Letter — Jason Ghannam, West Vernor & Springwells Business Improvement District, on HB 4454 (May 15, 2023)

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Jason Ghannam, Board Chair of the West Vernor & Springwells Business Improvement District, wrote a letter dated May 15, 2023, to Members of the Committee on Economic Development and Small Business on HB 4454. The letter expresses strong support for passage of HB 4454, which would ensure the continued operation of the district in Southwest Detroit. It states that the district has operated as a business improvement zone for the past 15 years. It lists initiatives including the beautification of public spaces, the installation of new streetlights and streetscaping, and marketing and promotional campaigns.

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                                                               BID
                                                    West Vernor & Springwells
                                                  Business Improvement District

                                             Clean, Safe and Working for You!


May 15, 2023

Re: HB 4454


Dear Members of the Committee on Economic Development and Small Business,

I am writing to express my strong support for the passage of HB 4454, which will ensure the
continued operation of the W. Vernor & Springwells Business Improvement District (BID) in
Southwest Detroit and enable other communities throughout the state to more easily utilize
this very helpful community economic development tool.

For the past 15 years, the W. Vernor & Springwells BID has operated as a business improvement
zone and played a crucial role in improving the vibrancy, safety, and beauty of the community
in Southwest Detroit. Our BID has been instrumental in the revitalization of the area, helping to
attract new businesses, create jobs, and promote economic growth.

Our BID has been highly effective in working with local businesses, community groups, and city
agencies to implement a range of initiatives that have had a positive impact on the community.
These initiatives have included the beautification of public spaces, the installation of new
streetlights and streetscaping, and the development of marketing and promotional campaigns
to attract more visitors to the area.

For all these reasons, I strongly urge the Michigan State Senate Committee on Economic and
Community Development to pass HB 4454, which will amend the current legislation to enable
the W. Vernor & Springwells BID to continue its vital work in Southwest Detroit.

Thank you for your attention to this important matter.


Sincerely,
                         c/o 7752 West Vernor Hwy. • Detroit, MI 48209   Phone: XXX.XXX.XXXX Fax: 313.842.6350




Jason Ghannam
Jason Ghannam
Board Chair, West Vernor & Springwells Business Improvement District
www.swdetroitbid.com


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