The document summarizes the role and services of the West Vernor & Springwells Business Improvement District (BID) in Southwest Detroit. It explains that BIDs are funded by businesses and property owners to improve business conditions. The West Vernor & Springwells BID provides supplemental security, cleaning, landscaping, snow removal and vacant lot maintenance. It also offers business services like permitting assistance, social media support, mini-grants and customized market analyses to help local businesses and attract new ones to the district. Recent changes to state legislation have made it easier for other Detroit neighborhoods to establish new BIDs.