Business IMprovement District #1

Business Improvement District Downtown Racine

The Downtown Business Improvement District #1 (BID) was formed in 2002. The BID is managed by the Downtown Racine Corporation.

BID funds have been used to provide the following Downtown amenities:

  • Cement Flower Pots & Hanging Baskets
  • Public Service Ambassadors
  • Off-Duty Law Enforcement at Events
  • Sidewalk Cleanup, Weed Spraying and Sweeping
  • Seasonally Changed Street Light Banners
  • Graffiti Removal
  • 6 Day a Week Visitor Center
  • Holiday Lights and Tree
  • Downtown Visitor Guide
  • Multi-Platform Marketing of Downtown

2026 Board Members

  • Amanda Paffrath, Property & Business Owner
  • Michael Godfrey, Property & Business Owner
  • Angela Downs, Business Owner
  • Ebony Cunningham, Business Owner
  • Heather Novotny, Property & Business Owner
  • Christina Hefel, Property Owner
  • Malik Frasier, Alder, (Ex-Officio)
  • Kelly Kruse (BID Manager, Ex-Officio)
    Email:  kkruse@racinedowntown.com