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BID discusses facade grants, downtown lighting and seasonal programming after market wins top state ranking
Summary
At its Oct. 7 meeting the Downtown West Bend BID reviewed facade grant scheduling and design-assistance options, discussed the downtown master plan’s public lighting choices and heard reports on upcoming fall/winter events; the Downtown Association also announced the farmers market was ranked No. 1 in Wisconsin and top 10 nationally.
The Downtown West Bend BID on Oct. 7 heard updates on facade grants and the downtown master plan’s public lighting, and received reports on seasonal programming and awards from partner organizations.
John, the BID/city staff liaison, said the facade grant committee will meet Thursday to decide whether to focus on smaller projects or continue to support larger grants; he noted several large grants in recent cycles (including projects around $200,000) that have not advanced and suggested the committee consider design-assistance seed money ($500–$1,000) to help applicants produce…
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