CTO Services for BIDs

Tech leadership for BIDs who want clarity, strategy, and systems that actually work.

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I know BIDs have unique technology needs

With more than 20 years of technology leadership inside one of the largest BIDs in the United States—15 as a Chief Technology Officer—I understand how challenging it is to manage digital systems while juggling economic development, small business support, and constituent needs.

BID Services

Core CTO Services

For BIDs that want consistent, high-level tech strategy and support:

  • Join weekly or monthly leadership meetings
  • Provide ongoing digital planning and tech strategy
  • Identify needs, advise on tools, and align systems with your mission

Available starting at just 5 hours/month

    Special Projects & Vendor Management

    For when your BID is ready to upgrade or implement new solutions for:

    • Annual assessment
    • RFP creation, vendor selection, and project oversight
    • Buildings, retailers & members
    • Salesforce implementations and optimization
    • Website redesigns and public platform refreshes
    • Outdoor Wi-Fi networks

      Technology Education & Team Enablement

      Technology only works if your team feels confident using it:

      • 1-on-1 tech coaching for executives
      • Personal task management
      • Google Workspace & Salesforce training
      • New tool onboarding and rollout support
      • AI productivity workshops and guidance

      Because a well-supported team is a more confident, effective team.

      Simple, Scalable Engagement Options

      Monthly CTO Plan – $1,100/month
      Includes ~5 hours/month of strategic support, meeting participation, and expert guidance.
      Quarterly Partnership – $3,000/quarter
      Includes all monthly services with continuity and cost savings.
      Project-based pricing also available for RFPs, platform upgrades, and staff training.

      Not sure where to start?

      Mini Tech Strategy Session – $300 Let’s talk through what’s working, what’s not, and what your next steps could look like.

      • 1-hour consult
      • Bring your challenges
      • Leave with real next steps—before you decide to hire me

       

      I spent more than 20 years working for the Alliance for Downtown New York, one of the largest BIDs in the United States.

      As CTO, I managed network and file management, phone systems, help desk support, AI, databases such as Salesforce, digital asset management, third-party applications, outdoor Wi-Fi and smart city sensors, and website design and development for 15 years.

      Through Two Okapis Consulting, I help BIDs implement systems that support their people, their pace, and their purpose—turning tech stress into clarity and calm.

      Jeremy G. Schneider, LMSW, MFT

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