Special District & Development Finance Webinar Series

December 2, 9 & 16, 2025 @ 12:00 PM | Virtual

Understanding local finance tools is key to driving downtown reinvestment. This three-part virtual workshop series will explore how communities can leverage Tax Increment Financing (TIFs), Business Development Districts (BDs), Special Service Areas (SSAs), and Business Improvement Districts (BIDs) to fund redevelopment, infrastructure, and district management.

Each engaging session includes real-world examples, polling, and hands-on exercises to help participants apply these tools locally.

🗓️ December 16 – Special Service Areas (SSAs) & Business Improvement Districts (BIDs)
Explore how SSAs and BIDs fund management, maintenance, and marketing for downtown districts. Learn how these tools differ, how to establish a levy, and what services are commonly supported—from beautification to safety and events. Zoom Link

Presented by SB Friedman Development Advisors

Experts from SB Friedman Development Advisors will lead all three sessions, sharing decades of experience in redevelopment finance, incentive structuring, and district implementation. Their team brings deep, practical knowledge of how these tools are used successfully in communities of all sizes.