The Railside Business Improvement District (BID) is a public/private partnership in which property owners elect to make a collective contribution to the maintenance, development and promotion of their commercial district. It is dedicated to improving and reinforcing existing assets within the district while also encouraging new and exciting investment by developing a stronger sense of place within both the local and regional community.
AREAS OF FOCUS
Business Development
Cultural Development
Cleanliness
Community Safety
Connections & Communications
Our Promise
To be Destination Grand Central as a place for business, culture, entertainment, food, shopping and most of all living.
Our Mission
To help facilitate the preservation and growth of Downtown Grand Island by promoting our Downtown as a destination for business, culture and entertainment, with a focus on developing and supporting new and established businesses and residential living; and to conduct and promote activities and events that contribute to the well-being, growth and vitality of its stakeholders.
Our board of directors
Andy Gdowski, Equitable Bank
Amos Anson, Property Owner
Jim Pirnie, GIX Logistics
Brent Lindner, Necropolis Group
Jackie Bowen, Happy Brush
Dana Jelinek, GI Convention & Visitors Bureau
AJ Fructhl, Pinnacle Bank
Tom Ziller, Ziller Tile & Property Owner
Zach Butz
Ryan Hand, Eakes Office Solutions
Our Partners
The Railside BID is served by a strong set of community partners who support us in our goals to develop a more densely populated and vibrant city center.
For opportunities on how your organization can get involved and connect Railside please contact:
Sherry Siwinski
Director
P: 308.398.7022