About the Association

The Bloomfield Business Association is a nonprofit organization whose purpose is to strengthen and maintain the business district by building participation among businesses and the community, enhancing the district’s image and physical appearance and promoting the unique and ethnic characteristics of Bloomfield.

The BBA was first organized in 1947 and later incorporated as a Pennsylvania non-profit in 1992. It operates with bylaws and an elected board of 15–25 directors, staggered in two-year terms. Board meetings are conducted on the first Wednesday of each month.

Committees of the BBA include: Executive/Organization, Economic Restructuring, Promotion, Design/Environment and Festival.

We Bring You

• Member benefits
• A strong track record
• A powerful future vision
• A way to have your voice heard
• A direct connection to your business neighbors

Goals for 2004 and Beyond

• Improve communication with all businesses
• Increase volunteer & membership involvement
• Expand promotion to consumers, especially large employers
• Improve communication with other groups
• Improve physical environment
• Continue promotional & community events
• Develop a business recruitment strategy & package
• Gather strategic market & consumer data
• Build on the “Little Italy” identity
• Increase enforcement of building codes
• Attract more retail to the district mix
• Attract a young consumer demographic
• Find solutions to parking challenges

Join the Action

The more members and the more energy, expertise and effort our members put into BBA, the more your business will get out of it. Our recent accomplishments include:

• Funding from several sources
• Mainstreets training & planning
• Relationships with all governmental representatives
• 3-day Little Italy Days Festival
• Pittsburgh Marathon street festival
• Business district property inventory
• Promotional business directory
• BBA website
• Strategic ‘Business District Action Plan’
• Application for Transportation Improvement Funds
• Holiday lights for the district
• Membership networking and social events
• Experienced consultants to work for the BBA
• Support for nearby development projects
• Planning Commission involvement
• Liberty & Mathilda intersection improvement plan
• Action on code violations of problem properties
• Liaison with police on crime and safety issues

Join the Bloomfield Business Association and help shape the future of Bloomfield into one that enhances your business, your customers’ experience, the city and the region.

Member Benefits:

• Newsletter updates & opportunities
• Co-op marketing opportunities to save you money on promotion
• Free listing on the BBA website
• Discounts on website design
• A positive, consistent voice with media
• Regular member meetings to express your opinions and ideas
• Social opportunities to get to know your business neighbors
• A voice in planning for the future
• A unified voice with government on issues affecting our community
• Advocacy for public investments in district infrastructure
• A board of directors and consultants that look after your interests and those of the whole district
• West Penn Hospital Business of the Month Program - Offered exclusively to members of the Bloomfield Business Association. Each month, two business, one restaurant, and one other business will be featured on two bulletin boards in West Penn Hospital, the cafeteria, and the hallway leading to the garage. Additionally, each business will have a small write up in West Penn’s Employee newsletter. The featured business will supply pictures and information to be posted for the entire month. This is a great way to advertise your business, so please offer the employees some type of discount during this month. There is plenty of traffic, both employees and visitors that pass through these areas. Please email Karla Owens or call at 412-687-0699 for scheduling.

Apply for Membership

Just print and complete the Membership Application form then mail with your check payable to: