“I thought of that while riding my bicycle.”
~ Albert Einstein on the Theory of Relativity
Before we cruise right through May and into June, let’s hit the brakes for a moment to celebrate National Bike Month. In fact, right now we’re wrapping up Bike to Work Week, May 16-22, and National Bike to Work Day is Friday, May 20.
So while you still have a chance, I invite you to check out the wide range of resources provided by The League of American Bicyclists to help us celebrate – and better recognize the many benefits of bicycling.
Bicycling Benefits
And there are many: Bicycling brings people together. When more people ride bikes, life is better for everyone; communities are safer, stronger, and better connected; and our nation is healthier, economically stronger, environmentally cleaner, and more energy independent.
Biking also makes you happy! Granted, it may not help make you a brainiac like Einstein, but it does release chemicals in the brain like serotonin, dopamine, and phenylethylamine that help to keep you stay happier.
Last but not least, biking is good for business. Check out this Bike-Friendly Business program offered by Bike Coconut Grove, a local nonprofit that promotes safer streets for bicycling and walking, to learn about the benefits of a being bike-friendly business.
Happy riding!
Cynthia K. Seymour
Acting Executive Director
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Make Your Opinion Heard
We've been advised by Mel Meinhardt, Chair of the Friends Of The Commodore Trail, that the May 18 Commodore Trail Master Plan Community Workshop at Carrollton School was postponed to June 21.
This was done to allow the public to instead participate in a “Ride of Silence ”event honoring the two cyclists fatally struck May 15 on the Rickenbacker Causeway. Wednesday's Community Workshop was to focus on the Main Highway/Center Grove area, but you may still give input on the other sections of the initial design at the other upcoming meetings. Make your opinion heard! Click here!
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Time to Get Set with Hurricane Prep |
As we continue our cruise through May, it’s also important to remember that Hurricane Season is right around the corner, on June 1.
Our friends at Miami Dade County Emergency Management passed along information about an upcoming webinar that will help jump start your planning for the season ahead.
Entitled “How Resilient Businesses Prepare for Severe Summer Storms,” the program covers weather trends and tips for maintaining safety and operations this summer.
Register now, it’s on Thursday, May 26 at 2 p.m. Attendees will receive a recording of the webinar as well as a digital copy of the “2022 Definitive Guide to Disaster Planning.”
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Upcoming Marketing Initiatives |
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Market & Promote With the BID
The Coconut Grove BID provides FREE marketing and promotional support for local businesses through a strategic mix of advertising, promotions, social media, public relations, and special events – many of which center around seasonal themes and large-scale community celebrations.
To submit news and promotions please contact BID Marketing Director JennyLee Molina at 305-461-5506 or via email. To quickly submit your own info re an upcoming or recurring event click here.
We also encourage you to join in with us in considering how your business can be highlighted based on our themes. So please help us help you, as JennyLee continues to reach out to determine how your business fits into our planned editorial content.
Tie in With Upcoming Themes:
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June 02 - School's Out, Summer Vacation, Staycation
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June 09 - Goombay, Bahamas, Caribbean, Junkanoo, Tropical Fruit
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June 16 - Father's Day, Dad Jokes, Juneteenth
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June 23 - Life's a Beach, Beach Day
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June 30 - 4th of July, Independence, Picnic
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