Business Improvement Areas (BIAs)
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A Business Improvement Area or BIA is a geographic area in a municipality that allows local businesses and property owners to join together to make physical improvements and promote the local economy. The Council for the Township of Woolwich supports the BIAs and is responsible for appointing members to the Downtown Elmira BIA and St. Jacobs BIA as well as approving their annual budgets.
What Does a BIA Do? |
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The BIAs have a two-fold mandate:
In carrying out these responsibilities, the Downtown Elmira BIA and St. Jacobs BIA have become involved in numerous activities, which often include:
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BIA Meetings, Agendas and Minutes |
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To view the Downtown Elmira BIA or St. Jacobs BIAs upcoming meetings, agendas, and minutes, visit our Committees of Council Calender. | ||
Downtown Elmira BIA |
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The Downtown Elmira BIA represents the business and property owners of the Elmira Core Commercial Area. The Township of Woolwich appointed the following board members:
The board of the Downtown Elmira BIA meets once per month at 6 p.m. either as a hybrid meeting or online. All general members are welcome to attend BIA board meetings to observe. All interested parties or members of the public willing to participate by presenting an agenda item or an idea in-person at the meeting can contact elmirabia@gmail.com for more information.
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St. Jacobs BIA |
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The St. Jacobs BIA represents the business and property owners of the St. Jacobs Core Commercial Area. The Township of Woolwich appointed the following Board Members:
The board of the St. Jacobs BIA meets on the first Tuesday of each month at 8:30 a.m. either as a hybrid meeting or online. All general members are welcome to attend BIA board meetings to observe. If you would like to participate by presenting an agenda item or an idea to the Board of Management contact them at coordinator@stjacobsvillage.com. For more information visit St. Jacobs Village online. |
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Becoming a BIA Board Member |
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The BIA Boards of Management follow the same term of Council, with general members appointed by Council and with one member of Council supporting each board. To become a BIA Board Member, you must meet at least one of the following criteria:
The Boards of Management are often in need of more help. If you are interested in becoming a board member, email us for more information and indicate the BIA board you are interested in joining. |
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Upcoming Community Events |
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To view any upcoming events in the Community, visit our Events Calendar. |