HVMC

HVMC Leadership

President: Autumn Adamme, Dark Garden Unique Corsetry

Vice President: MaryMar Keenan, MMclay

Treasurer: Megan Ray, Miette

Secretary: Marianne Faulkner, Dark Garden Unique Corsetry

Board Member at Large: Adelina Matinca, Wildling Shoes

Immediate Past President: Lloyd Silverstein, Optical Underground

HVMC Accomplishments

Funding:

• We were the recipient of a generous $50,000 private grant through the Avenue Greenlight program.

• We received a grant from the Civic Center CBD of approximately $10,000.

Hayes Valley Streets:

• Shared Streets in partnership with the Hayes Valley Neighborhood Association (HVNA):  Hayes Valley was one of the first to implement. It has offered a lifeline to many of our businesses.

• Street Lighting:  After a safety audit by SFSafe (SFPD) we were advised that additional lighting could be an effective deterrent to crime.

• Clean Streets: We have worked with Refuse-Refuse and other organizations to participate in monthly neighborhood clean-ups.

• We worked with our district supervisor to find funding for bi-monthly power washing of our primary corridor. Our sidewalks are looking much better!

• Parking and Curb Management: We have representatives on SFMTA’s Study Committee working to review and revise parking and curb management policies in Hayes Valley. 

Safety and Security: 

• In tandem with the HVNA Public Safety committee and our relationship with SFPD, we restored foot patrol officers to our corridor.

• We worked to bring back the Ambassador Program. Ambassadors assist with safety and cleanliness issues, as well as mental health needs of our unhoused population.

• Business Window Replacement Reimbursement Program.

• We represent Hayes Valley on Chief Scott’s Small Business Advisory Forum.

• We participated in the SFPD’s Small Business Advisory Forum’s Security Summit.

• We have been working with SFCDMA, a private benefactor and the SF Safe Camera Program to evaluate a video security program for our Merchant Corridor.

Government and legislative Impact

• We actively worked with the Mayor London Breed’s office and the Office of Economic and Workforce Development on the Mayor’s Small Business Recovery Act. 

• We represent Hayes Valley with the San Francisco Small Business Commission

Marketing, Promotion and Brand Development:

• Hired a Marketing Director/Community Outreach Coordinator and a Social Media Content Creator

• Launched a public facing website - ExploreHayesValley.org

• Developed the Explore Hayes Valley brand

• Featured all merchants on #ExploreHayesValley social media

Events:

• June 2021 Grand Re-opening Street Party

• Hayes Valley Family Halloween in partnership with the HVNA.

• Head West Marketplace (formerly Urban Air Market): 

• 31st Annual Holiday Stroll in partnership with HVNA and Hayes Valley Arts

Membership

Choose the membership level that suits your needs and join the vibrant HVMC community today!

Select your membership level under the green icon below, add it to cart/subscribe, and follow the prompts to complete your transaction. Should you have any questions or need clarification please let us know by sending an email to explorehayesvalley@gmail.com

Standard (billed $250/annually or $25/monthly)

Benefits include

• Priority listing on ExploreHayesValley.com

• Membership “Explore Hayes Valley” window cling

• Five (5) social media posts/stories/reels annually, including the option to request content, plus 30 minute photo shoot

Premium (billed $500/annually or $50/monthly) 

Benefits include

• Priority listing plus front-page feature on ExploreHayesValley.com

• Membership “Explore Hayes Valley” window cling

• Ten (10) social media posts/stories/reels, including the option to request content, plus one 30 minute photo shoot

• Priority eligibility for title sponsorship at major events

• Waived hosting fee for wine walk participation ($250 value)

Join us as an annual member and save $50-100 per year