Established in 1994, the Chinatown-International District Business Improvement Area (CIDBIA) is a 501 (c) (3) non-profit organization primarily funded through a self-imposed tax on business and property owners in the Chinatown-International District. Its mission is to promote economic vitality of the district, encourage responsible business development and support continuous improvement of the quality of life in the district for its business owners, residents, and visitors. Members of the BIA are elected to serve on the Board of Directors that acts in a strategic and advisory capacity to the CIDBIA's Executive Director. The Executive Director and staffs manage and administer services and programs of the organization.