Downtown Albany BID Holds 15th Annual Meeting

Mark Rivers to Give Keynote Address

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ALBANY, NY (06/07/2011)(readMedia)-- The Downtown Albany Business Improvement District (BID)

is preparing to host its 15th annual meeting on Thursday, June 9, 2011 from 7:30 - 9:30am, at 60 State Street in downtown Albany. Nearly 200 BID members, key stakeholders and corporate partners are expected to be in attendance. The two-hour event bring will include highlights of the organization's progress toward its strategic priorities, and outline plans for future initiatives for strong economic development in New York's Capital City. Presenting sponsors include Legacy Bank, Berkshire Bank and CDTA. Tickets for the event can be purchased at

downtownalbany.org

or by calling (518) 465-2143 x10.

"We are proud to announce that Ed Swyer, President and CEO of Swyer Companies will be presented with the BID's 2011 Compass Award at the meeting," said Georgette Steffens, Downtown Albany Executive Director, "Through his commitment to his properties and tenants, as well as his support to the arts and cultural organizations, Ed has been an active and dynamic participant in revitalizing downtown Albany."

Mark Rivers, Founder and President of Brix and Company, one of the western United States' most active boutique real estate development and services companies, is slated to give the keynote address entitled "Creating the Future." Rivers was the developer of the award-winning BoDo project in downtown Boise from 2002 to 2007, which transformed a declining warehouse district and brownfield site into a vibrant urban neighborhood. The $60 million project included the rehabilitation of historic-era buildings and the new construction of retail, office, cinema, hotel and parking facilities. Today, BoDo is a hub of consumerism, commerce and community in the heart of Idaho's capital city. In 2009, Rivers and BoDo were given the "Best Redevelopment and Reuse" Award by the International Economic Development Council, the leading global organization of economic development professionals.

Since 1996, the Downtown Albany Business Improvement District (BID) has worked to restore, promote and maintain the character and viability of downtown Albany and improve the quality of life and overall image of downtown for those who work in, live in and visit New York's Capital City. The BID is a private, not-for profit 501(c) (3) organization. For more information about Downtown Albany BID please visit downtownalbany.org or call (518) 465-2143.