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Raleigh Alliance Chooses Block by Block
April 1, 2005
After
careful review of potential bidders the Downtown Raleigh Alliance
has selected Block by Block to provide management, staffing,
innovation and support for their clean team, which had been
previously operated by in-house staff. In an effort to organize
and implement the new program the management team of Block
by Block delivered comprehensive training to the staff in
regard to methods and techniques for keeping the 110 blocks
of Downtown Raleigh clean. In addition training has been delivered
to staff members on all facets of serving those who live,
work and play in downtown.
Part
of the reorganization of the Downtown Raleigh Ambassadors
under the direction and leadership of Block by Block was to
unveil a new image package for on street services. Members
of the Downtown Clean Team can easily be found working in
the downtown area wearing the purple and green colors of the
Downtown Raleigh Alliance. In fact even the newly implemented
litter collection vacuum has been emblazon in Raleigh Alliance
green.
Block
by Block is grateful for the opportunity to operate the Cleaning
Ambassador Program for the Downtown Raleigh Alliance.
About
Block by Block
Block
by Block, a Division of Brantley Services provides custom
designed Clean and Safe programs for Improvement Districts
across the United States . Block by Block provides services
in Cincinnati , Oh; Columbus , OH ; Louisville , KY ; Nashville
, TN ; Columbia , SC ; and Des Moines , IA. The Newark Downtown
District provides Block by Block with its first presence in
the Northeast, which has been identified as an area for growth.
Through shared experiences of best practices, superb infrastructure
and creativity Block by Block has established a superior presence
in the industry serving Improvement Districts. Recent accomplishments
of Block by Block include the selecting of Columbia , SC and
Cincinnati , OH as “Downtown of the Month” for May 2003 and
September 2003 respectfully by the International Downtown
Association (IDA).
About
the Downtown Raleigh Alliance
The
Downtown Raleigh Alliance (DRA) is a non-profit corporation,
organized pursuant to Section 501(c)(6) of the IRS Code. In
addition to the BID revenue, the organization relies on membership
dues, grants and donations to fulfill its mission. Membership
is open to any person, association, corporation, partnership.
The
Downtown Raleigh Alliance has also established Raleigh Civic
Ventures, a 501(c)(3) tax exempt organization to receive contributions
from businesses and individuals who want to contribute to
the revitalization of Downtown Raleigh, make it a point of
pride in the city and leave a legacy for future generations.
MISSION
To
MARKET Downtown Raleigh to business prospects
and investors; to SERVE as an advocate for
projects necessary to revitalize and create a thriving urban
neighborhood; ENHANCE downtown as a place
to work, visit, live and be entertained; and to RAISE
awareness of downtown as an important office, residential,
cultural and entertainment center in the Triangle.
WORK
PROGRAM
- Advocacy
-Provide
leadership for projects and activities that will enhance
the desirability of the downtown area as a place to live,
work, play and do business.
- Economic
Development -Act
as a facilitator by assisting prospective businesses, developers
and investors, maintaining a comprehensive database, developing
appropriate marketing materials, and serving as liaison
with City staff and Chamber of Commerce.
- Marketing/Communications
-Develop
a comprehensive marketing program to support our mission
and raise awareness of the changes occurring in downtown
and emphasize the importance of downtown as a growing office,
residential, cultural and entertainment center in the Triangle.
- Downtown
Ambassadors -A
cross between a hotel concierge and a neighborhood watch
the Downtown Ambassadors provide maps, give directions and
information on restaurants, museums and other attractions,
and provide an additional set of eyes and ears for property
owners, tenants and visitors.
- Sidewalk
Cleaning -A
Clean Team keeps sidewalks and public spaces such as the
Fayetteville Street Mall free of litter and debris.
- One-Stop-Shop
-The
DRA is here to assist, whenever possible, with issues that
would make it easier to do business, live, or be entertained
in Downtown Raleigh.
www.downtownraleigh.org
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