The Heart of the Finger Lakes
Geneva is Pretty in Pink
And you could be too! The Geneva BID is selling planted hanging baskets, filled with pink blooms, just like the ones you see around town. Each hanging basket is a quality reusable basket filled with pink Bubblegum Supertunias, guaranteed to thrive with dedicated watering. You may preorder your hanging basket by calling the BID office, or stopping by during regular business hours. Baskets are made to order and will be available to pick up on May 2nd between 3-6PM at One Franklin Square. What a great way to kick off the initial First Friday of the season!
ABOUT THE GENEVA BID
The Geneva Business Improvement District improves and enhances the vibrancy of the City of Geneva’s downtown area by serving as stewards of local resources to assist businesses and property owners through supporting the maintenance, operations, events, and infrastructure of the district. We strive to create a vibrant storefront-filled epicenter of networking, marketing, promotion, events, and beautification. The GBID stands committed to make Geneva stand out and be the true destination of the Finger Lakes Region.
Geneva is a beautiful and historic city in which to live, work, play, and invest as evidenced by the 175 plus businesses that call downtown home. We strive to create opportunities and provide services that help our downtown merchants thrive.
OUR FOCUS
The focus of the Geneva BID centers on the growth and maintenance of our downtown district. The BID’s key programs include:
Architectural design and preservation
Economic planning and development
Business recruitment and retention
Promotion and unification
Planning and coordinating events
Promoting and marketing businesses
OUR BOARD OF DIRECTORS
The Geneva BID Board of Directors is composed of Downtown Property Owners, Business Owners, a City Council Representative, the City Manager, and the City Comptroller.
Mark Varvayanis, President
John Brennan, Vice President
Tammy Braun, Treasurer
Charles Bauder, Ex Officio
Adam Blowers
Tom Burrall
Jeremy Franson
Amie Hendrix
Dave Linger
Craig Talmage
Vanessa Welling
Heather Whallen
OUR STAFF
Catherine Price, Executive Director
Lauren Bohrer, Event and Operations Coordinator
Zachary Jones, Maintenance and Beautification
Tony Velez, Maintenance and Beautification
Join Us!
Our monthly board meetings take place on the last Thursday of each month at 7:30 AM at One Franklin Square, Suite 207. These meetings are open to the public to attend virtually, or in person. To join a meeting virtually, use this Zoom Link.
Thank you to our Annual Sponsors!
We are proud to partner with the following organizations
