New Welcome Package

MISSION:
The Bracebridge Business Improvement Area Association is an
organization of businesses and property owners who, with member and
community input, are dedicated to working together create a vibrant,
commercially successful, physically improved neighbourhood.
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BIA Office
35A Manitoba Street
Bracebridge , ON P1L 2A9
Facebook: Downtown Bracebridge BIA
Twi,er: BracebridgeDtwn
TEL: 705 646-5590
www.downtownbracebridge.com
[email protected]
BIA CHAIR:
Mae Campbell
Campbell Sports
Tel: 645-3131
VICE CHAIR:
Cindy Rushton
CR Flower’s
Tel: 645-9990
TREASURER:
Glenn Gordon
Gordon, Gingrich, Harris & Flemming
Tel: 645-5255
A BIA is a designated geographical area that is designated by a municipality collected levy on businesses, managed by a volunteer Board of
Directors
Mandate:
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To oversee the improvement beau2fica2on and maintenance
of municipally owned land, buildings and structures beyond
that provided by the municipality
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to promote the area as a business and shopping district
BIA Activities:
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Streetscape improvement
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Seasonal Decora2ons
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Special Events
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Marke2ng
DIRECTORS:
Beth Kelley
The Crea,ve Cook
Tel: 645-0027
Chris,ne Marshall
Your Home Interiors
Tel: 645-6451
Ed Daponte
Signature’s Eatery
Tel: 645-1919
Lindsay Alexander
Li2le Black Bow
Tel: 645-7734
Appointed by the Town of Bracebridge
Cheryl Kelley
Director of Planning and Development
Tel: 645-5264
Liam Cragg
Councillor
Tel: 646-2075
ABOUT THE BIA BOARD OF MANAGEMENT:
The BIA Board of Management is voted into posi2on by their
fellow members. The elec2on takes place in November of the
year that the Municipal Elec2on takes place and is a term of 4
years. If you are interested in becoming involved, there are
commi,ees that the membership is encouraged to join.
Please contact the BIA office to find out how you can become
involved. Have your say, its your Downtown!.
If you need to contact any of the BIA Board of Management
please do not hesitate o call them. However, you can contact
the BIA office at 705 646-5590 with any ques2ons , problems
and/or concerns. We will be sure to direct your inquiry to the
Board.
Board of Management Mee,ngs
The Board of Management meets on the third Tuesday of every month. Mee2ngs are held in the Council
Chambers at the Town of Bracebridge Office at 1000
Taylor Court. All members are welcome to a,end
and share their input. If you have an issue that you
would like added to the agenda, please contact the
BIA office in advance.
OFFICES HOURS
MONDAY—FRIDAY
9am—5pm
The Bracebridge BIA is supported by the members of the BIA.
The office staff support and act as the liaison between the
membership, the Board of Management and the Town of
Bracebridge.
Our Role includes;
Event Planning and Implementa2on
The BIA Office has an open door
policy so please drop in any2me.
Beau2fica2on
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I am always happy to see
members and to hear how your
business ventures are going.
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Seasonal Flowers
Seasonal Light Displays
On street Signage
Lampost Banner’s
Enhanced Snow Removal Program
Facade & Signage Improvement Program Informa2on
Tracy Larkman
BIA Administra2ve Coordinator
Marke2ng
Other Administra2ve and Community development projects .as
directed by the BIA Board of Management.
General Members Mee,ngs
General Members Mee2ngs are held quarterly. To discuss all BIA ini2a2ves. It is important that we all try to
a,end these mee2ngs as it is a great opportunity to share ideas and/or concerns Loca2on and start 2mes
will be provided in upcoming newsle,ers and can also be located under the members sec2on of the
webpage. We ask that you please RSVP if you are able to a,end these mee2ngs as it assists us in planning.
You may do this by sending us an email at [email protected] or by contac2ng the BIA office
(705)646-5590.
PLEASE VISIT US AT
DOWNTOWNBRACEBRIDGE.COM
Located at the bo2om of our page is a members sec,on for further informa,on.
