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Downtown Maple Ridge
Business Improvement Association
ADMIN 

Address:

PO Box 530
22362 Lougheed Hwy
Maple Ridge   V2X 2T4

Phone 604-467-2420
Fax 604-467-2421

 Contact by eMail


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!

$700 in prizes are available from October 1 to December 31, 2009.

>> Enter the challenge>> Public Info & see the monthly winners>> info for members

Seasonal events and activities for members

Decorate for the Season

Windows

The annual window decorating contest returns

>> info

Christmas Market
and
Light Up The Town

>> info

Festival of Trees
in the Park
Trees

The Third Annual event is sure to bring attention to your unique tree >> info

Turning Wheels for Holiday Meals

TurnWheels

All proceeds donated to the Friends in Need Food Bank.

>> info

Plus the last months of the 3/50 Challenge, and Shop Local advertizing... view the flyer with all the details PDF 360kb

 

Five By Five

The next great opportunity to meet your fellow DMRBIA members and Board is coming up on Wednesday November 18, 5:30 – 7 pm hosted by the District of Maple Ridge. This event is a follow up to a 5x5 with the new Mayor earlier this year. Event will take place in the Blaney Room at Municipal Hall.

Join us to meet other DMRBIA business and property owners, discuss common issues and learn about current programs and new promotions.

This is an excellent opportunity for you to meet other business owners and employees in the community which will help improve business for everyone. FREE for members. RSVP by contacting our office.

Facade Improvement Program

A joint initiative between the Downtown Maple Ridge Business Improvement Association (DMRBIA) and the District of Maple Ridge will soon be bringing more positive changes to the Town Centre in the form of business front improvements.

The 2009 Downtown Maple Ridge Façade Improvement Program was initiated by the DMRBIA and is managed with the support of the District of Maple Ridge. The Program awards grants to local property and business owners interested in upgrading their store frontages such as painting, installing window, door and other decorative trim, lighting, landscaping, or upgrading signage to improve the streetscape. Funding, this year totaling $27,000 provided by both the DMRBIA and the District of Maple Ridge, will allow ten businesses to undertake a variety of improvements and cover some of the related professional expenses. Applicants had to be prepared to pay at least 50% of the total cost of their project. If their application was successful, the Façade Improvement Program would provide up to 50% of the costs, to a maximum of $10,000. >> full news release   >> program details and progress.

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.

>> See historic news

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2009 Newsletter





2010 BIA Board

Racine Barbour
Ernie S. Beaudin
Anil Bharwani
Tammy Diniz
Linda Dodd
Rob Gagne
Deddy Geese
Bob Jones

 

 

 


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