2010 Paralympic Torch Relay

The Paralympic Torch Relay event will take place in Memorial Peace Park the evening of March 10 from 6:30 - 8:00pm.

There will be lots of free activities, entertainment interactive booths from RBC and the Province of BC, acrobatic performances, and the torch relay around the ring road. We hope to see you there! >> poster

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! >> See contest poster / see contest winner details

Following are the winners of the “Are you RED-dy” for the 2010 games contest:

• Buxton Consulting, winning a gift certificate from Flying Wedge Pizza in Valley Fair Mall
• Harris & Leib Insurance Brokers, receiving 10 family passes for the Leisure Centre + Olympic T shirt(donated by Marks’ Work Wearhouse)
• Sonja Barrow, winning 10 family passes for MR/PM Leisure Centre
• Benjamin Moore Paint(Lougheed Hwy), receiving Gift Certificate for Red Robin (Valley Fair Mall)
• Andrea & Dave Munro, winning 10 family passes for MR/PM Leisure Centre
• Little Saints Daycare in Blue Mountain School, all kids receiving a “Go Canada Go” t shirt(donated by Marks’ Work Wearhouse) and 10 child’s passes for the Leisure Centre
• Cary and Maria Gould, winning 10 family passes for MR/PM Leisure Centre

BIG THANK YOU to our sponsors, who donated the prizes: District of Maple Ridge (Parks & Leisure Services), Marks’ Work Wearhouse, Flying Wedge, Red Robin

The contest was courtesy of your Downtown Maple Ridge Business Improvement Association, The News, Spirit of BC, Maple Ridge Pitt Meadows Chamber of Commerce.

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

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.