Intown Manchester is a non profit 501(C)(3) management company contracted by the City of Manchester to operate a Business Improvement District (BID). We are funded through a special assessment on downtown commercial properties.

Since 1996 we have worked as partners with the City to undertake certain management responsibilities of the downtown area and to provide business support within the BID. This mission is accomplished by focusing on three general areas to enhance the economic vitality of the downtown area:

• Developing and operating maintenance and beautification services to enhance the physical environment
• Creating and funding a communications network and developing promotional activities to build a sense of community for the downtown.
• Improving the appearance of the built environment by administering the federally funded Building Improvement Program (which was developed by this office and initially included a private sector loan pool of $1 million) for the CBSD.

• Manchester Magnifique - Intown Manchester's new beautificationcontest, Manchester Magnifique, is designed to recognize properties within downtown Manchester that have made a special effort to look attractive using flowers and landscape enhancements. more info
• Maintenance and Beautification - Intown Manchester provides periodic mechanized sweeping and litter removal service for sidewalks and alleys, graffiti, flowers, trees, millyard revitalization... more info
• Retail Development & Business Support - The Downtown Retail Development Committee (DRDC) represents storefront business owners in downtown Manchester. The group, coordinated by Intown, has been meeting periodically for several years, and it has a singular purpose: to increase business activity and profitability in the downtown. more info
• Residential Development - In 2004, construction for 200 apartment units at Manchester Place began. This is the first major residential development to be constructed in downtown Manchester in over 30 years, and it indicates a return to vibrancy in the Central Business District. 200 condominiums near the river are scheduled by 2006, with more residential opportunities on the horizon. more info
• Promotional Activities - Intown Manchester designs and implements marketing plans that include the design and production of: The Taste of Downtown Manchester, street banners, quarterly newsletters, bi-weekly e-newsletters, Downtown Maps & Guides, Downtown Dining Guides, and a website dedicated to promoting business and activities happening downtown. more info
• Summer Music Festival - A series designed to provide free entertainment for the residents of Manchester. The festival consists of 3 months of daily noontime performances in varied locations downtown and 5 Thursday night performances in Veterans Park... more info
• Festival and Street Event Support - Intown Manchester supports and encourages outdoor venues that are free to the public. We provide technical assistance, promotional expertise, and limited underwriting to community groups wishing to host downtown festivals and street events. more info

• Awards - Intown Manchester's efforts to promote downtown Manchester have been recognized by local, regional and national organizations. With generous support from in-kind donations, small business advertisers, grantor and community partnerships, we could not have accomplished so many fine projects. more info