02-13-24 Business Improvement District AgendaKalispell Business Improvement District
Strategic Planning Retreat
Tuesday,February 13,2024
I.Budget Review
A.Review/update current year work plan
B.KBID/KDA collaboration and split on expenses
II.How are we doing on our “Purpose”and 2023-2024 Work Plan?(This is a list of the
items we outlined in our Work Plan presented to the City in June 2023).
A.Build effective partnerships with businesses,institutions,property owners,and
city government to maintain a clean and safe community.
1.Bike racks
2.Facade Improvement Grants
3.Property Owner meeting
4.Establish KDA liaison to attend meetings
5.Increase collaboration with Chamber and TBID
6.Create list of constituents (property owners)and businesses
7.Organize and sponsor Friends of the Parkline
B.Attract,retain and promote quality businesses and retail segments to support our
local economy.
1.CALL FOR IDEAS FROM BOARD
C.Promote Kalispell as a renowned destination point with a business,retail,
entertainment and institutional mix offering unique products,services and events.
1.Social media
2.PR campaign
3.Advertise downtown events
4.Brand revamp
D.Coordinate programs designed to promote Downtown Kalispell as the preferred
place to shop,work,learn,visit and live.
1.Flowers
2.Christmas decorations
3.Public art
4.Closing or posting signs to decrease traffic on Main Street during major
events
5.Schedule of events for 2024-2025
III.Holiday Décor -detailed decisions
IV.Long-term vision and strategic goals