The North Sacramento Chamber of Commerce works along side and in partnership with Property Based Improvement Districts (PBID’s) and is a member of the Sacramento Inclusive Economic Development Collaborative (Sac IEDC). We conduct a number of programs and events in collaboration with these partners to support small business and enhance our economic vitality in each community.
Sac IEDC is a consortium of sixteen (16) chambers of commerce and property and business improvement districts (PBID) that have come together to support our aging community corridors and minority business owners. Sac IEDC’s Minority Business Assistance and Recovery Kickstart (MBARK) program is designed to utilize each organization’s expertise and is based on best practices and lessons learned during COVID-19.
Partners have a wide range of subject matter experts who are our leaders in their respective industries. They are financial experts, human relations leaders, entrepreneurs with strong start-up business assistance.
Sac IEDC also provides in-language 1:1 assistance including Spanish, Vietnamese, Mandarin, Hmong, Russian, and Ukrainian as well as culturally appropriate outreach and engagement.
Antelope Business Community District’s top priorities continue to be a strong partnership with the County of Sacramento and other key stakeholders in strengthening a ‘virtuous cycle’ of economic stimulus. In turn, spending generates millions of dollars in income for the businesses, assuring jobs for thousands of local residents. Finally, as the local economy expands the assessment and taxes (both TOT and sales tax) will increase, allowing the county to increase their investment into the economy.
The Del Paso Boulevard PBID was formed on June 30, 2005, by City Council action to help improve the commercial corridor district along Del Paso Boulevard in North Sacramento. The assessment levied on property within the Del Paso PBID provides funding for image enhancement, security and safety, business advocacy, and economic development initiatives above and beyond those currently provided by the City of Sacramento.
The 80 Watt District is comprised of local property/business owners, government agencies, community groups, and neighbors working together to address specific challenges affecting the well-being of the community. The 80 Watt District includes parcels primarily in the unincorporated areas of Sacramento County, with some located in the city of Sacramento. The district is made up of 190 properties with approximately 300 businesses. The PBID has a $572,812 yearly budget that acts as supplemental monies beyond normally allocated government funds.
This community-focused program aligns with SMUD’s core purpose and vision to enhance the quality of life for all our customers through innovative energy solutions. The program helps bring environmental equity and economic vitality to all communities in our service area, with special attention given to historically underserved neighborhoods.
SMUD believes in the ability to make a greater collective community impact through partnerships. Partnerships with private industry, government agencies, Chamber’s of Commerce and nonprofits to invest in and implement programs that provide equitable access to proven indicators of sustainable community success.
https://www.smud.org/en/Corporate/Landing/Sustainable-Communities