Kidderminster BID | Business Improvements In Your Area

Kidderminster BID is an independent not-for-profit company, limited by guarantee. It is governed by a voluntary board of directors who represent a cross-sector of the town’s business community. Our key objectives are:

Safety and Security

Crime reduction initiatives and employing a full time dedicated Town Ranger working to achieve a welcoming, clean and safe place for businesses and visitors to the town. Partnership working to promote a safe and enjoyable experience in the town and exploring options to ensure the town looks the best it can at all times.

Marketing, Promotion and Events

Boosting trade and activity, building an identity, developing a website and social media presence and providing e-bulletins. Marketing to investors, keeping spend local and improving current events and markets.

Access and Car Parking

Working with parking providers to offer incentives and deals for events at key times of the trading year. Supporting employees who commute to the town. Working towards consistent and useful signage to make access both to and around the town centre easier. Exploring opportunities to work with transport providers for specific events and peak season periods offering concessions to town centre customers.

Backing Business

Helping levy payers to save time and money by negotiating with providers to drive down costs of contracts e.g. for insurance, utilities and recycling. Working in conjunction with partner agencies to support both established and new start-ups to access grants, loans, mentoring and advice.

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