Member Information

In addition to targeted beautification projects, BIA funds are spent on marketing, advertising and promotional campaigns for the designated area. These campaigns involve organizing select events, public relations programs and advertising campaigns to promote the area. This structure allows individual businesses to co-operate for the overall benefit of the area.

Promotions and Marketing

• Advertisements and marketing efforts with local media and select regional guidebooks
• Seasonal multi-media campaigns
• Town of St. Marys 'service info package' for new businesses - including garbage, parking, post office, internet providers, hydro/water, police, hospital, etc.
• Email news update to the community promoting member events and activities

Events

• Our business community, as a whole, benefits from select local events. The BIA is a proud sponsor of the Stonetown Heritage Festival, Kinsmen Santa Claus Parade, Canadian Baseball Hall of Fame & Museum Family Festival, among others
• We organize seasonal, member-based events such as annual open houses, contests and sales events
• Beautification efforts include flower baskets, displays in the winter lights attraction, banners, etc.

Communications

• Email updates on issues and programming concerning you and your business
• Informative e-newsletters throughout the year
• An effective Block Captains program that ensures pertinent information is shared in a timely manner
• Monthly meeting and networking opportunities
• Orientation packages for newcomers to the BIA
• Annual general meetings to share programs that the BIA executes on your behalf