ABOUT THE GENEVA BID

The Geneva Business Improvement District improves and enhances the vibrancy of the City of Geneva’s downtown area by serving as stewards of local resources to assist businesses and property owners through supporting the maintenance, operations, events, and infrastructure of the district. We strive to create a vibrant storefront-filled epicenter of networking, marketing, promotion, events, and beautification. The GBID stands committed to make Geneva stand out and be the true destination of the Finger Lakes Region.

 Geneva is a beautiful and historic city in which to live, work, play, and invest as evidenced by the 175 plus businesses that call downtown home. We strive to create opportunities and provide services that help our downtown merchants thrive.

OUR FOCUS

The focus of the Geneva BID centers on the growth and maintenance of our downtown district. The BID’s key programs include:

• Architectural design and preservation

• Economic planning and development

• Business recruitment and retention

• Promotion and unification

• Planning and coordinating events

• Promoting and marketing businesses

OUR BOARD OF DIRECTORS

The Geneva BID Board of Directors is composed of Downtown Property Owners, Business Owners, a City Council Representative, the City Manager, and the City Comptroller.

Mark Varvayanis, President
John Brennan, Vice President
Tammy Braun, Treasurer
Jeremy Franson, Secretary
Charles Bauder, Ex Officio
Adam Blowers
Tom Burrall
Amie Hendrix
Dave Linger
Craig Talmage
Vanessa Welling
Heather Whallen

OUR STAFF

Catherine Price, Executive Director

Lauren Bohrer, Event and Operations Coordinator

Zachary Jones, Maintenance and Beautification

Tony Velez, Maintenance and Beautification

Join Us!

Our monthly board meetings take place on the last Thursday of each month at 7:30 AM at One Franklin Square, Suite 207. These meetings are open to the public to attend virtually, or in person. To join a meeting virtually, use this Zoom Link.