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2021 - Downtown Squamish BIA - Member Survey
The Downtown Squamish Business Improvement Association (BIA) is planning for a new five (5) year bylaw renewal starting in March 2021. It is important that we know the issues that are most important to your businesses success and that we understand how best to prioritize based on your needs. This is a short but important survey that will help you guide your BIA over the next five years. It is designed to take just a few minutes to complete.
Please complete the survey by January 25, 2021.
For more information or assistance, please contact Kerry Neil, Executive Director, Downtown Squamish BIA. phone: 604.376.9807 email: executivedirector@downtownsquamish.com
BIA FACTS:
WHAT IS A BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT ASSOCIATION (BIA)?
A BIA is a specially funded business district, operated as a non-profit group of property owners and businesses, to promote and improve the business area.
HOW IS YOUR BIA FUNDED?
The District collects a levy from commercial property owners (usually derived from tenants) within the BIA boundary, and provides it to the BIA. All commercial property owners and businesses within the boundary are members, and can provide input to shape the budget. Each commercial property owner's BIA levy is a small fraction of their total tax contribution.
WHAT DOES THE BIA DO?
A BIA can make things better by enhancing and promoting the area - making the area safer, beautiful, vibrant, and connected - which will benefit all types of businesses and the community. Valuable projects from various BIAs can include banners, street lighting, marketing (business directory brochure, website, social media), events, business updates and advocacy to support small businesses. BIAs consult with businesses for input to implement initiatives that will enhance the business area.
VALUE & REPRESENTATION:
The cost to be part of a BIA is nominal in relation to the many benefits businesses will receive. This is possible because businesses collectively contribute to an organization that represents the entire business area and is accountable to each business. A BIA is a valuable tool that will maximize resources and connect merchants, customers, community and government – working together to make things better.
ACCOUNTABILITY & INCLUSIVITY:
Businesses have a say in what the BIA does. A BIA is led by a volunteer Board of local business and commercial property owners. A BIA consults with members throughout the year: there are monthly meetings to plan and develop initiatives, and an AGM to approve a draft budget and elect Board members. Participation and input is welcome!