Programs and activities

Safety and cleanliness sit at the core of our revitalization efforts.

• Collaborate with Milwaukee Police District Four and the Milwaukee County Sheriff Department to enhance safety initiatives and education.
• Use contracted security services for patrols, event security and business engagement, addressing concerns like speeding, red-light violations and litter.
• Partner with River Works for year-round litter removal and quick response to dumping.
• Maintain corridors and beautify the district with flowers and landscaping.
• Decorate the corridors to create a festive, community-oriented atmosphere during the holidays.
• Continue providing security camera grants to businesses in the district.

Our efforts to retain and grow businesses include:

• Offering supervisor and advanced supervisor training, inclusion courses, and events with thought leaders to foster innovation.
• Expanding the Granville Cares grant program to inspire and beautify local small businesses.
• Hosting job fairs, workforce development initiatives and collaborations with local schools and organizations like the Center for Teaching Entrepreneurship to prepare future workers and leaders.
• Engaging businesses in community building through regular business chats and networking events.

We will continue to brand Granville as a safe, vibrant and inclusive community poised for growth.

• Expand the weekend Blues Fest into Granville Blues Jam Saturdays, Summer Under the Ten, HotRods & Harvest Fest, and Granville Holiday Village to showcase our diversity and community spirit.
• Develop new events and campaigns that highlight Granville’s energy and opportunities.

Connecting businesses to the community remains a priority.

• Partner and collaborate with community organizations and associations to strengthen ties and create a sense of unity.
• Collaborate with 4th District faith-based organizations to foster relationships and support community initiatives.
• Continue community outreach.

• Contract with Ritz Holman for financial management and 10-year strategic planning for the BID and GEDC.
• Work on succession planning to identify and prepare the next generation of Granville leaders.
• Begin the process of expanding the BID to encompass 124th Street and all of Granville.