Batavia Business Support

At Batavia MainStreet, we’re dedicated to supporting your business journey—whether you're just starting out, looking to grow, or navigating a transition. We offer year-round tools, opportunities, and connections to help your business thrive in downtown Batavia.

How We Support You

Downtown Design Enhancement Grant

The Batavia MainStreet Downtown Design Enhancement Grant is a competitive funding opportunity designed to support permanent exterior improvements and public art installations that enhance the visual character and pedestrian experience of Downtown Batavia.

This program is administered by the Batavia MainStreet Design Committee and supports projects that elevate the overall appearance of Downtown Batavia by strengthening vibrancy, removing visual clutter, and revitalizing outdated or deteriorating storefront elements—creating a polished, cohesive, and inviting experience for residents and visitors alike.

A total of $10,000 is available for this grant cycle. Award amounts will be determined at the discretion of the Design Committee based on project scope, impact, and available funds.

Learn more about the Downtown Design Enhancement Grant Apply HERE

Batavia MainStreet provides free marketing promotion and support to all businesses within our Special Service Area, the historic downtown district. This includes access to event participation, monthly promotions, networking, and visibility across our growing local and regional audience.

In 2024 alone:

We invested $25,000 in regional marketing, amplifying downtown’s reach and visibility.
The Boardwalk Shops have generated $1.8 million in sales since inception—an incubator model helping entrepreneurs grow into full-time storefronts.
Downtown events like Cocktails in the Park, BatFest, and the Holiday Sneak Peek brought thousands of visitors downtown, boosting business sales and foot traffic.

Explore more:

2026 Merchant Support & Opportunities

Learn how to plug into promotions, events, and community-wide efforts year-round.

2026 Restaurant Opportunities

Find downtown event opportunties for restaurant from inclusion in the Restaurant Guide to our signature events.

Event Promotion Guidelines

Batavia MainStreet is committed to supporting events that enhance the downtown, foster collaboration among businesses, and align with our mission. Find guidelines for how we can assist with events based on their level of community impact and business participation.

Bring Your Business to Batavia!

Batavia residents walk along the vendor stands at the Batavia Farmers market right outside of the Geneva Winery.

Batavia is a vibrant, growing city with a supportive business environment, walkable downtown, and strong community pride. If you're considering opening a business here, the City of Batavia provides valuable resources to help you get started—from site selection to licensing and permitting.

Visit the City’s website: Open Your Business in Batavia

Always Here to Help

From hosting quarterly merchant meetings, offering pop-up space at the Farmers’ Market, to sharing your monthly happenings through the newsletter, calendar, and social media, MainStreet is your built-in support system. If you're ever unsure where to start or need help finding the right opportunity, our team is just an email away.