Downtown Bench Beamsville Februar y 20 th , 2019 Committee of the - - PowerPoint PPT Presentation

Downtown Bench Beamsville

February 20th, 2019 Committee of the Whole Budget Chair: Dr. Ray D'Archi Executive Director: Stephanie Hicks

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Historical Background: 1978- Beamsville BIA was established 1978-2017-Beamsville BIA was operated by a group of business people who volunteered their time to be a part of the Board. 2017- Council dedicated $35K to the 2018 BIA budget to help move the strategic plan forward. 2018-BIA hired a full-time executive director with the task of moving the BIA forward and dissecting and completing the strategic plan.

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VISION: An expanded downtown Beamsville where residents and visitors enjoy a pedestrian-friendly, vibrant, beautiful destination and gathering place, with thriving and successful businesses. MISSION: To build an exceptional downtown Beamsville by collaboratively working altogether.

BEAMSVILLE BIA STRATEGIC PLAN 2017-2021 (Created June 22,2017)

Four pillars were put in place within the strategic plan. Here is how having a dedicated full-time staff kick-started the strategic plan embracing the four pillars made possible because of the Town's financial support.

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Pillar One Sustainable, professional credible, & Member Driven.

2018 -THE STRATEGIC PLAN

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www.downtownbenchbeamsville.com

REBRANDED

Increased Board Members from Three to Six

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Pillar Two Work with the Town &

• ther Partners.

DOWNTOWN BENCH BEAMSVILLE Developed working relationships & partnerships with : CAO Economic Development Community Services Clerks Planning & Development Finance Communications Public Works

Two MAJOR projects to accomplish would not have been possible without the Town's assistance & guidance.

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Pillar Two Cond't Work with the Town &

• ther Partners.

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These amazing

• rganizations

partnered with us in 2018. This does not include the dozens of Sponsors and businesses supporting us.

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Attract visitors, shoppers & businesses.

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Events & Beautification bring people downtown. Openings: SPARK Lincoln The Yoga Vine Bench & Balance Myles Travel

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Advocate for the businesses.

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In addition to one-on-

• ne meetings with

Downtown Bench Members and Public engagement sessions,

• ne main way we

advocate, communicate and Market is through Social Media -running 3 account types on 3 different platforms; and a successful monthly newsletter.

09 What are our objectives? How can we maximize the continued support from the Town? Our ask of $30k would be towards administration, and business operations. In 2019 the BIA is taking on more responsibility for administration. In addition, a more expanded catchment area that will require vast marketing, communications, beautification, and overall BIA support. What is our strategy for the rest of the year?

PLANNING AHEAD

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Expansion Passes Complete Data Base of New Businesses in the Catchment. One-on-one Meetings with New Businesses. 2019 Budget Completed. AGM Hosted. Increase number of Board Members from 6-9 2019 Budget Ratified through Council. 4 Committees formed: Beautification, Marketing, Events & Promotions, Finance, Governance. Draft Downtown Bench Policies & Procedures, Constitution and BIA Bylaws. Work with wineries & BDSS for more Barrels. Soliciate Vendors & Organize Farmers' Market. Plan Community event with Town; Lincoln Rerooted.

JANUARY TO MAY 2019

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• Continue Marketing Downtown Bench as a destination
• Monthly Board Meetings
• Monthly Committee Meetings

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More Barrels Bloom in new areas. Host Farmers' Market weekly Final Policies & Procedures, Constitution, and Bylaws. Host Lincoln Rerooted. Start planning a possible Halloween event. Start planning Christmas Market. All Committees to meet to discuss the 2020 budget requirements.

MAY TO SEPTEMBER 2019

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• Continue Marketing Downtown Bench as a destination
• Monthly Board Meetings
• Monthly Committee Meetings

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Host Halloween event Finance Meeting to determining 2020 budget. Work with Community Services on seasonal arrangements and lighting. Host Christmas Market AGM 2020 Budget Ratified through Council. Apply for available Grants. Receive Clerks approval on Policies & Procedures, Constitution and Bylaws.

OCTOBER TO DECEMBER 2019

• Continue Marketing Downtown Bench as a destination
• Monthly Board Meetings
• Monthly Committee Meetings

Thank you!

Questions? info@downtownbenchbeamsville.com

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