The Havana Business Improvement District (BID) d.b.a. On Havana Street, is a special district (Colorado Revised Statues 31-25-1203) in Aurora/Arapahoe County Colorado created in 2007 by business and neighborhood leaders and Aurora city staff working together to build a stronger, better community.
We really are making a difference by focusing on unique, culturally diverse events and fun new things to do to make the lives of our residents and visitors more interesting. In addition to over 20+ signature events a year and supporting 100+ community events, outreach, and activations, the Havana BID provides programming and benefits to business and commercial properties located along the Havana corridor, including economic development, establishing a district identity for the area, and advocacy programs.
In November 2007, the commercial property and business owners voted to tax themselves 4.5 mills in real property tax to fund the new business district. The margin of support was 80% yes to 20% no. The stakeholders are committed to promoting commerce and community On Havana Street.
There are 209 real commercial properties and approximately 2100 businesses in the area. A 9-member board, made up of all sizes and types of businesses from different sections of On Havana Street, oversees district programming.
Gayle Jetchick was the founder and only staff member responsible for the BID from 2007 until April 2018. As the founder of the Havana BID planned her succession plan she hired Chance Horiuchi in April of 2018. Chance Horiuchi began her role in the District on April 2, 2018, as the Executive Director. Chance Horiuchi is responsible for day-to-day activities On Havana Street.
Our Logos: The Havana BID has been branded as “On Havana Street.” Our sub-brands in the BID include the “Havana Motor Mile” for our many auto dealerships, repair shops, and auto parts businesses, “Eat On Havana Street” representing over 100 diverse restaurants, global markets, and dining experiences, as well as “Art 2C On Havana Street” for our sculpture-on-the-street public art program.
Where is On Havana Street?
On Havana Street runs 4.3 miles along Havana from 6th Avenue on the north to Dartmouth Avenue on the south, swinging the corners at major intersections. It is situated at one corner of the “opportunity triangle” formed by three other major redevelopment projects in the area–Lowry, Central Park/Stapleton and Fitzsimons/Anschutz Campus. See Havana BID Map
Who’s in Charge?
The Havana BID is governed by a volunteer 9-member Board of Directors, represented by the stakeholders of the District and appointed by the Aurora City Council:
In 2007, the real property owners in the BID voted to tax themselves 4.5 mills in real property tax to fund the Havana BID. Per our adopted the revenue is applied to:
Economic Development & Marketing: Special Events to bring customers into the district, Business Support & Attraction, Consumer Marketing TV, radio, digital, print, and social media ads for events, programming, and the Havana Motor Mile, Ratepayer Communication, the Branding Campaign/website, and support of the Business Watch Program
District Identity: District Signage and branding repair and maintenance, Art Mural repair and maintenance, Art 2C On Havana public art program expenses, Banners & Decorations, Streetscape/landscape planning, improvement, design and/or engineering.
State required 3% reserves
Arapahoe County treasurer’s fee is 1.5%
How do you get in touch with us?
On Havana Street Mailing Address:
1555 S Havana Street, Suite F303, Aurora, CO 80012
We do not have a physical office on the business improvement district corridor.
Chance Horiuchi, Executive Director
HBID Cell 720-788-8986
Office Hours are 8:30 am-4:30 pm on Tuesday, Wednesday, & Friday [email protected]
Upcoming Board Meetings
The Board of Directors meets at 10 a.m. on the third Thursday of each month virtually online, unless otherwise noted on the events calendar.
Havana Business Improvement District Virtual Meeting Details:
Thursday, July 17, 2025 – 2026 Budget Draft & Discussion I
Thursday, August 21, 2025 – 2026 Budget Draft & Discussion II
*2nd Thursday of the Month – Thursday, September 11, 2025 – The 2026 Budget and Operational Plan Discussion & Vote – HBID Board Meeting one week earlier on 2nd Thursday to accommodate for the City of Aurora budget submission deadline on 9/30/2025.
*HBID Board Meeting one week earlier on 2nd Thursday to accommodate for the holidays and other community event dates.
*1st Thursday of the Month – Thursday, December 4, 2025 – 2026 Budget and HBID Resolutions Approvals with Spencer Fane – HBID Board Meeting on 1st Thursday of the month to accommodate budget submission deadline in early December 2025
Thursday, December 18, 2025 – HBID Board Thank You Gathering
2026 Havana Business Improvement District – On Havana Street Board Meeting Dates
Thursday, January 15, 2026
Thursday, February 29, 2026
Thursday, March 19, 2026
Thursday, April 16, 2026
Thursday, May 21, 2026
Thursday, June 18, 2026
Thursday, July 16, 2026 – 2027 Budget Draft & Discussion I
Thursday, August 20, 2026 – 2027 Budget Draft & Discussion II
*2nd Thursday of the Month – Thursday, September 10, 2026 – The 2027 Budget and Operational Plan Discussion & Vote – HBID Board Meeting one week earlier on 2nd Thursday to accommodate the City of Aurora budget submission deadline on 9/30/2026.
*HBID Board Meeting one week earlier on the 2nd Thursday to accommodate the holidays and other community event dates.
*1st Thursday of the Month – Thursday, December 3, 2026 – *2027 Budget and HBID Resolutions Approvals with Spencer Fane – HBID Board Meeting on 1st Thursday of the month to accommodate budget submission deadline in early December 2026. *Meeting is tentative and hosted as needed if the Budget changes and new resolutions and adoptions need to be voted on.
Thursday, December 17, 2026 – Tentative Date for Marketing Planning Meeting and/or HBID Board Thank You Gathering
The final 2018 end of year sales tax statistics will not be available from the City of Aurora until March 2019, but here is the revenue spreadsheet showing sales tax generated from the Sales Tax Revenue Report January 2014 thru September 2018
The final 2017 end of year sales tax statistics will not be available from the City of Aurora until March, but here is the revenue spreadsheet showing sales tax generated from the Sales Tax Revenue January 2014 thru July 2017
2015 Sales Tax Revenue Spreadsheet showing City of Aurora sales tax generated by the Havana BID stakeholder businesses.
CEDS Finance – non-profit, small business lender that also provides business support services to underserved business owners across Denver Metro.
Water Construction Projects See page 4 for details on the Havana Street 30″ Water
Line Renewal Project & Westerly Creek/Canterbury Improvements Project (Canterbury Pond)
View the Havana North/Fanfare Concept Plan, created by area neighbors, business owners and city officials to establish guidelines and high-quality standards for future redevelopment.
