North 24th Street Business Improvement District

The Economic Cost of Violence. We are grateful the two acts of violence experienced in the BID area this past weekend did not result in loss of life and we continue to pray and work towards community healing. Violent crimes are costly and impose concrete economic costs on the victims who survive, the families of those who lose their lives, the loss of earnings, and their physical and emotional tolls. Violent crimes also impose large costs on communities through lower property values, higher insurance premiums, and reduced investment in high-crime areas. In addition, violent crimes impose significant costs on taxpayers, who bear the financial burden of maintaining the police personnel and operations, courts, jails, and prisons directed toward these crimes and their perpetrators. In 2019, Total Justice Expenditures in Omaha were $160,231,000 (https://bjs.ojp.gov/jeet). A 2022 estimate found that the U.S. economy lost approximately $53.77 billion due to gun violence. The incidence of violent crimes in North Omaha and the North 24th Street Business Improvement District has fallen during the last year but as a community, we must remain vigilant in deterring crime. To that end, we are grateful for the work of many toward restorative justice, crime prevention, and safety in our community. One way that the BID Association champions the effort is through its Streetscape Masterplan which will increase lighting on the corridor, activate vacant lots into vibrant community spaces, and support new and established businesses on the corridor; all contributing to crime reduction and increased social and economic prosperity in the community. Let’s do better. #north24thstreetbid #north24thstreet #businessimprovementdistrict #gunviolenceawareness #gunviolenceprevention

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Fireworks Public Service Announcement Why is proper cleanup important? Fireworks contain a variety of poisonous materials including lead, heavy metals, sulfur-coal compounds, and chemicals like perchlorates. With proper cleanup practices, residents can prevent fireworks waste from entering storm drains on the street. Many people do not realize that the storm drain system flows to local rivers and streams without being filtered or treated first. When fireworks debris enters a storm drain, pollutants are washed into local waterways and cause harm to aquatic ecosystems. After the show, it’s generally advised to take these four, simple steps: 1. BE SAFE & WAIT 20 - After lighting a firework, wait 20 minutes before picking it up to ensure any flame is out, and use caution. 2. SOAK FIREWORKS - Submerge all used or misfired fireworks in a bucket of water for 15 minutes or until saturated. 3. SWEEP & BAG - Sweep up all dust and debris, and seal it in a plastic bag along with the wet fireworks waste. Place the sealed bag in the trash, away from buildings. 4. FLUSH THE WATER - After removing the wet fireworks, flush the water from the bucket used for soaking down a toilet. Do not dump the water in the street or grass, and do not hose down the area, as this will wash debris into storm drains. #environment #north24thstreetbid #north24thstreet #KOB #cleanup #4thofJuly

Summer Community Cleanup Recap On Saturday, June 29th, the North 24th Street Business Improvement District hosted its Summer Community Cleanup! We were thrilled to partner with the Urban League YPs, Global Leadership Group, Lozier Corporation, Heart Ministry Center, North End Teleservices, and PayPal, to pick up trash and offer free dumping along the corridor. A very special thank you to FCC for providing the free dumpsters for our community! Here's what we accomplished together: 34 volunteers dedicated their time 84 volunteer hours contributed 7 organizations collaborated 27 bags of trash collected 2 forty-foot dumpsters filled 15 truck-loads of garbage dumped Thank you to everyone who participated and made this cleanup a success! Together, we are making a difference on North 24th Street! #Community #CommunityCleanup #North24thStreet #North24thStreetBID #CPTED #ThankYou #BID

Fireworks Safety and Cleanup: Fireworks contain a variety of toxic chemicals, including heavy metals, sulfur-coal compounds, and other poisonous materials. These properties create colors and effects in fireworks but can leave behind harmful pollution that impacts people, wildlife, and natural resources. Safe cleanup practices will help prevent fireworks waste from entering storm drains on the street, which flow to rivers and streams without being filtered first. Cleaning up helps protect our local waterways and our urban ecosystem – the neighborhoods and parks where we live and play. Thanks for doing your part to keep our community healthy! #north24thstreet #north24thstreetbid #KOB #fireworks #4thofJuly #community #communitysafety

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Hot coffee and great conversations are an excellent way to start the day. Our 24th and Good Morning Business Networking Event was filled with good energy, positive engagement and meaningful connections. #north24thstreetbid #north24thstreet #networking #connect #business #economicdevelopment #24thandGoodMorning

Join us for our second 24th & Good Morning, Coffee & Networking Event Wake up bright and early to kickstart your day around our mission to collaborate and champion the economic development of North 24th Street! • Increase awareness of the North 24th Street Business Improvement District • Make intentional, in-person connections with individuals and organizations who share a passion for economic development LIMITED, FREE TICKETS, REGISTER BELOW! https://lnkd.in/gc6N8E49 #networking #north24thstreetbid #north24thstreet #businessdistrict #economicdevelopment

SUMMER COMMUNITY CLEANUP REMINDER Saturday, June 29th 9 AM – 11 AM Join us for our Summer Community Cleanup at the Global Leadership Group Community Garden, 3118 North 24th Street. Bring your family, team or group to volunteer and learn more about our grassroots revitalization efforts. See you on North 24th Street! #north24thstreetbid #summercommunitycleanup #community #cleanup #CommunityService #north24thstreet #volunteering

A heartfelt THANK YOU to Eric Ewing and our amazing team! We were honored to welcome Eric Ewing from the Great Plains Black History Museum to the Greater Omaha Chamber on Monday! Eric shared powerful insights about the incredible work being done at the museum and the significance of Juneteenth in our history and culture. His passion and dedication to educating was truly inspiring, and we were grateful for the opportunity to learn and grow through his wealth of knowledge. A huge shoutout to our leadership team and the Cultural Committee for organizing this impactful event. Special thanks to Big Mama’s Kitchen for providing a delicious lunch that brought us all together in a spirit of camaraderie and celebration.