Getting Involved MEMBER RESOURCES

The Manayunk Special Services District (MSSD) is a Business Improvement District (BID) established in 1992, which is permitted to assess an annual fee from property owners within the designated geographic area. These funds are used to improve the physical condition of Manayunk, make capital improvements, and enhance the safety and maintenance of the commercial corridor.

*Appointed ° The Board of Directors is nominated each year in a general election of all assesses ° The Board can appoint any additional members as it deems necessary ° After elections, the new nominees are submitted to the City of Philadelphia Mayor’s Office of Business Improvement Districts ° Appointed to the BID board by the Mayor of a 3-year term ° Terms are staggered so that an equal number of Board Members rotate off each year ° The MSSD has no staff; all MSSD initiatives are implemented by the MDC and its staff Next Election: April 2023 MANAYUNK.COM PAGE 7

The Manayunk Development Corporation offers a variety of ways to get involved, from board meetings to class committees, to various logistics committees.

The MDC staff also offers one-on-one business consultations by appointment to discuss ways to improve and promote your business.

MDC Board Meetings:

Open to all MDC members Meetings held in person on the 2nd Tuesday of the month at 9:30AM at Venice Island Performing Arts Center**

Class Committees and Meeting Schedule:

Restaurant Committee (Office Liaison: Leo) Locations TBD • Wednesday, March 22nd @ 3PM • Wednesday, May 24th @ 3PM • Wednesday, July 27th @ 3PM • Wednesday, October 25th @ 3PM Retail Committee (Office Liaison: Joan) AT MDC • Tuesday, January 24th @ 10AM • Tuesday, April 18th @ 10AM • Tuesday, August 15th @ 10AM • Tuesday, October 17th @ 10AM Wellness/Beauty/Specialty (Office Liaison: Janine) AT MDC • Monday, January 23rd @ 12PM • Monday, April 17th @ 12PM • Monday, August 14th @ 12PM • Monday, October 16th @ 12PM Professional/Office/Industrial: (Office Liaison: Alex) Commercial Property: (Office Liaison: Gwen) • Representatives meet during MSSD meetings

Logistics Committees:

• Parking Committee • Events Committee • Operations Committee (Revenue, Bylaws, Strategic Planning, etc.) • Arts & Beautification Committee Please email info@manayunk.org to get involved