OBID Member Special Opportunities

We are proud to provide the following:

• Daily sweeping, cleaning and maintenance through Pittsburgh’s 2nd largest sidewalk cleaning program
• Seasonal sidewalk pressure washing
• Seasonal flower baskets and planters
• Access to specialized promotion and marketing campaigns
• Participation in OBID local events
• Special project grant opportunities
• Promotion to a network of more than 6,000 contacts through OBID’s Destination Guide monthly e-newsletter as well as social media channels, including Facebook, Twitter and Instagram
• Business recruitment assistance and promotion of available commercial spaces
• Infrastructure design and planning in partnership with public and private partners
• Design and implementation of the Open Space Pilots Project
• Completed installation of the Oakland Avenue Lighting
• Developing Pittsburgh’s first Wayfinding Pedestrian Signage and Kiosks
• Manage the Forbes Digital Plaza – Showcasing local, national, and international artists, musicians and performers
• Connections to Oakland’s big employers, including UPMC, University of Pittsburgh, and Carlow University
• Advocacy supporting business district interests
• Ongoing access to resources and technical assistance – just a phone call or email away!

OBID is governed by stakeholders with a vested interest in Oakland’s success

• Is chartered by the City and State to provide place based economic development services shaped by a charitable mission
• Fosters critical alliances between diverse stakeholders (from the small entrepreneur and property owner to the large institutions) all voices collaborate to accomplish change
• Generates revenue to provide necessary services to the district
• Implements strategic revitalization strategies to keep Oakland vibrant and globally competitive
• Gives voice to the entrepreneurial community
• Provides on-site professional and experienced staff keeping abreast of local and national trends and strategies in the field of business and economic development

BID Legislation

BID Boundary Map

OBID 2020 Audit

Oakland businesses should check out “Pitt Perks.” The University of Pittsburgh provides an employee discount platform that provides a broad range of discounts and the opportunity to purchase certain voluntary benefits at group rates through payroll deduction. The program, known as “PittPerks”, includes many practical discounts. This program was initiated in 2015 and new offerings are being added frequently.

As well as this, Oakland businesses should check out “UPMC Perks.” UPMC Perks are discounts offered to UPMC staff, physicians, and volunteers on merchandise, recreation, and services. More information can be found here.