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Wiarton BIA 

The Wiarton BIA promotes the established area as a business or shopping area.  They also promote beautification to support the Wiarton business community. 

View the Wiarton BIA boundary map. 

In partnership with the RT07, the downtown Wiarton video was created. The video showcases all of the wonderful places, to explore, shop and dine in downtown Wiarton. 

 

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Exciting BIA Updates

The Board of Management is please to announce that they have appointed Board member Nathan Vascotto to act as the Marketing Liaison for the BIA.  Nathan has been asked to come up with a marketing plan for the Board to approve.  Nathan will work with Town staff on social media platform messaging and on other marketing initiatives.  Join us in thanking Nathan for his dedication to the Wiarton BIA.

 

The County of Bruce will be working on a Shop Local initiative.  It is hoped that their campaign can be used by the BIA to promote the importance of supporting our local downtown.  This year, instead of the "Sidewalk Showcase" promotion for long weekends, the Board has decided to allocate the budget for Shop Local promotion and messaging.  Nathan will work with Town staff to get this underway.

 

The Board has decided to purchase a booth at the Home and Lifestyle Expo which will be held at the Wiarton Arena on August 2nd and 3rd.  We will be around to the BIA membership businesses looking for any promotional information/items that you would like us to have on hand at the booth.  In the past, businesses have provided pamphlets, menus, etc.   

 

 

 

BIA Strategic Planning

The Wiarton BIA Board of Management have been working on establishing a Strategic Plan which will help to provide guided direction for BIA decisions and projects.  

To date, the Board of Management has chosen its mission and vision statements.

Mission

The Wiarton Business Improvement Area nurtures and enhances the vibrant, inclusive downtown ensuring it remains a premier four-season community and tourist destination.

Vision

Surrounded by the natural beauty of the Bruce Peninsula and Georgian Bay, downtown Wiarton is a place where businesses flourish, residents thrive and visitors are inspired by the unique blend of cultural offerings and community.

Work continues on the actions to be included in the Strategic Plan.

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2024 Board of Management Members 

David Nusko (Chair)

Melanie Hepburn

Wendy Chen

Deputy Mayor Caleb Hull (Deputy Chair)

Adam Lesperance

Nathan Vascotto

Cory Dobbin

 2025 Budget 

The 2025 budget is in the chart below in summary form.  Detail to show what is included in each line is available.  Council adopted the budget on November 19, 2024.

  

AccountDescription2025 Budget

1-05-63-41022

BIA Tax Levy

-34,522

1-05-63-47010

Transfer from Reserve

-10,000

1-05-63-61058

Marketing and Advertising

18,020

1-05-63-61060

Memberships

250

1-05-63-61120

Insurance - Policy Premiums

1,650

1-05-63-62504

Audit Fees

2,500

1-05-63-63630

Contracted Services

14,000

1-05-63-65040

Material/Supplies

1,360

1-05-63-65090

Rep and Maint Property/Bldg

6,742

 Wiarton BIA Board of Management meetings 

The Board of Management meets on the first Wednesday of January, March, May, September, October and November at 6:00 pm in the South Bruce Peninsula Council Chambers (315 George Street Wiarton).  Meetings may be cancelled or special meetings scheduled, subject to procedure and quorum requirements. 

Delegations can be scheduled by contacting the Town Clerk.  519-534-1400 ext 122.

Agendas are posted on the Town Community Calendar. If no meeting is scheduled, no agenda or notice will be posted. 

Minutes of the meetings are available for viewing.  Minutes are posted in "draft" until the Board of Management formally adopts them by resolution. 

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