IDA Canada @IDACAN_Downtown
IDA Canada is a national coalition of the International Downtown Association representing and advocating for Canadian downtowns and business districts. downtown.org/ida-canada/ Joined February 2023-
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Are you a brick-and-mortar main street business seeking funding for enhancements to your operation? The My Main Street Business Sustainability stream provides direct-to-business funding to support productivity enhancements up to $20,000... 1/2 @FedDevOntario
📣 Restaurant, café and bar owners! It’s your last chance to apply for or renew a Curb Lane Café. Make the most of patio season with this opportunity to maximize your space and bring your outdoor dining vision to life. Apply by March 1. Learn more: toronto.ca/business-econo…
📍 Southern Ontario IDA Members and businesses My Main Street is back, with $15 million for brick-and-mortar businesses and high-impact neighbourhood revitalization and placemaking projects! Applications now open until March 31, 2024 More details at: mymainstreet.ca
Embracing the winter chill with the warmth of community spirit - BIAs across the country are putting on winter events, activities, and initiatives to bring their communities together this winter. Stop by your local downtown or main street! #supportlocal #IDACanada
IDA Canada is committed to supporting those who are especially vulnerable during the winter. We’re working together to address homelessness, mental illness, and street issues, so our communities thrive together. For the latest on our advocacy, visit: ow.ly/NG9350QvUlH
Empty storefronts impact more than just the visual appeal of our downtowns – they affect the entire community. Join us in advocating for solutions to retail vacancy rates and creating spaces for a thriving downtown. Read what our members are saying: globalnews.ca/news/10141504/…
Our downtowns are the heartbeat of our cities - supporting small businesses, investing in infrastructure, and addressing vacancy rates are crucial in revitalizing that pulse. #IDACanada
The increase in storefront vacancies poses a threat to the heart of our cities. We urge decision makers to not forget that resilient, diverse retail environments drive thriving urban communities - we're working to attract businesses and shoppers back to our downtowns. #IDACanada
Great to see the continuation of My Main Streets!
Great to see the continuation of My Main Streets!
We know that downtowns and main streets across Canada continue to struggle with rising costs, and the lasting financial impacts of the pandemic. Together, we can work to build a more resilient future – take a look at our ongoing advocacy: ow.ly/UANw50QvSw6
"There's not much more you could ask for but we do have more." Ken Berg, director of operations with @DowntownWpgBIZ explaining all the details surrounding Winter Wanderland taking place from Feb 2-4. From ice sculptures to dance parties, there's a little something for everyone.
Be like @MarkConnollyCBC and give the ice climbing wall a try. Open now in the Fan Park @ ICE District. cbc.ca/player/play/23…
WATCH: We chat with Tim Rissesco from the Downtown Dartmouth Business Commission to get a preview of all the event and ice carvings happening this weekend at the Ice Festival 2024. @DT_Dartmouth globalnews.ca/halifax/videos/
JUST ANNOUNCED: Today we joined Minister @FilomenaTassi on Unionville’s Main Street to announce @FedDevOntario’s $15-million investment for the @canadianurbaninstitute to continue My Main Street in 2024. Read the full release at mymainstreet.ca/news.
The renewed My Main Street program will support 320 businesses and organizations, generate or maintain 5,750 jobs, and impact 75+ communities across Southern Ontario and the GTA. Thank you to our partners @FedDevOntario! Applications open Feb 15: mymainstreet.ca
The renewed My Main Street program will support 320 businesses and organizations, generate or maintain 5,750 jobs, and impact 75+ communities across Southern Ontario and the GTA. Thank you to our partners @FedDevOntario! Applications open Feb 15: mymainstreet.ca
“We’re really looking for the provincial government to take leadership on those issues … to really make downtown commercial business districts feel safer for the employees and the public,” said Jeff Bray, CEO of @myDVBA For more: cheknews.ca/canadian-downt…
🎉 Happy New Year from IDA Canada! ✨ May 2023 bring prosperity, innovation, and vibrant connections to our downtown communities. Here's to new beginnings and exciting ventures in 2024!
Happy Holidays from IDA Canada! Wishing you a season filled with joy, laughter, and the warmth of community. 🎄🌟 #holIDAyhighlights
Community collaboration in action! @edmontondtwn introduces night patrols by security and peer support workers to prioritize safety for all. Learn more about the initiative at: globalnews.ca/news/9875237/d…
Another example of #DowntownBiz revitalization: @edmontondtwn is supporting new, exciting brick-and-mortar retail that revitalizes Edmonton’s downtown by reducing storefront vacancy rates and making it a great place to be. Check it out: cbc.ca/player/play/22…
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Downtown residents: Join our DECL team on April 20 at 11am. Meet at Alex Decoteau Park!
