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

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

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.