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Grand Rapids Uptown Eyes Corridor Improvement District

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Southtown, Burton Heights biz owners ready to take business to the next level

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Who We Are

Wealthy Street Infrastructure Improvements

Neighborhood Ventures (NV) is a 501 (c)(3) nonprofit, neighborhood-based community and economic development organization. NV works to bring greater vitality and success into neighborhood business districts. These efforts improve quality of life and quality of place, enhancing economic vitality in Grand Rapids' urban neighborhoods.  NV attracts businesses, creates and retains jobs, improves infrastructure, and beautifies districts. Because of NV's continued work, urban neighborhoods are more inviting to visit, safer to live in and better places in which to do business.

Mission

To interject vitality into the heart of each neighborhood by revitalizing its business district.

Vision

A city full of vibrant business districts, distinctive and reflective of each neighborhood.

Goals

Entrepreneurs: Recruit and support entrepreneurs to create successful businesses in key business districts

  • Economy: Implement effective, sustainable development tools for neighborhood business districts
  • Infrastructure: Improve public and private infrastructure in neighborhood business districts
  • Image: Improve image and aesthetics of neighborhood business districts to generate more commercial activity

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