My Jamaica Resident Forum 

YOUR DOWNTOWN JAMAICA BIDS HOSTS…  

A forum for residents in the Greater Jamaica area.

In advance of the 3rd Annual Jamaica Revealed event scheduled for Thursday, April 23rd inviting the real estate and developer community to fill vacancies in downtown Jamaica, we first want to hear the voices of our residents to cast their votes on what retail and restaurants they would like their BIDs to seek to become part of the downtown Jamaica mix. Following prior Jamaica Revealed events we have welcomed businesses like Raymour & Flanigan and Planet Fitness to the community.  Come let us know what goods and services you would like to see more of in your community and share your vision for the future of the commercial corridors of downtown Jamaica. 

DINNER WILL BE SERVED

JAMAICA REVEALED DESCRIPTION
Launched in 2012, “Jamaica Revealed” aims to diversify and improve the retail mix in downtown Jamaica through addressing the unmet dining demand of the approximately 260,000 consumers who use downtown Jamaica on a daily basis. Jamaica Revealed takes place on an annual basis and brings business operators and site selection specialists together with representatives of available commercial space to the area. Attendees get exclusive information on what makes downtown Jamaica a guaranteed return on investment for retail operators and showcases private on-and-off-market commercial space available in downtown Jamaica.

The BID welcomes business owners within every restaurant category, including sit down restaurants, chain franchises, and independent eateries to attend these events. This is a unique opportunity for owners and retailers to see the huge dining potential in downtown Jamaica. With over a quarter million visitors and only two dining options, there is tremendous opportunity for investors.

Our most recent Jamaica Revealed event took place on Tuesday, December 3, 2013 at the Jamaica Performing Arts Center in Jamaica, NY and included a showcase of food operators and their specialties through a tasting. Several Jamaica based restaurants were among those showcased.

The BID has been investigating ways to expand and enliven the nightlife in downtown Jamaica. As a result, increased dining options are an integral part of nighttime expansion. Partners for Jamaica Revealed include The Sutphin Blvd. BID, Jamaica Center BID, 165th St. MIA, Greater Jamaica Development Corporation, Jamaica Center for Arts and the International Council of Shopping Centers (ICSC). 

ABOUT THE BIDS
The Sutphin Blvd. Business Improvement District (BID), Jamaica Center Business Improvement District (BID) and 165th Street Mall Improvement Association (MIA) are 3 not-for-profit organizations “aka” BID’s established to improve the quality of life for retailers in downtown Jamaica, Collectively, these BID’s represent approximately 595 businesses in downtown Jamaica. Our core mission is to promote, protect, clean and enhance the commercial corridor through the distribution of marketing materials, police patrol, supplemental services, and displaying holiday lights. We work hard to make our commercial corridors thriving business hubs that are enjoyable destinations for people to shop, work, live, and visit.

OUR BOUNDARIES
Sutphin Boulevard BID: Sutphin Blvd. between Hillside and 94th Avenues.

Jamaica Center BID: Jamaica Avenue between Sutphin Blvd. and 169th Street and Union Hall Street between Jamaica and Archer Avenues.

165th Street MIA: 165th Street between Jamaica and 89th Avenues.