Deputy Commissioner Calvin T. Brown discusses the challenge of attaining broad support for business improvement district (BID) formation and the educational resources provided to address this.

• A major obstacle is gaining broad-based support from the community.
• Education is provided to help stakeholders understand what a BID is, its functions, and the formation process.
• Resources include clear communication of process, timeline, budget, and requirements.
• The Department of Small Business Services supports steering committees with these resources.