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Advertising & Sponsorship Opportunities
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Mitchell BIA Feature Friday Boost your business profile through the Mitchell BIA Feature Friday on Facebook. Do you have a specific Friday that you would like your business to be featured? Contact the BIA Coordinator to reserve your feature spot today. Note: Features Fridays are on a first come first serve basis.
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| Is your business interested in Sponsorship Opportunities? Click the link to find out more information. |
Member Resources
| BIA Business Profile |
| Have you completed your BIA Business Profile? We would like to collect information about our businesses to better promote your business and celebrate important milestones. |
| BIA Constitution |
| The Board of Management adopted our BIA Constitution September 4, 2019. |
| Condolence Policy |
| A Condolence Policy was put in place to establish how the Board of Management will express their sympathy when a business owner or their family member passes. |
| Equipment Rental Form |
| The Downtown Mitchell BIA has a popcorn machine, cotton candy machine & three tents available for use to Members & Associate Members. These items can be borrowed for your own business purposes (e.g. Customer appreciation event, sidewalk sale (with proper authorization from the Municipality, etc.). A member may borrow the equipment on behalf of a community organization. Please complete the BIA Equipment Rental Form. |
| OBIAA Website |
| BIA's in Ontario are supported by the OBIAA. For more information, please visit their website. |
| Sidewalk Patio & Café Guidelines |
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In April 2022, Council approved temporary changes to the Sidewalk Patio & Café By-law to support businesses as they recover from the COVID-19 pandemic. For more information on the changes and what is needed to establish a sidewalk patio or café view the Sidewalk Patio & Café Guide. If you are interested in establishing a patio or café please fill out and submit the Sidewalk Patio & Café Application. |
| Strategic Plan |
| In the Spring of 2018, Board and staff of the Mitchell BIA worked together to update and refresh the Mitchell BIA Strategic Plan. This plan helps to set priorities, focus energy and resources, strengthen operations, ensure that employees, members, volunteers and stakeholders are working toward common goals, establish agreement around intended outcomes and assess and adjust the BIA’s direction in response to a changing environment. This strategic plan will help shape and guide our organization including who we serve, what we do, why we do it and the actions needed to measure success – all with an eye to the future. |
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Annual General Meeting |
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Please join our BIA Board of Management and BIA Coordinator for our Annual General Meeting on Wednesday March 2, 2022. Networking will begin at 6:00 pm with the meeting commencing at 6:30 pm. If you are interested in participating, please pre-register here through Zoom. Registration opens Wednesday February 16, 2022 and closes March 1, 2022. If you have any questions, please contact our BIA Coordinator. Annual General Meeting 2022 Agenda
The purpose of the meeting is to provide a year in review of the Mitchell BIA’s programs and budget for 2022. The program is paid for by a special levy charge to commercial property owners and non-residential tenants of such properties. As a member of the Mitchell BIA, the best way to participate in the decisions of the BIA is making on your behalf is to get involved. Please forward notice to your non-residential tenants. Proof of BIA membership will be required. Only members of the Mitchell BIA, and legal representatives of BIA members, (proof required), are eligible to vote at the Annual General Meeting. The Ontario Municipal Act states that Business Improvement Area Members are defined as “all persons who own rateable property in a business property class and all persons who are non-residential tenants of rateable property in a business property class in a business improvement area.” A “person” is defined by the Act to include “a corporation and the heirs, executors, administrators or other legal representatives of a person to whom the context can apply according to the law.” No person or member organization in attendance shall have more than one vote. For more information, contact our BIA Coordinator at biacoordinator@westperth.com. |
Member to Member Discounts - NEW!
Below is a list of businesses that are offering member-to-member (M2M) discounts. These are exclusive to BIA members, including Associate Members. If your business offers a member-to-member discount and is not listed, reach out to our BIA Coordinator today.
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Are you a new business that has recently opened in the Mitchell BIA? If so, The Mitchell Advocate would like to feature your business by writing a story and taking some photos. With the purchase of a piece of print advertising, your business will receive a free story and photos in their newspaper. Mention this discount to receive your added exposure! |
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Zehr Insurance Brokers is offering a 10% discount on your home & auto insurance if you are a BIA member, or work for a BIA member. If you're interested in receiving a quote, reach out to Zehr Insurance through their referral link by clicking their logo. |