Midtown Business Improvement District

?? **Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month!** ?? Midtown Business Improvement District is proud to honor the rich culture, traditions, and contributions of the Hispanic community during **Hispanic Heritage Month** (Sept 15 - Oct 15). ?? This is the perfect time to shine a light on the amazing Hispanic-owned businesses in our district that add so much value to our community. From delicious food to incredible art, these businesses are the heart of Midtown! ?? **Tell us—who is your favorite Hispanic-owned business in Midtown?** Tag them below and let’s celebrate their hard work and dedication together! ??

Today we are highlighting Midtown Business @captainkirksusa Captain Kirk’s Water Sports vision is to create a welcoming and inclusive community where everyone, regardless of age or background, can experience the joy of water sports. They strive to provide a unique and personalized experience, offering top-quality gear, water wear, and expert instruction. Their goal is to shape the future of the industry by fostering a culture of camaraderie, adventure, and respect for the environment. Their mission is to spread positivity, wellness, and inspiration in Midtown. And hope everyone enjoys the ocean’s excitement while caring for our marine environment.

New mural in Midtown by @sawai.co ???? Sawai is a local self taught artist and muralist. Her work is multifaceted, working with the community, she intends to cultivate safe spaces for youth and adults to connect with their inner child when painting murals. ?? @illogicaltruths

May your 4th of July be filled with pride, joy, and lots of fireworks! ...Southern California Medical Center

??Light the Sixth Project - Midtown BID, in partnership with Councilwoman Saro, AOC7, Public Works, and the Long Beach Police Department walked the Anaheim St corridor on Wednesday, April 24th looking for broken streetlights and other areas to illuminate. Midtown BID’s goal is to ensure our district is bright and safe! Massive thanks to these wonderful people for their amazing support! Let's light up our neighborhood for a safer, walkable community. ??

We're thrilled to announce Avis Atkins McPhail as the new Executive Director of the Midtown Business Improvement District ??! A dedicated Long Beach native, Avis has devoted her career to fighting poverty and empowering our community. Avis's impressive educational background includes triple majors in Psychology, Sociology, and Human Development from California State University Long Beach, where she graduated cum laude. She furthered her education with graduate degrees in Education and Business from Harvard University, demonstrating her deep commitment to leadership and continuous learning. Throughout her career, Avis has served on several impactful boards, including the Ocean Residents Community Association, Mothers Against Drunk Driving, and Leadership Long Beach. She also plays a vital role on the Marine Advisory Commission, showcasing her dedication to both community and environmental issues. Her commitment to social change is highlighted by her establishment of the Ronald Atkins Memorial Scholarship at CSULB, which supports students facing housing insecurity. This initiative earned her the inaugural 49 under 49 award from CSULB, recognizing her as a leading young alumni. Avis currently resides in Downtown Long Beach with her husband, Brian, where she continues to be an engaged and influential community member. Please join us in welcoming Avis Atkins McPhail to her new role, where her extensive experience and visionary leadership will undoubtedly drive positive change and growth in the Midtown Business Improvement District. ????

Congratulations to our Executive Director, Avis Atkins McPhail, on being awarded Cal State Long Beach's inaugural 49 under 49 award for her tireless work addressing issues of housing insecurity! This well-deserved recognition highlights Avis's commitment to making a positive impact in our community. Her dedication to ensuring that everyone has a safe and secure place to call home is truly inspiring. We're honored to have her leading our team and driving meaningful change in the lives of so many. Kudos, Avis, on this outstanding achievement! #49under49 #CSULB #HousingInsecurity #Leadership #CommunityChampion

Proudly supporting Casa Colina Hospital & Centers for Health Care’s Tribute to Courage gala 2024. Special thanks to the entire team at Casa Colina for their dedication to providing excellent care.Southern California Medical Center, Casa Colina, Lisa Russi ,Steven Sanzo ,Nancy Mejia ,Nicole Mationg, Ara J. Baghdasarian, MD, MBA, MHSA.

You miss 100% of the shots you don’t take.

?? HUGE thank you to our amazing porter Pablo. ?? Since joining our team, Pablo has picked up an incredible ~1,500 pounds of trash, helping keep our Midtown Business District sparkling clean! ? We're so grateful for his hard work and dedication to making our community a better place. Thank you, Pablo, for all that you do! #MidtownBID #PorterPablo #CleanCommunity #Teamwork ?? @captainkirkusa