Downtown Bench Beamsville Februar y 20 th , 2019 Committee of the Whole Budget Chair : Dr . Ra y D 'A rchi E x ecutive Director : Stephanie Hicks
02 DOWNTOWN BENCH BE A MSVILLE 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.
03 DOWNTOWN BENCH BE A MSVILLE BEAMSVILLE BIA STRATEGIC PLAN 2017-2021 (Created June 22,2017) VISION: An expanded downtown Beamsville where residents and visitors enjoy a pedestrian - friendly, vibrant, beautiful destination and gathering place, with thriving and successful businesses. Text placeholder MISSION: To build an exceptional downtown Beamsville by collaboratively working altogether. 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.
DOWNTOWN BENCH BE A MSVILLE 04 2018 - THE STRATEGIC PLAN REBRANDED Increased Board Pillar One Members from Sustainable, professional Three to Six credible, & Member Driven. www.downtownbenchbeamsville.com
DOWNTOWN BENCH BE A MSVILLE 05 Developed working relationships & partnerships with : CAO Economic Development Community Services Clerks Planning & Development Finance Communications Two MAJOR projects to Public Works accomplish would not have been possible without the Town ' s assistance & guidance. Pillar Two Work with the Town & other Partners.
DOWNTOWN BENCH BE A MSVILLE 06 These amazing organizations partnered with us in 2018. This does not include the dozens of Sponsors and businesses supporting us. Pillar Two Cond ' t Work with the Town & other Partners.
DOWNTOWN BENCH BE A MSVILLE 07 Events & Beautification bring people downtown. Openings: SPARK Lincoln The Yoga Vine Bench & Balance Myles Travel Attract visitors, shoppers & businesses.
DOWNTOWN BENCH BE A MSVILLE 08 In addition to one - on - one meetings with Downtown Bench Members and Public engagement sessions, one main way we advocate, communicate and Market is through Social Media - running 3 account types on 3 different platforms ; and a successful monthly newsletter. Advocate for the businesses.
DOWNTOWN BENCH BE A MSVILLE 09 PLANNING AHEAD 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? do w nto w n bench
10 DOWNTOWN BENCH BE A MSVILLE Expansion Passes Complete Data Base of New Businesses in the Catchment. One-on-one Meetings with New Businesses. 2019 Budget Completed. AGM Hosted. JANUARY TO Increase number of Board Members from 6-9 2019 Budget Ratified through Council. MAY 2019 4 Committees formed: Beautification, Marketing, Events & Promotions, Finance, Governance. Draft Downtown Bench Policies & Procedures, -Continue Marketing Downtown Bench as a destination Constitution and BIA Bylaws. -Monthly Board Meetings Work with wineries & BDSS for more Barrels. -Monthly Committee Meetings Soliciate Vendors & Organize Farmers' Market. Plan Community event with Town; Lincoln Rerooted.
DOWNTOWN BENCH BE A MSVILLE 11 More Barrels Bloom in new areas. Host Farmers' Market weekly MAY TO Final Policies & Procedures, SEPTEMBER Constitution, and Bylaws. Host Lincoln Rerooted. 2019 Start planning a possible Halloween event. Start planning Christmas Market. -Continue Marketing Downtown Bench as a destination -Monthly Board Meetings All Committees to meet to discuss -Monthly Committee Meetings the 2020 budget requirements.
12 DOWNTOWN BENCH BE A MSVILLE Host Halloween event Finance Meeting to determining 2020 budget. OCTOBER TO Work with Community Services on seasonal arrangements and lighting. DECEMBER Host Christmas Market AGM 2019 2020 Budget Ratified through Council. Apply for available Grants. -Continue Marketing Downtown Bench as a destination Receive Clerks approval on Policies & -Monthly Board Meetings Procedures, Constitution and Bylaws. -Monthly Committee Meetings
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