About The
Cherokee CID

The Cherokee CID Mission

The Cherokee
CID Mission

The Cherokee Street Community Improvement District (CID) was established in 2017 to advance the economic, social and cultural interests of the Cherokee Street community, between Gravois and Indiana Avenues. We work to achieve this mission by supporting a diverse, independent business community, creating beautiful, safe and active public spaces, and fostering a culture of creativity and empowerment in and around Cherokee Street.

OUR WORK

The Committees

The Cherokee Street CID focuses its efforts in seven areas. For each, a committee of community members set the direction for the CID’s investment, from the beautification of the street to improving public safety. Any Cherokee neighborhood resident, business owner or committed Cherokee Street fan is welcome to join! Sign up here.

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Beautification

Making Cherokee Street greener and cleaner with landscaping, planters and community clean-ups and plantings

Public Safety

Improving public safety on Cherokee Street through improved lighting, environmental design, and crime prevention and enforcement.

Rolling Camera Grant Program >>
Rolling Window Repair Grant Program >>

Business Development

Supporting existing Cherokee Street business, attracting new businesses to the street and planning for future economic development

Cherokee St. small business resource guide >>

Events

Coordinating CID-led events and supporting events hosted on Cherokee Street

List of Cherokee St. Events >>

About Event Sponsorships >>

Marketing

Spreading the good news about Cherokee Street to the broader community

Cherokee Small Business Marketing Guide

Guia de Mercadeo para Pequenas Empreasas de Calle Cherokee

Arts

Expanding public art on the street and supporting the Cherokee St. arts community.

Love Bank Park

Working together to guide investment and activity in Love Bank Park

About Love Bank Park >>

The CID PUBLIC Meeting Schedule

The Next Public Meeting Is Scheduled for January 16th

The Cherokee CID meets on the third Thursday of January, April, July & October to update the community about CID investments, get feedback from businesses and residents and share info about upcoming events and opportunities.

Meeting Info & Link

MORE ABOUT THE
CHEROKEE STREET CID

MORE ABOUT
THE CHEROKEE
STREET CID

MORE ABOUT THE
CHEROKEE STREET CID

Meet our

Executive Director

Emily Thenhaus

Emily Thenhaus is a St. Louis native, Benton Park West resident and a lover of all things Cherokee Street.

The BOARD OF DIRECTORS

The Committees

Ashley 'Ley' Woods-Malone,
Chair

Owner of Murlones, Property Owner

Ashley 'Ley' Woods-Malone,
Chair

Owner of Muurlones, Property Owner

Ashley 'Ley' Woods-Malone,
Chair

Owner of Muurlones, Property Owner

Kaveh Razani,
Vice chair

Co-Founder of Blank Space

Kaveh Razani,
Vice chairmen

Co-Founder of Blank Space

William Liebermann, Treasurer

Owner of WJL Properties

William Liebermann, Treasurer

Owner of WJL Properties

Effrem GrettenbergeR Secretary

Founder & CEO, Encore STL

Effrem Grettenberger, Secretary

Director, Encore STL

Kate Burrus

Owner of Cherokee Street Yoga Collective

Jessie Chappel

Attorney at CG Immigration Law

Jessie Chappel

Attorney at CG Immigration Law

Jessie Chappel

Attorney at CG Immigration Law

Brennan England

Owner of The Cola Lounge

Brennan England

Owner of The Cola Lounge

Brennan England

Owner of The Cola Lounge

Nicholas Oberfrank

Co-Founder of Cherokee Street Tool Library

Nicholas Oberfrank

Co-Founder of Cherokee Street Tool Library

Nicholas Oberfrank
Co-Owner of Cherokee Street Tool Library

Mike Samad

Co-Owner of CommDepot

Jason Deem

Owner of Southside Spaces and Nebula

Jason Deem

Owner of Southside Spaces and Nebula

Jason Deem

Owner of Southside Spaces and Nebula

Mike Samad

Co-Owner of CommDepot

Mike Samad

Co-Owner of CommDepot

Kate Buress

Owner of Cherokee Yoga

Brandin Vaughn

Owner of Brandin Vaughn Collections

Brandin Vaughn

Owner of Brandin Vaughn Collections

Brandin Vaughn

Owner of Brandin Vaughn Collections

Curtis York

Owner of Kuts by Kurtis

Curtis York

Owner of Kuts by Kurtis

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