We are extremely proud of all we have accomplished on behalf of the more than 800 businesses within the Arlington Business Improvement District (“BID”) and the best is yet to come! Thank you for visiting our website and please take a moment to check out the various features that further explain why it’s a good thing to live and do business in Arlington!
BID Businesses in the News
ABP would like to take a minute to congratulate two Arlington BID businesses who recently had the opportunity to be featured in the Press Enterprise.
Announcements
Arlington Family Health & Safety Fair Presented by the Arlington Business Partnership (ABP) & Riverside Police Department
Saturday, March 15, 2014 | Arlington Park | 1:00 PM – 7:00 PM
The Arlington Business Partnership and the Riverside Police Department are bringing a free family health and safety fair to Riverside’s Arlington community. Attendees will have the opportunity to receive information on medical, dental, and vision service providers who’s office are within or near the Arlington Business Improvement District (BID). The Riverside Police Department will showcase divisions and programs that are sure to engage and educate residents on various areas of safety. Closing the event will be a Movie in the Park!
This event is free and all are welcomed!
For more information, please contact Andrew Guerra at Andrew@RiversideABP.com or call 951.509.1100
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Riverside’s Chili Cook-off & Car/Cycle Show Presented by the Arlington Business Partnership (ABP)
The Arlington Business Partnership presents the 12th Annual Riverside’s Chili Cook-Off & Car/Cycle Show on Saturday, May 24, 2014 – from 9:30am to 5pm. On Magnolia Ave from Van Buren to Jackson in the Arlington Village. Join us for family fun with live music, beer gardens, kids zone, Chili Cook off, food Vendors, local businesses, car/ cycle Show, and much more! For more information on please email Chili@RiversideABP.com. Please note that all businesses within the Arlington BID will receive a letter within the coming week introducing Deborah Macias as our Event Coordinator.
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Small Business Resource Workshop
Join us for the Small Business Resource Workshop this Friday, March 7th at the César Chávez Community Center from 7:30 to 10 a.m. Assemblymember Jose Medina invites you to a Small Business Resource Workshop featuring GO-Biz to explore topics on how to manage and grow your business effectively. Event will include staffed resource tables to provide information on how small businesses can gain access to capital and obtain certification to qualify as a small business disabled veteran business enterprise (DVBE). Keynote speakers will discuss available state resources and local technical assistance designed to support business success. Registration is Required at http://asmdc.org/members/a61/district/upcoming-events/coffee-with-go-biz
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City of Riverside Smart Code Specific Plan Consultant Interviews & Evaluations
You may have heard about the City of Riverside’s upcoming Smart Code Specific Plan project and the goal to re-envision much of the commercial, office and industrial zoned properties throughout the City. This will be a very important project that encompasses nearly 20% of the City area and the City is seeking your input and participation throughout the process, beginning with the selection of the most appropriate consultant team to assist us with this exciting endeavor.
Please join us on Thursday, March 13 at 5:30 p.m. in the City Council Chambers at 3900 Main Street to observe presentations from the two potential consultants, ask questions and participate in the rating process. See below for more information.
If you have any questions regarding the Smart Code Specific Plan please contact:
David Murray, Senior Planner, City of Riverside Community Development Department – Planning Division, (951) 826-5773, dmurray@riversideca.gov
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Grow Riverside: Citrus and Beyond!
March 19 & 20, 2014 – Riverside Convention Center. Grow Riverside: Citrus and Beyond! is a two-day, outcomes-based conference to examine and develop solutions that will enable cities, Riverside in this particular case, to reconnect to their agricultural roots and galvanize citizens, growers, advocates, government officials and other major stakeholders around the economic opportunities that can result from employing sustainable agriculture. http://www.growriverside.com/program/
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ABP Sponsors “Walk to End Homelessness”
The Arlington Business Partnership is a proud supporter of the City of Riverside’s efforts in ending homelessness. In addition to our contribution we are recruiting for a team of 10 to participate in the walk. If you are a BID business and interested in joining ABP’s team, please email Info@RiversideABP.com for more information. For additional information on event or the City of Riverside’s programs and resources for homelessness please www.EndHomeless.info.