The top two ambassadors were recognized at the 2020 Joint SIDs Annual Meeting. Lisa Defendiefer, deputy director of operations and advocacy with the Capital Crossroads and Discovery SIDs, bestowed the honors to Larry Blackburn with the Discovery SID and Pa Malick Joof with Capital Crossroads SID.

Larry provides a pro-active and reassuring presence in the Discovery SID…

The Capital Crossroads and Discovery Special Improvement Districts held its annual meeting virtually on November 19, 2020.

“Back in January of this year, we knew it was going to be a year of change and renewal, but we didn’t know it would be to this extent,” said Marc Conte, acting executive director of the SIDs.

“Downtown is coming together and working together in ways it never has before…

On the front lines in the streets of downtown Columbus, ambassadors play an important role to help those who live, work, and play in downtown Columbus keep safe…