Ahec Community Partners

HistoryThe Amherst Business Improvement District (BID) is a nonprofit economic development organization comprised of local property owners dedicated to providing programs and services that serve the town's residents and businesses. The BID's work is guided by its Improvement Plan, which was approved by the Amherst Select Board on October 24th, 2011. The BID's mission is to improve the Amherst downtown through events, beautification, marketing, and special projects. A new entity in the Amherst business community, the BID follows a model with a history of successful placemaking throughout the past fifty years across America. Through partnering with the Town, the University, and the two Colleges, the BID aims to make downtown an even better place to visit, to do business, and to live.SpecialtiesThe BID invests its resources to improve downtown Amherst's vibrancy, sustainability, and economic health.

The Peace Development Fund, based in Amherst, MA, is a grantmaking organization dedicated to supporting grassroots movements for peace, human rights, social justice, and environmental protection. Their unique philanthropic model involves direct funding, advocacy, and partnerships focused on mutual respect, resource sharing, and transparent decision-making. With a commitment to empowering community-based organizations, the Peace Development Fund provides grants, training, and resources to strengthen the capacity of activists and communities in advancing human rights and social justice causes. By challenging dominant power structures and fostering collaboration, they strive to be a leading foundation in promoting positive social change.Generated from the website