, a volunteer board sets the priorities, and the money goes straight back into the streets, the events, and the marketing that keep downtown worth visiting.
What BID funds have paid for
- Cement flower pots and hanging baskets
- Off-duty law enforcement at events
- Sidewalk cleanup, weed spraying, and sweeping
- Seasonal street light banners
- Graffiti removal
- Holiday lights and tree
- Multi-platform marketing of downtown
Get involved with the BID
Whether you're a merchant, property owner, or downtown neighbor — there's a place for you here.