3 / 50 Challenge

3 - pick three locally owned, independent businesses you would miss if they were to close their doors.

50 – if just 50% of employed Maple Ridge residents spent $50 total per month in local businesses, it would generate over $10 million per year in revenues!

Did you know that when you shop at independent local businesses, more of your dollar stays in the community?  Local independent businesses provide local jobs, pay local taxes, support and contribute to local causes.  A healthy local economy means a vibrant downtown.  We all win when we shop local!

>> Public info & see the monthly winners

>> info for BIA members

Are you RED-dy for the 2010 Olympic Winter Games?

Show your support for our Canadian Team by decorating with all RED or RED and WHITE lights and keep your lights shining until the end of the Games!

Play your part in the biggest celebration Canada has ever seen!

Paint the Town RED is an invitation to Maple Ridge/Pitt Meadows communities to join together and cheer our athletes on to victory in 2010! It’s a celebration that will take place in communities across Canada, from now through the Games. With the Olympic flame traveling through our communities on February 8! >> See contest poster / see contest details

2010 Olympic Torch Relay

A letter from the Maple Ridge and Pitt Meadows Olympic Torch Relay Task Force

The 2010 Olympic Flame is passing through Maple Ridge and Pitt Meadows the morning of Monday, February 8, 2010. 

On behalf of the Maple Ridge and Pitt Meadows Olympic Torch Relay Task Force, we would like to invite you to attend either or both the Maple Ridge and Pitt Meadows celebration sites.

Celebrations will begin at Memorial Peace Park in Maple Ridge at 6:20am.   Festivities will include an official ceremony, entertainment, an unveiling from Spirit of Wood, hot beverages and a pancake breakfast. >> see the full letter.

Marketing Opportunity for Members

We have several exciting marketing opportunities coming up for DMRBIA members this year!  Be sure to register your business with the DMRBIA, include your email address, and never miss an opportunity to reach your current and future customers….

The Downtown Map
The BIA has produced its first and second map of the downtown business area to be handed out free at select events, as well as being made available to locals and visitors on a regular basis. Advertising on the map is offered at an EXTREMELY reasonable rate to all BIA members!  >> More information

Coupon Book Marketing
Did you know that the BIA produces a coupon book for distribution at local events and activities? It's a great and low cost way to promote your business.  >> More information

Monthly Shop Local Ads
Our monthly Shop Local newspaper advertising campaign continues!  Every month your BIA organizes a 2-page (minimum) colour advertising spread in a local paper, at a very reasonable rate for members. >> More information

Did you know you may use the BIA "proud supporter" logo in your own marketing materials? >> More information

All this and more is available on the "members only" section of the website.