Informa,on Services:
Town of Bracebridge—705 645-5264
Muskoka Small Business Centre—705 646-9021
Bracebridge Chamber of Commerce—705-645-5231
Be,er Business Bureau 1-416-766-5744
Crime Stoppers 1-800-461-8477
Simcoe County District Health Unit—705 684-9090
Emergency Services:
General Inquires:
Police / Fire / Ambulance (emergencies only) 9-1-1
Ministry of Consumer & Commercial Rela2ons 1-800-268-1142
Ambulance—705 645-5000
Ministry of Health 1-800-268-1153
Bracebridge Fire Department 705 645-8258
Ministry of Revenue 1-800-267-9745
Ontario Provincial Police—705 645-2211
Ministry of Labor Recorded informa2on on -
PLEASE CONTACT YOUR LOCAL OPP DETATCHMENT AND
PROVIDE THEM WITH THE KEY HOLDER INFORMATION. THIS
WILL ALLOW POLICE TO REACH YOU IN AND EVENT OF AN
EMERGENCY. Bracebridge Detachment: 705 645 2211
Termina2on of Employment 1-800-387-5495
Public Holidays 1-800-387-5496
Minimum Wages 1-800-387-5497
Over2me Pay 1-800-387-5498
A Business Improvement Area:
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Builds the image of a Downtown and promotes it in an effec2ve and coordinated manner;
A,racts and maintains customers for the area;
Provides a greater spirit of co-opera2on and enthusiasm within the business community;
Generates greater community interest and pride;
Increases municipal involvement in the Downtown;
Provides a secure source of funding for undertaking short and long term projects in a planned and orderly fashion;
is an informa2on and resource centre for business related issues;
Make the Downtown a more a,rac2ve place to shop, work and do business!
During the grand opening of your store or special events at your store you may wish to contact various newspapers, radio sta2ons, and / or television networks to help promote your business ventures. However, don’t
forget that these media contacts are also useful at any2me of the year in promo2ng your business. Below is a
list of media contacts from a variety of mediums around the Muskoka Area. We hope that they will provide
you with the services and the support you need.
LOCAL RADIO STATION
MOOSE FM 99.5
Office Hours: 8:30a – 5:00p, Mon – Fri
Address: 50-2 Balls Drive,
Bracebridge, ON P1L 1T1
Phone #: 705 – 645 – 2218
Fax #: 705 – 645 – 5798
MOOSE 105.5
Office Hours: 8:30a – 5:00p, Mon – Fri
Address: 7 John Street,
Huntsville, ON P1H 1G1
Phone #: 705 – 789 – 4461
Fax #: 705 – 789 – 1269
MUSKOKA INFORMATION RADIO—
102.3
[email protected]
Television:
TV Cogeco
Telephone : 705-789-9801
OTHER RADIO
Local Print
B101—101.5 (Barrie)
705-726-1011
Metroland North Media
KICX 106 FM
Phone: (705) 326-3511
Fax: (705) 526-3060
34 EP Lee Drive, Box. 1049
Bracebridge, ON
P1L1V2
Phone: (705) 645-8771
Fax: (705) 645-1718
ROCK 95
Phone: (705) 721-7842
Fax: (705) 721-7842
CHAY FM
Phone: (705) 737-3511
Fax: (705) 722-5631
THE DOCK 104.1 FM
Phone: (705) 720-1991
Fax: (705) 526-3060
SUNSHINE 89.1 FM
Phone: (705) 325-9786
Fax: (705) 325-2600
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Bracebridge Examiner
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Muskoka Region.com
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Muskoka Life Magazine
SunMedia Group
Phone: 705 646-1314
Fax: 705 645-6424
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What’s Up
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Muskoka Magazine
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North Country Business
News
Dockside Magazine
Phone –705 681 0709
Also note, that many of the above media sources may provide the community with FREE
public announcements. Therefore, when you are inquiring about the various adver2sing that
each source provides, be sure to inquire about public service announcements if you’re
hos2ng a community event.
