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    The Elmvale Business Impovement Area (BIA) is an association of business and property owners who work together to support growth and development in the Elmvale area. Established in 2012, the BIA works with its members, Springwater Council and other stakeholders to ensure that downtown Elmvale continues to be a dynamic area of great shopping, dining, professional services, cultural opportunities and architectural interest.

    A volunteer Board of Management governs the BIA with membership approved by Springwater Council. Council also appoints a representative from Council to serve on the Board and act as a liaison between the BIA and the municipality.

    Meetings and Minutes

    Find details about the next open meeting and minutes on the Elmvale BIA website.

    What is a BIA?
    A Business Improvement Area (BIA) allows local business people and commercial property owners and tenants to join together and, with the support of the municipality, to organize, finance, and carry out physical improvements and promote economic development in their district. Typical BIA activities include:
    • Beautification
      • BIAs often provide enhancements in a business area to create a more pleasant atmosphere (e.g. lighting, signage, street furniture, planters, banners, and seasonal decorations)
    • Revitalization and maintenance
      • BIAs help to revitalize, improve and maintain physical infrastructure as well as help make an area cleaner and safer
    • Marketing and promotion
      • BIAs encourage both local residents and others to shop and use services within the local commercial district
    • Special events
      • BIAs organize and work with community partners to hold special events to promote and showcase their businesses (e.g. Springwater-Elmvale Farmers' Market, Sci-Fi Fantasy Festival)
    • Business recruitment and retention
      • BIAs work with commercial or industrial property owners to help ensure that available space is occupied
    • Communication
      • BIAs can act as a voice for the business community and often establish important relationships with other community voices, such as Township Council, municipal departments, local community groups and institutions

    Learn more about BIAs in the BIA Handbook.

    Elmvale Business Improvement Area (BIA) By-law Review

    In 2022, it will be ten years since the Elmvale Business Improvement Area (BIA) Board was first established. As such, the BIA Board members and the Township have been working together to review and propose updates to the BIA By-law. 

    • By-law 2012-033 – A By-law to Designate and Establish the Elmvale Business Improvement Area and to Establish a Board of Management for the Elmvale Business Improvement Area
    • Proposed Draft 2021 Business Improvement Area Constitution

    The Township is now looking to engage the BIA membership on the proposed updates to the BIA By-law. On October 21, 2021 at 5:30pm a special virtual meeting of the BIA membership will be held to discuss the proposed updates to the By-law and provide the membership an opportunity provide feedback. 

    Virtual Meeting Details 

    Date & Time: October 21, 2021 at 5:30 PM 

    Location: Virtual via Zoom

    Meeting ID: 827 6360 0569

    Passcode: 089334

    BIA Membership Comments/Feedback

    Written and oral submissions are encourage and all will be taken into consideration when finalizing the draft by-law for the Council of the Township of Springwater to consider.

    1. Written Submissions:

      • Mail: Township of Springwater - Clerks Department, 2231 Nursery Road, Minesing, ON L9X 1A8 
      • In Person: Administration Centre (2231 Nursery Road, Minesing, ON) - The office is open Monday to Friday 8:30 am to 4:30 pm. Or for after hours, submissions can be placed in the drop box located at the front door, next to the bench. 
      • Email: Clerks Department
    2. Oral Submissions:

      • The BIA Membership will have an opportunity at the virtual BIA meeting on October 21, 2021 at 5:30 pm to provide verbal comments/feedback to the Township.
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