Downtown Prescott Business Improvement Area (BIA)>
The Town of Prescott works in collaboration with the Business Improvement Area (BIA) to assist with continual economic growth in the downtown core.
The Downtown Prescott Business Improvement Area acts as an advocate for local business and revitalization of the RiverWalk District, our downtown core.
From community events and street beautification to safety programs and merchant promotions, Downtown Prescott is committed to serving its members and contributing to the sustainability of the community. Visit our social media pages to learn more about the BIA and how you can get involved!
Businesses/Commercial Properties located within the BIA boundaries automatically become members and pay the BIA levy along with their property taxes. Commercial property owners are responsible for collecting BIA levy fees from their commercial tenants and remitting them to the Town.
BIA Board Agendas and Minutes
January 9, 2024 | Agenda | Minutes |
February 13, 2024 | Agenda | Minutes |
March 19, 2024 | Agenda | Minutes |
Annual General Meeting - March 26, 2024 | Agenda | Minutes |
April 9, 2024 | Agenda | Minutes |
May 14, 2024 | Agenda | Minutes |
June 11, 2024 | Agenda | Minutes |
July 9, 2024 | Agenda | Minutes |
August 10, 2024 | Agenda | Minutes |
September 17, 2024 | Agenda |
January 11, 2022 | Agenda | Minutes |
February 8, 2022 | Agenda | Minutes |
March 8, 2022 | Agenda | Minutes |
April 12, 2022 | Agenda | Minutes |
May 10, 2022 | Agenda | Minutes |
May 31, 2022 - AGM | Agenda | |
June 14, 2022 | Agenda | Minutes |
July 12, 2022 | Agenda | Minutes |
September 13, 2022 | Agenda | Minutes |
October 11, 2022 | Agenda | Minutes |
December 14, 2021 | Agenda | Minutes |
November 9, 2021 | Agenda | Minutes |
October 12, 2021 | Agenda | Minutes |
September 14, 2021 | Agenda | Minutes |
August 10, 2021 | Agenda | Minutes |
July 13, 2021 | Agenda | Minutes |
June 8, 2021 | Agenda | Minutes |
May 11, 2021 | Agenda | Minutes |
April 13, 2021 | Agenda | Minutes |
March 9, 2021 | Agenda | Minutes |
February 9, 2021 | Agenda | Minutes |
January 12, 2021 | Agenda | Minutes |
December 8, 2020 | Agenda | Minutes |
November 10, 2020 | Agenda | Minutes |
September 16, 2020 | Agenda | Minutes |
August 19, 2020 | Agenda | Minutes |
July 27, 2020 | Agenda | Minutes |
June 2, 2020 | Agenda | Minutes |
May 5, 2020 | Agenda | Minutes |
April 14, 2020 | Agenda | Minutes |
March 3, 2020 | Agenda | Minutes |
February 4, 2020 | Agenda | Minutes |
January 7, 2020 | Agenda | Minutes |
BIA By-Laws and Reports
About the BIA
Councillor Tracey Young - Vice-Chair/Interim Chair - Council Representative
Nicole Hudson - Treasurer - Katarina's Coffee Shop
Charity Moran - Secretary - Curls & Cuts Hair Shoppe
Councillor Ruth Lockett - Council Representative
Bonnie Pidgeon-Cougler - Food for All Food Bank Inc.
Terry Ghaney - The Vault Lounge & Takeout
Jeanne Fox-Dibble - Quality Creations
Holly Patenaude - Tooth Goals
Belinda Ballantine - Best of Farmers Market
Cindy Casselman - Cozy Clozet
Established by Town of Prescott by-law, the Downtown Prescott BIA supports and invests in the identified BIA Levy Area (The RiverWalk District) to help revitalize and energize our historic Downtown core.
The Downtown Prescott BIA supports downtown beautification and place-based tourism and economic development by identifying needs within the BIA Levy Area and allocating Levy resources to address the issues.
The BIA also organizes and supports downtown events, business promotions, and destination marketing efforts for the RiverWalk District.
You join the Downtown Prescott BIA by being the owner or occupant of a commercial property that rests within the BIA Levy Area.
Businesses/Commercial Properties located within the BIA boundaries automatically become members and pay the BIA levy along with their property taxes. Commercial property owners are responsible for collecting BIA levy fees from their commercial tenants and remitting them to the Town.
The BIA Levy helps fund beautification and business-support efforts within the BIA Area.
Every four years, elections are held for the BIA Board of Management, which is selected from eligible BIA Members. Nine Board Members are elected, who then meet at least monthly to discuss BIA business.
BIA Board of Director meetings occur the 2nd Tuesday of each month. Meetings are open to the public and streamed live on Prescott's YouTube channel. BIA member businesses are encouraged to attend and contribute to the conversation and/or participate in subcommittees as opportunities arise.
Meeting Details:
Date: 2nd Tuesday of each month
Time: 5:30pm
Location: Prescott Town Hall, 2nd Floor Council Chambers, 360 Dibble St. W
The Town of Prescott offers a number of resources for businesses. Please visit the Business Resources page on the Invest Prescott site for more information.
Town of Prescott Economic Development & Tourism
360 Dibble St W
Prescott, ON K0E 1T0
Dana Valentyne, Economic Development Officer dvalentyne@prescott.ca P: 613-925-2812 Ext: 6221 |
Justin St. Pierre, Business Development Officer jstpierre@prescott.ca P: 613-925-2812 Ext: 6222 |