The Main Street District Business Improvement Area (BIA) is a non-profit, community-based organization that represents Town of Newmarket's downtown Main Street business community. The BIA works to improve and promote Main Street District Business Improvement area through investment and advocacy to maintain its position as Newmarket’s premier shopping, business, and entertainment destination.
The BIA works to promote Main Street through initiatives, which include:
- Marketing and Promotion Activities through building awareness about downtown Newmarket as an exciting destination for shopping and entertainment; increase visitor traffic and customer expenditures through targeted advertising and promotions.
- Business Recruitment and Retention by working to attract, retain and expand the Main Street businesses community.
- Special Events that attract and facilitate community festivals and arts/cultural events that further position the Main Street District as a community destination. The BIA coordinates some of the Town’s most popular, large-scale street festivals and events, including Canada Day, Fall Festival, and the Christmas Candlelight Parade.
- Seasonal Decorations with the Town’s assistance to installs seasonal displays that provide a festive and attractive atmosphere for downtown visitors.
MembersThomas Hempen
Allan Cockburn
Ken Sparks
Dominic Pede
Patricia Carmichael
Grant Buckley
Sheila Stewart
Norm Pereira
Avi Wulfand
Councillor Bob Kwapis
ContactFor more information on the Board's Terms of Reference or agendas and minutes, contact Legislative Services at 905-953-5300 or e-mail clerks@newmarket.ca
For more information on economic development initiatives in the Town of Newmarket contact the Economic Development Officer at 905-953-5300, e-mail ecdev@newmarket.ca or visit the Economic Development page.