Georgetown Business Improvement District
Non-profit OrganizationsDistrict of Columbia, United States11-50 Employees
The Georgetown Business Improvement District (BID) is a non-profit, publicly chartered organization based in Washington, DC, established in 1999 by property owners and merchants to protect and enhance Georgetown’s commercial district. It operates as a not-for-profit corporation under DC law and is supported by a broad membership, focused on keeping the area clean, safe, accessible, and economically vibrant through initiatives spanning marketing, communications, events, transportation, economic development, placemaking, and streetscape improvements. Serving the Georgetown business community and visitors, the BID aims to sustain Georgetown as a premier shopping, dining, and visitor destination by coordinating efforts that bolster accessibility, attractiveness, and quality of life. In recent years, it has pursued partnerships and programs, including collaborations with other organizations and initiatives to spotlight women-owned Georgetown businesses and to expand cultural and historical experiences in the district. The organization emphasizes governance by a Board of Directors elected by its members and operates from its location in Washington, DC, with a focus on supporting a diverse array of commercial stakeholders within Georgetown.