What We Do

• Promoting Port Washington as a destination is a priority for the Port Washington B.I.D. By leveraging multiple media platforms, we entice visitors to explore and enjoy all that Port Washington has to offer.
• Try Port First – The app that allows you to find everything Port Washington from the palm of your hand. Easy to use. Free to download. Search ON THE WATER,EVENTS, DINING, PLAY AND STAY and so much more. The Try Port First app is a collaborative project with the Port Washington Chamber of Commerce. Together we manage the Try Port First social media pages to engage and inform the community. Stay current with @tryportfirst on Facebook and Instagram
• Destination Port Washington – Whether you are planning a “stay-cation” or weekend getaway, make Port Washington your Destination. We placed our Destination Port Washington campaign in key regional and local print and digital platforms to market the entire business community. Make Port Washington your Getaway has made nearly 300K impressions in the first 3 months. Now everyone know why #weheartpw.

• A primary initiative of the Greater Port Washington Business Improvement District (BID) is to help make Port Washington’s major shopping districts visually appealing for consumers. We set the background to welcome visitors and residents alike to relish the beauty of this waterfront town.
• Our Keep Port Clean campaign hinges on enhanced street sweeping services which we provide by contracting for professional services.
• To enhance the beauty of our LIRR station each spring, the BID plants beautiful flowers in the four LIRR tree beds.
• Baskets overflowing with flowers adorn the street lamps from Port Washington Blvd to Manorhaven Blvd during the spring and summer.

1. New Tenant Bonus New businesses opening in vacant commercial space within the District are eligible in their first year of occupancy.
2. Façade and Sign Grants Commercial tenants and/or commercial property owners can receive up to 50% of cost to a maximum of $5,000 to make upgrades or repairs to the façade of their building or install or replace permanent signs.
3. All applications are subject to review by the Board of Directors. Grant application forms and details are available for download HERE .