DOWNTOWN BENICIA ALLIANCE
EIN 46-2362217 · Chambers of Commerce & Business Leagues (S41)
What they do
Marketing and Promotions (50%)A Marketing and Promotions Program Has Been Implemented to Promote Downtown Benicia As A Vibrant Commercial Destination for Residents and Visitors. The Goal of The Program is to Promote The Common Business Interest of Downtown Benicias Businesses. It is Improving The Business Conditions By Attracting Shoppers, Thereby Increasing Commercial Activity and Business Revenues. This Program Includes, Signage, Website Development, Marketing, Advertising and Special Event Sponsorship.We Have Sponsored Film Festivals, Veteran Celebrations, and Wine and Art Walks.Street Lights (50%)The Alliance Has Installed and Maintains The Lights In Downtown Benicia. The Lights Have Improved Business Conditions By Making The Area Safe, More Attractive and More Accessible At Night.
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Board and leadership roster (7)
COLLETTE SCHOWCITY ADVISOR
DEBBIE SOUZADIRECTOR
ERIC HOGLUNDDIRECTOR
JAN LUCCADIRECTOR
JEANNIE HAMANNCHAIRMAN
PETER PERVANVICE CHAIR/TREA
VICKI MARCHANDDIRECTOR
About this charity
- Recognized since
- January 2017
- Location
- PO BOX 2345, BENICIA, CA 94510
- County
- Solano
- In care of
- JEANNIE HAMANN
- Primary officer
- JEANNIE HAMANN, Chairman
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Filing and classification
- Latest tax year
- 2024
- Tax period began
- January 1, 2024
- Return type
- 990EZ
- Tax preparer
- ATS TAX & FINANCIAL SOLUTIONS INC
- NTEE classification
- Chambers of Commerce & Business Leagues (S41)
- IRS tax category
- Chambers of Commerce & Business Leagues