Wednesday, September 22, 2021

Annual General Meeting: November 1st, 2021

 

Attention Downtown Barrie BIA Members!

You’re invited to the virtual Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the Downtown Barrie BIA!

Date: Monday, November 1st, 2021
Time: 3:00pm - 5:00pm

You MUST register in advance to receive the link to virtually attend the AGM. As a Downtown Barrie BIA member, your attendance is vital to the success of this meeting.

For BIA Commercial Property Owners:

To register, email [email protected], mail or hand deliver to the Downtown Barrie BIA office the following information:

- A copy of your government issued photo ID
- Proof of ownership of commercial property or properties (i.e. utility bill showing your name or numbered company and the commercial property address)
- If numbered company, a document showing that you are the nominee / representative of that numbered company

For BIA Business Owners:

To register, email [email protected], mail or hand deliver to the Downtown Barrie BIA office the following information:

- A copy of your government issued photo ID
- The name and address of the business(es) that you own and proof of ownership (i.e. a copy of lease or business registration showing your name or numbered company as owner)
- If numbered company, a document showing that you are the nominee / representative of that numbered company

Once you have registered, you will be emailed a link to virtually attend the AGM. This link will be generated specifically for you as a BIA member and will not work if shared.

Important Docs to Review:


Can’t Make It? Send a Proxy!

If you’re unable to attend the virtual AGM, you can assign a proxy to attend for you! All you have to do is submit the above required registration information along with:

- Your signature
- The name of your proxy
- Your proxy’s signature

This information can be emailed to [email protected], mailed or hand delivered to the Downtown Barrie BIA office at 93 Dunlop Street East, #102, Barrie, ON L4M 1A8.

Your proxy letter must be received at least 24 hours ahead of the scheduled AGM (DEADLINE: Sunday, October 31, 2021 at 5:00pm EST).

 

Why Attend the AGM?

At the November 1st AGM, important information will be presented and some of it will require a vote of the Downtown Barrie BIA membership. That’s you! Take a look at the full meeting agenda enclosed. A list of additional reference material and how to access it can be found in the 2020 Annual Report Summary.

Plus, the Downtown Barrie BIA has some exciting news to share that we know you’re going to love!

 

Did You Know?

- A Business Improvement Area (BIA) consists of commercial properties and their non-residential tenants within a defined boundary. The individuals and corporations who own these commercial properties or the businesses within them make up the BIA Membership.

- The commercial property owners pay a special levy to the City of Barrie that constitutes the budget of the Downtown Barrie BIA. This special levy can also be reflected in the leases that allow their tenants to use their space.

- Established in 1974, the Downtown Barrie BIA consists of permanent staff and a volunteer Board of Management elected by BIA Members. The Downtown Barrie BIA creates the conditions for its member businesses and property owners to flourish, thereby enhancing the quality of the downtown experience for residents and tourists alike.

- The Downtown Barrie BIA supports its local businesses and property owners by overseeing the improvement, beautification and maintenance of the public spaces within the BIA boundary; by hosting events and festivals that attract visitors to the downtown core; by unifying the voice of the membership and presenting it to all levels of government; and by marketing the area to draw additional positive attention and interest from the public.

 

Public Viewing-Only Link:

If you are a general member of the public (not a BIA member) and you would like to watch the BIA's AGM, please click below to register.

https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_kMF5qQvZQpWt5xJDL3_1NQ

 

We can’t wait to see you on November 1st!