The Marine Ave. Business Improvement District was formally incorporated in 1998 and was chartered to develop the Marine Avenue commercial district of Balboa Island as a quality shopping destination for visitors.

The Marine Ave. Business Improvement District, is supported by the City of Newport Beach. Membership in the Marine Ave. Business Improvement District is required for all businesses having an address on Marine Avenue.

The BID's mission is to provide joint marketing, advertising, and public infrastructure support for the business district; and to work jointly with the City of Newport Beach to accomplish more than either the City or businesses could by themselves. In addition to this Web site, the Marine Ave. Business Improvement District undertakes many other marketing initiatives.

Fiscal Year: July 1, 2009 to June 30, 2010

2008-2009 Board Members:

Chairman: Sheri Drewry (Wilma's Patio Restaurant);

Vice Chairman: Aric Toll (Village Inn) is the Vice-Chairman;

Secretary/Treasurer: Anne Moloney (Beach Time Realty) ;

Standing Committee Chair’s names. 

Beautification Committee Chair: Aric Toll (Village Inn);

Marketing Committee Chair: John Robinson (Amelia's)

Outreach Committee Chair: Mary Sarris (Teddy Bears and Tea Cups).

For general information about the BID, its boundaries, operation, and member assessment information, please contact Scott Palmer at (949) 760-8368 or e-mail Scott at scott.bidsys@mac.com.

For information about the City's involvement in the Business Improvement District process, the annual renewal process, or any other City/BID liaison matters, please contact City staff member Katie Bowden, Economic Development Coordinator, at (949) 644-3230 or email Katie at kbowden@newportbeachca.gov.