Sign up for the Corporate Cleanup Challenge! Last year, over 800 volunteers teamed up to help revitalize #yegdt by pitching in to pick up trash revealed by the spring melt. 📅 Apr. 19 & 20 📸: @udiyeg Individuals and teams can sign up: yegdowntown.ca/newsandevents/
This weekend, I had the privilege of meeting with a group of inspiring Black entrepreneurs. We will always support diverse small businesses because it isn’t only the smart thing to do, it’s the right thing to do.
Grabbed lunch at @TheCanteenNS with @DT_Dartmouth exec. director @Dartmouth_Tim to talk about creating a better connected municipality and increasing affordable housing in both sides of the harbour. Thanks for the productive discussion, Tim!
We had the pleasure of hosting an expert panel featuring Chuck We from @HudsonPPI , Galib Bhayani from @SFU, and Thomas Daley from @CityofVancouver. These individuals have all made significant contributions to the downtown core, and discussed strategies for building a…
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Good article on the business case for bike lanes, why businesses often fear them, and the need for rapid implementation, rather than piecemeal. @IDACAN_Downtown @IntlDwtnAssoc Bike Lanes Are Good for Business, but Store Owners Still Hate Them (businessinsider.com)
So what did February look like for our BIAs? It was a many heart, lion and lantern'd affair 💖🐉🏮 📍 @myDVBA | Lunar New Year’s Parade & Blessing of Merchants 📍 @loveyourcitycontest | Vancouver BIA Partnership's Month-long placemaking + contest campaign
Are you hosting an event in the North End of Halifax? Let us know about it! 😁 Tell us about your North End event, and we will help promote it through our socials! 👉 Just send us an email to [email protected]
Hear what our President, Jeff Bray, has to say about the increase to the Employer Health Tax exemption threshold announced by @KatrineConroy during the Budget 2024 speech. timescolonist.com/business/bc-bu…
Applications for My Main Street 2.0 are now open! To apply or learn more, visit: mymainstreet.ca
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Main Street businesses have a lot to offer their communities. Today in the House, @MonaFortier highlighted the fantastic work of Ottawa Vanier BIA & the launch of My Main Street 2.0. This $15M investment will support businesses on Main Streets across ON so they can keep growing.
Still time to sign up to our exciting webinar TODAY for DYBIA members in partnership with Destination Toronto! Gain insights into the state of the tourism industry in Toronto and current trends seen in the visitor economy. Learn more: lnkd.in/gqdgUV-g #YongeLove
This is a great idea, whose time has come. Economically and environmentally sustainable residential development, close to @DowntownHalifax
→ It's time for Canada Post on Almon St. to relocate & open up this federal land for housing. This is an idea I’ve been working on lately, one that could free up public land for thousands of new homes in HRM. It’s time to get moving. Watch this video & tell me what you think.
Watch 👇 as @CityNewsTO spoke with our Director of Public Realm Experience Cheryll Diego on a new light installation to help beat the winter blues! #YongeLove toronto.citynews.ca/video/2024/02/…
Our crew has worked hard to clear the port rink, so this part of The Nestaweya River Trail, presented by @wpgfdn, is now open for skating! For trail condition and updates, check out skating page on our website: theforks.com/events/skating… Photo courtesy of @TravelManitoba
2023 was an incredible year for Downtown Yonge. Check out our Annual Report to read about the highlights: downtownyonge.com/about/ #YongeLove
VMF @winterartsfest returns to #DowntownVan for the 4th year! ❄️ 📅 Save the Dates: Victoria: Feb 16 - 19, 2024 Vancouver: Feb 22 - 27, 2024 See you there, art enthusiasts! 🎨✨ Learn more: winterartsfest.com
See how our BDDC Grant is helping local businesses thrive. Reviving Downtown, One Business at a Time. . . #BrandonOpportunities #BrandonCommunity #BDDC #manitoba #westman #downtown #development #investment #brandondowntown #brandonmb #bdnmb #investlocal #grant #growth #business
Missing the cold? We are too! Here's a topical video, created by @PrairieClimate in 2022, which features our very own Dave Pancoe talking about the importance of winter to The Forks and to Winnipeggers! Watch the whole video here: youtube.com/watch?v=w4Jtcw…
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