Business Improvement Area (B.I.A.)

The Business Improvement Area (BIA) is a simple concept. It is business people joining together. They improve business in a designated area. The area is defined by a local by-law. Improvements are beautification, revitalization and marketing.

Every business within the BIA contributes to the organizations budget. They are an automatic member. The organization receives financing by a special levy on businesses in that area. They levy is on top of the normal municipal taxes. The municipality collects the levy. The BIA Board of Management administers the levy.

The Board of Management administers the BIA and the funds. Associate members contribute a specific amount per year. Our members elect our Board of Management. BIA members elect the Board of Management at the annual membership meeting. The annual membership meeting is in January.

The Board meets once a month for a general meeting. It is held on the 2nd Tuesday of each month at 6:00 p.m. You are more than welcome to attend the meeting and give your input. Find more information on the BIA website. The Board invites you to contact them. Contact our BIA Coordinator, Carolyn McGillivray, at 733-6250.