We are very excited that you have decided to open a business in Bracebridge and we would like to make you aware of some of the
grant and loan programs that are available through the Town of Bracebridge Community Improvement Plan.
Town of Bracebridge
Community Improvement Plan Programs
The Town of Bracebridge has developed a financial incen2ves program to s2mulate and encourage development and redevelopment in key areas of the Town. Loan and grant packages are available for industrial, commercial and mixed-use projects that increase the func2onality of exis2ng buildings, promote the development of vacant and underu2lized sites, and
improve or restore exterior building facades and signage.
Façade Improvement Grant/Loan Program
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Signage Improvement Program
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Housing Rehabilitation Grant/Loan
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Building Improvement Grant/Loan
SIGNAGE IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM
The Town of Bracebridge you can qualify for the Signage program which will provide a grant up to $1500 for the cost of
having your business signs designed. This Grant Qualifies for
both tradi2onal signs and “perpendicular signs”.
In order to qualify you must first apply for the program and
provide two quotes. If approved you can qualify up to $1500
back in grant money. Turnaround 2meframe to receive
approval for the program is 5 business days.
BIA BLADE SIGN HANGER INCENTIVE:
Downtown is becoming more colourful with the introduc2on of specialty Blade Signs providing increased
which will increase your store front adver2sing and visibility to on-coming vehicular and pedestrian traffic.
These signs will greatly enhance the appearance and
visual presence of businesses in the downtown.
FAÇADE IMPROVEMENT GRANT PROGRAM:
The Façade Improvement program will help you make improvements to the your façade. Its mission is to assist with
the renova2on, restora2on and preserva2on of building exteriors within the BIA.
The program FAÇADE PROGRAM is designed to achieve the
most architecturally a,rac2ve, unified and historically maintained downtown as possible.
If you are looking at upda2ng your façade contact the Town of
Bracebridge for further informa2on on the program.
Building Improvement Grant/Loan Program
This program offers grans and loans to property owners for
improvements made to exis2ng commercial, industrial, ins2tu2onal , or mixed building use in the Central Business District.
The purpose of the program is to finance property improvements that would otherwise be considered cost prohibi2ve
by the property owner. The program will also promote improvement of the physical condi2on and visual aesthe2cs of
a private building. For further informa2on on this program
contact the Town of Bracebridge.
To received informa,on on all the Grant and Loan programs available or to inquire about
Permit, Zoning and Signage requirements contact the
Town of Bracebridge—Planning and Development Department 705 645-5264
The events listed here are organized, promoted and sponsored by the Downtown Bracebridge BIA
Management Board to help promote the Downtown as a place where things are happening. If you have any special event ideas,
please contact the BIA office.
JUNE 15th
FATHER’S DAY CAR SHOW
8am—3pm
JULY 1st
CANADA CELEBRATIONS (NEW)
4pm—Dusk
AUGUST 1st
MIDNIGHT MADNESS
6pm—Midnight
August 9th
ART IN THE HEART
9am—6pm
SEPTEMBER 27TH
COLOURFEST
9am—5pm
DECEMBER 5TH
Santa’s Moonlight Shopping Party
Featuring Fes2val of the Lights
5pm—10pm
The following events are not directly implemented by the Downtown BIA but we encourage every Downtown Business to par2cipate in the events in the events or promote them while visitor’s are in the area.
JULY
Canada Day Fireworks—Hosted by Rotary Club—July 1 at the base of
the falls.
Muskoka Pioneer Power—Forest and Farm Show - July 11—13
JD Lang Ac2vity Park
Muskoka Art’s and CraO Show—July 18—20
Annie William’s Park
AUGUST
Griffin Session Muskoka (Muskoka Beer Fes,val—August 2nd
Annie William’s Park
Muskoka Model Railway Show—August 9-10
JD Lang Ac2vity Park
Co2age Country Comedy Fes,val - August 15—16
Bracebridge Highland Games—August 15—16
JD Lang Ac2vity Park
Check out
www.bracebridgefes,vals.com
For further event details.
