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 31, 2023 - AGM Agenda Minutes
March 13, 2023 Agenda Minutes
April 11th, 2023 Agenda Minutes
May 2023 Agenda Minutes
June 2023 Agenda Minutes
July 2023 Agenda Minutes
August 2023 Agenda Minutes
September 2023 Agenda Minutes
October 2023 Agenda Minutes
November 2023 Agenda Minutes
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.

BIA Coordinator: Justin St. Pierre

Email: jstpierre@prescott.ca

Telephone: 613-925-2812, ext. 6222

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