Thriving businesses are the backbone of a healthy community. BAPA works with local and city business organizations and community partners to provide quality services to our community’s small business owners. BAPA focuses on providing resources and opportunities that assist and inform current businesses, help small business boost their brands and sales and help those who are looking to open a business in the neighborhood. BAPA works to enhance the community’s commercial areas by promoting local businesses through The Villager, the BAPA website, The Villager Neighborhood Notes enews, and social media. BAPA Also advocates for commercial development and small business recruitment.