BRACEBRIDGE
VISITOR’S CENTRE
Summer Hours— 7 days—9 am to 5 pm
We offer maps, brochures, accommoda2ons info, things to do,
event info. and public washrooms!
They are located at 1 Manitoba St., right beside the silver bridge in
the same building as Riverwalk Restaurant.
PUBLIC WASHROOMS
The Downtown core has several public washroom loca,ons
that you can direct visitor’s too.
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Visitor Centre—1 Manitoba Street
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Senior’s Centre—54 Dominion Street
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Bracebridge Public Library—94 Manitoba Street
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Bracebridge Arena—168 James Street
Timing of these washrooms will depend on the hours of
opera2on.
The Downtown BIA recommends the following Standard Hours of Opera,on during the summer months.
Mid—June / July / August and December
Monday—Thursday 9am—6pm
Friday—9am—8pm
Sunday - 11am—4pm
Benefits for you as a merchant: Uniformity for customers and co-opera2ve adver2sing opportuni2es
GARBAGE COLLECTION IN THE DOWNTOWN
PICK UP DAY—FRIDAY’s
In the Downtown core Garbage must be placed against your building no later than 7am.
WEEKLY COLLECTION—May 1st o November 1st
BI-WEEKLY COLLECTION - November 1st—May 1st
You will be responsible to remove your garbage from the curb if your garbage not on the curb in 2me or if you place it out on
the wrong cycle when Bi-weekly collec2on is in place.
A clean town is not only a ma,er of pride, it’s a key measure of the town’s livability and is directly connected to its economic
and business success. While some things in life are out of our control, we can control the cleanliness of the place we work, live
and play. Lets all do our part and ensure our streets stays clean.
If there is an issue with garbage bags on the street or the garbage bin near your business is overflowing please contact the
BIA office—705 646-5590 or Quinn Michelle—Public Awareness Representa,ve—705 645-6764.
CURBSIDE COLLECION RULES
Two (2) Bags of Garbage—secured in a standard size garbage bag—during weekly summer collec2on.
Four (4) Bags of Garbage—secured in a standard size garbage bag—during bi- weekly winter collec2on.
Bags cannot weigh more than 55lbs
Bluebox—Unlimited year round collec2on
HAZARDOUS WASTE
Bracebridge— Brendar Enviromental
1122 Rosewarne Drive, Bracebridge (Just past landfill site)
Monday—Friday 9am—5pm
h,p://www.muskoka.on.ca/content/waste-management-guides for further informa2on.
Bracebridge Landfill Site
1062 Rosewarne Drive
If you exceed your weekly bag limit you may take up to 3 bags a week to the landfill for free and is tracked by
you licence plate.
Members Personal Informaon Sheet
Please provide the following details to the Bracebridge BIA to ensure we have accurate informa2on on all its members. You may email the
details back to the BIA office at [email protected] or provide the informa2on on the below sheet and we can pick it up.
Business Name: ________________________________________________________
Business Owner: ________________________________________________________
Business Address:________________________________________________________
Mailing Address: ________________________________________________________
Contact Name ___________________________________________________________
Business Contact Informa,on:
Telephone Number: ____________________ FACEBOOK ____________________
Fax Number: ____________________
TWITTER ____________________
Email Address: ____________________ WEBPAGE Informa2on: _____________________________
Would you like to receive the Newsle2er and other monthly updates via Email?
Yes
No
(Please Circle)
Addi,onal informa,on required: This is private Confiden,al Informa,on will not be shared without permission.
Do you Rent or Own the Building (Please circle)
Rent
Own
If you are ren,ng please provide your building owners Name and Contact informa,on this allows us to ensure our records are accurate. Building owners are also members of the Bracebridge BIA and to ensure we have an accurate list of everyone we are asking for your assistance in providing us with
their informa,on. This informa,on is private and will only be used for the BIA to contact them if needed and will not be shared with any other par,es.
Current Building Owner Name: _________________________________________________________________
Contact Telephone Number: ____________________________________________________________
Mailing Address:
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Email Address of landlord: (if Available) ___________________________________________
Building Details: Square Footage: _____________