About the Committees

Marketing & Advertising Committee

Typically meets the second Wednesday of each month, 8:30 a.m.

The marketing committee’s role is to enhance Birmingham’s image as a retail, dining, service and entertainment destination. The Committee shall be responsible for:

Provide direction on the BSD's marketing, branding, and messaging initiatives
Advise staff on strategies and development for various marketing communications channels and web presences including, digital/social media, newsletters, public relations, website, printed collateral, television, and radio advertising
Maintain and build relationships with key industry partners and members of the press in conjunction with staff efforts

Committee

Jessica Lundberg - Chair
Zachary Kay - Vice Chair
Amy Pohlod, Carlie Quezada, Erik Miller, Sloane Wolf, Bill Bouscher

Marketing and Advertising Agendas & Minutes

Special Events Committee

Typically meets the second Friday of each month, 8:30 a.m.

The BSD hosts year-round special events including the Signature Events listed below, to support retail activities and build connections with the community. View the Event Calendar for a full list of events.

Birmingham Farmers Market, Sundays May-October
Day On The Town Sidewalk Sale
Birmingham Movie Nights
Birmingham Cruise Event
Holiday Tree Lighting and Winter Markt
Santa House and Horse-Drawn Carriage Rides

Committee

Zachary Kay - Chair
Richard Astrein - Vice Chair
Kamala Cummings, Doug Fehan, Beth Hussey, Sarvy Lipari, Dick Lilley

Special Events Committee Agendas & Minutes

Maintenance and Capital Improvements Committee

Typically meets the second Tuesday of each month, 8:30 a.m.

Birmingham BSD works hard to create an attractive, safe and pedestrian friendly downtown environment. Some of these initiatives include:

Holiday lighting and decoration throughout downtown
Partial sidewalk snow removal within the BSD
Summer floral program with over 200 hanging baskets throughout downtown
Daily trash clean-up in the downtown

Committee

Sarvy Lipari - Chair
Amy Pohlod - Vice Chair
Doug Fehan, Bill Roberts, Steve Quintal, Michele Taddei

Maintenance and Capital Improvements Committee Agendas & Minutes

Business Development Committee

Typically meets the fourth Tuesday of each month, 8:30 a.m.

Business recruitment and retention is a key area of focus for the BSD. Some of these efforts include:

Maintaining a database of all businesses and a list of available retail and office space
Work closely with commercial real estate brokers, property owners and managers to maintain a healthy retail and business mix in the central business district
Develop and maintain marketing materials designed to tell Birmingham’s story to retailers and to commercial real estate professionals

Committee

Jeff Hockman - Chair
Sam Surnow - Vice Chair
Mike McKenzie, Steve Quintal, Carlie Quezada, Angela Thomas, Minna Sharrak

Business Development Committee Agendas & Minutes

Executive Committee

Typically meets the Wednesday before the Board meeting of each month, 8:30 a.m.

The BSD Executive Committee's role is to provide coordination, communication, and organization for the board and it's constituent committees and subcommittees. The Executive Committee provides oversight, delegates items to committees, and formulates board agendas.

Committee

Amy Pohlod - Chair
Jana Ecker, Douglas Fehan, Mike McKenzie and Zachary Kay

Executive Committee Agenda & Minutes

Tourism Advisory Group

The purpose of the Tourism Advisory Group is to advise the committees and Board of the BSD on strategies and collaborations for promoting and growing Downtown Birmingham's tourism industry and experiences.

Committee

Kamala Cummings - Chair
Ryan Zemmin, Kitty Adler, Leslie Pielack, Rebekah Craft, Annie VanGelderen, Joe Bauman, Marianne Gamboa, Julie Sloan, Annaka Norris, Caitlin Donnely

Tourism Advisory Group Agenda & Minutes

Join a BSD Committee

Become more involved with the Birmingham Shopping District by filling out an application to joining one of the following committees: Business Development, Special Events, Maintenance and Capital Improvements, Tourism and/or Marketing. The BSD Board will review your application and you will be notified regarding the status of your request. Download the re quirements and application today!