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Transcript of 2011 bia agm presentation
2011 Annual General MeetingThursday, January 5, 2012
Laurier Brantford
Agenda1. Welcome and Introductions2. 2012 Proposed Budget & Levy 3. 2011 Downtown Brantford BIA Annual Report4. BIA Expansion Project
Kay Matthews, OBIAA5. General Discussion on Downtown Brantford 6. Thank you & Awards
1. Holiday Windows2. Downtown Champion of Year
7. Reception
2011 Downtown Brantford BIA Board of Management
David Prang – Chair Keri Korfmann - Treasurer J. Paul Graci –Vice Chair (until Nov)Sam Di Fronzo – Vice Chair (Dec)Darren McCormack – SecretaryCathy OdenDwight RoseRyan BrooksBill KeighleyBecca Vandekemp (Leaders on Board)Annette Fitch – BIA Program Manager
Councillor Dave Neumann (Ward 5) Councillor John Utley (Ward 2)Alternate: Larry Kings (Ward 1) Ex-officio: Mayor Chris FrielPaisley MacKenzie - Economic DevelopmentMark Gladysz - PlanningJen Middleton - Community EventsPaula Thomlison - Brantford Public Library Sgt.Chuck Wheeler, Brantford Police Services - BEAT UNIT
What is the Purpose of a BIA?
• to revitalize and maintain a dynamic local neighbourhood
• to promote the area as a business or shopping
destination.
Vision StatementTo advocate for members of a thriving Downtown Brantford, as a destination that typifies all that is excellent in an urban environment; a safe, fun, and economically successful community; with dense commercial, residential,
and cultural activity.
Mission Statement
Intensify the commercial and cultural activity of Downtown Brantford,
enhance public safety and promote Brantford’s unique character and
heritage.
HighlightsSupport for add’l PT staff for outreachEvents, Communications, & Marketing
Banners and DecorationsLeveraged Funds
2011 Downtown BrantfordBusiness Improvement Area
Annual Report
2012 Proposed Budget and Levy
2011 InitiativesStrategic Plan Implementation UpdateMarketing CommitteeFaçade Grants ProgramGolden Broom Award: Freedom House City Church Downtown Market Analysis and BR&E Action PlanBR& E Strategic Actions
Events in Harmony Square• The 4th Annual Brantford International Jazz Festival• Movies in the Square• Weekly Friday Night Concert Series• Scare in the Square #4• Annual Telephone City Car Show• Chilly Willy Cook-off• Frosty Fest• Word in the Square –Literacy Council/BPL• Dancing Under the Stars
Other Great Events and Festivals• Downtown Jazz Monthly Concert Series• Tunes in the Park• Brantford Blues Festival• The JCI Santa Claus Parade and Parade After Party• Small Business Week• Doors Open Brant• Earth Hour• Tourism – Shining Stars Awards (Sanderson Centre)• Brantford Film Festival• Living Nativity Show
Marketing Committee- extremely successful- initiate new ideas- receive and analyze all
requests for sponsorship- new forms and accountability - good debate and discussion
Event Kiosk Operation LiftWindow LogosDirectory ReprintMerchandise
Certificates
Marketing Committee
Advocacy• Lobbied council in support of Two Way Traffic• Special Projects: $15 000 over two years for Streetscape Design Plan•Municipal Cultural Plan Sub-Advisory Committee• Heritage Conservation District survey and motion• Parking (several initiatives)• Community Safety Forum• Victoria Park Clinic
External Committees• Town and Gown Committee (Annette)• Downtown Action Committee (Annette, Dave)• Downtown Signage Sub-Committee (Annette)
• Heritage Committee (Cathy, Darren)• Sanderson Board of Management (Paula, Dwight)• Downtown Performance Grants Program Advisory Committee (Chair – Dave, Annette)
External Committees• Economic Development Advisory Committee (Keri, John, Sam, Ryan) • Tourism Advisory Committee (Keri) • Brantford Cultural Advisory Committee (Annette)• Small Business Week Organizing Committee (Annette)• Transit Liaison Committee (unofficially Dave)•Walkability Task Force (Annette)
Conferences & Workshops•2011 OBIAA National Conference•Mayors' State of the Communities Address•Town and Gown Tour •Heritage Committee Speaker Event•Grant Writing Workshop – Annette•Hosted Town of Richmond Hill
Memberships•Town and Gown Association of Ontario •on behalf of the City & Laurier Brantford
•Ontario Business Improvement Area Association•Chamber of Commerce Brantford/Brant
2012:Strategic Plan 2009-
2014
Strategic Plan 2009-2014Intensification of Commercial
ActivityA Clean & Safe Downtown
EnvironmentA Vibrant Cultural PresenceAchieved through:Managing ChangeFacilitating GrowthEngaging our Membership
Manage ChangeSouthside of Colborne
Infrastructure UpgradesPost-Secondary Impact
Business Retention and ExpansionExpansion of BIA BoundaryMembership Engagement
Review of Policies and Procedures
Facilitate Growth
Investment in staff and operational efficiencies
Infrastructure UpgradesReview of PoliciesDBBIA Expansion
Board Recruitment and Retention
Engage the MembershipBoard recruitment and retention
Business Retention and Expansion: Strategic Actions (5)
SurveysExpansion of BIA BoundaryNewsletters & Email Blasts
Welcome Package for New Members
Summary of key issues for 2012Road ClosuresPolicy Review
Infrastructure RenewalHeritage Conservation District
Official Plan AmendmentEconomic Development & Retention
Transit TerminalDBBIA Boundary Expansion
2010-2012 BIA Expansion Project
Terms of Reference -examine expansion of the BIA membership, inclusive of geographic boundaries and membership categories. -responding to the Urban Growth Area boundaries which are now the new Downtown.-unify Brant’s Crossing with Downtown CIP area as the new Downtown-Legitimize Brant’s Crossing merchants in downtown programming and promotion. -Integrate Waterfront Master Plan policy recommendations into BIA vision, and link Waterfront to BIA operations-Integrate OLG Casino through cross-promotion and long-term planning as recommended in Downtown Master Plan
2010-2012 BIA Expansion Project
Kay Matthews, OBIAA
2010-2012 BIA Expansion Project
DISCUSSION
2011 Downtown Champion of the Year-Constant presence-Positive influence-BIA engagement-stakeholder
2010 Champion: John Bradford
Thank you!
A BIA is only as successful as its members make it!
REMEMBER……..