Water Street District Business Association

What Water Street District Business Association does

Water Street District Business Association (WSDBA) is a non-profit business membership association headquartered at 03 S Water St, Henderson, Nevada, dedicated exclusively to the success and revitalization of downtown Henderson's Water Street District. The organization serves small and medium-sized business owners operating on and around historic Water Street, offering a single $120 annual membership tier that bundles access to monthly programming, advocacy services, marketing exposure, and a structured committee system across four areas (Membership/Advocacy, Events, Communications, Sponsorship).

WSDBA's core programming consists of three recurring products: Monthly Networking Mixers held on the second Wednesday of each month (free for members, nominal fee for non-members), Workshops on Water — a monthly business development training series held on the fourth Wednesday at the City of Henderson Annex in partnership with the Henderson Redevelopment Agency — and the annual Shop Small Henderson event on Water Street Plaza, which scaled to over 100 local vendors. The association also operates a sponsorship program giving businesses visibility at district events and access to local entrepreneurs, residents, and city leaders.

The business model is a hybrid of subscription-style recurring revenue (membership dues at $120/year) and advertising/sponsorship revenue tied to events. There is no technology product, no proprietary platform, and no external funding; the organization is self-sustaining, volunteer-supported through its committee structure, and operationally dependent on its partnerships with the City of Henderson, the Henderson Redevelopment Agency, and ancillary resource partners including SCORE Nevada, the Nevada SBDC, and the Henderson Chamber of Commerce. Headcount is in the 1-10 range.

Name

Water Street District Business Association

Legal name

Water Street District Business Association

Website

https://wsdba.org

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

WSDBA is a Henderson, Nevada non-profit membership association serving small businesses in the downtown Water Street District with a $120/year membership, monthly networking mixers, business development workshops, advocacy with city officials, and the annual Shop Small Henderson event.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Henderson

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Operations, Marketing or Sales, Personnel, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership Dues: Annual membership fees provide primary revenue. Members pay $120 per year for access to networking events, training workshops, marketing support, advocacy services, and member-to-member discounts.
2. Event Sponsorships: The association generates revenue through corporate sponsorships of monthly mixers, Shop Small Henderson, and other district events. Sponsors receive visibility among local entrepreneurs, residents, and city leaders.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Water Street District Business Association (WSDBA) is a non-profit business membership organization that supports downtown Henderson businesses through annual memberships, monthly networking mixers, professional development workshops, advocacy with City officials, and community events such as Shop Small Henderson. Members gain visibility, marketing exposure, business training, and a unified voice in district redevelopment.

Product overview

The Water Street District Business Association (WSDBA) offers a suite of member services centered around networking, professional development, and community advocacy for Downtown Henderson businesses. The core offerings include Monthly Networking Mixers (held on second Wednesdays), Workshops on Water (monthly business development trainings on fourth Wednesdays), and the annual Shop Small Henderson event. Membership at $120/year provides access to these programs plus marketing support, website visibility, and advocacy with City officials. The organization also facilitates sponsorship opportunities and committee involvement for leadership development.

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Products and services

• WSDBA Membership One-year membership for downtown Henderson business owners priced at $120.00 USD annually. Includes increased business visibility through website, email marketing, social media and PR efforts, access to monthly mixers and workshops, networking opportunities, business development resources, and advocacy with City officials.
• Monthly Networking Mixers Monthly networking events held on the second Wednesday of each month that allow WSDBA members to showcase their businesses and connect with fellow entrepreneurs and community leaders within the Downtown Henderson community. Free for members and available to non-members for a nominal fee.
• Workshops on Water Monthly business development training sessions held on the fourth Wednesday from 11:30 AM to 1:00 PM at the City of Henderson Annex Building, covering leadership, wellness, marketing, and finance topics. Complimentary for WSDBA members with lunch provided.
• Shop Small Henderson Annual community event held the Saturday after Thanksgiving on Water Street Plaza, featuring over 100 local vendors offering discounts, live music, activities, and entertainment. Co-hosted with the City of Henderson and Vegas Events and More.
• Sponsorship Opportunities Sponsorship program that allows businesses and organizations to support WSDBA events including monthly mixers and Shop Small Henderson, while gaining visibility among local entrepreneurs, residents, and city leaders.
• Committee Involvement Program Structured program with four committees — Membership/Advocacy, Events, Communications, and Sponsorship — that lets WSDBA members take on leadership roles and contribute to district revitalization initiatives.

Named customers2 records

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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No

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Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core, minor and supporting.

• Henderson Redevelopment AgencycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Henderson Redevelopment Agency partners with WSDBA to present Workshops on Water - monthly business development trainings. The Agency was formed in 1995 to revitalize downtown Henderson, including the Water Street District. Through public/private partnerships, grant programs, public art, and infrastructure improvements, the partnership aims to reverse decline and attract new investment to the area.
• Vegas Events and MoreminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorVegas Events and More serves as the event management partner for the Shop Small Henderson event, handling booth signup operations on Water Street Plaza. WSDBA works with this vendor to execute the annual event featuring local businesses.
• City of HendersoncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe City of Henderson hosts Shop Small Henderson in partnership with WSDBA and Vegas Events and More. The city provides support for downtown events, redevelopment initiatives, and works with WSDBA to shape district policies and growth strategies.
• SCORE NevadasupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerSCORE Nevada is listed as a business resource partner providing mentoring and education services to WSDBA members. SCORE provides business counseling and workshops for small business development.
• Nevada SBDC (Small Business Development Center)supportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerListed as a business resource partner providing small business consulting, training, and technical assistance to WSDBA members.
• Henderson Chamber of CommercesupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerWSDBA coordinates and communicates with the Henderson Chamber of Commerce regarding collaborations as business associations serving Henderson, including events, publicity, and business support initiatives.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves1 record

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• International Downtown Association: An industry association for urban district management organizations. Comparable peer type as a broader umbrella for the type of district business association WSDBA represents.
• National Main Street Center: A national nonprofit that supports district-level downtown revitalization programs. Relevant as the umbrella/methodology provider that WSDBA's district-revitalization mission mirrors.

Others

• SCORE Nevada: A resource partner that provides mentoring and education to WSDBA members. Adjacent as an enabler of small business support services rather than a direct competitor.
• Nevada SBDC: State small business development center providing consulting and training. Listed as a business resource partner to WSDBA members, making it an adjacent ecosystem participant.

Direct peers

• Las Vegas Metro Chamber of Commerce: A regional business association serving the broader Las Vegas metro area. Comparable in mission (advocacy, networking, economic development) but at a larger geographic scale than WSDBA.
• Henderson Chamber of Commerce: A broader business membership organization also serving Henderson, NV. It is the most direct comparator given overlapping membership, networking events, and advocacy roles for Henderson-area businesses.

Regional players

• Local First Northern Nevada: A Nevada-based organization promoting local independent businesses. Comparable in mission (supporting and advocating for local small businesses), with a different geographic focus than WSDBA.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/watch?v=mD8X5Iy-V5E
• Xx.com/hendersonwsdba
• Facebookfacebook.com/hendersonwsdba
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/water-street-district-business-association

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Number of profiles

Profiles14 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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