HomeMy WebLinkAbout2023-02-09Newcastle BIA MINUTES February 9th, 2023
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Attendance: Janeen Calder, Marni Lewis, Jane Black, Angela Booth, Valentine
Lovekin, Jim Norwood, Ann Harley, Brodie, Doug Sirrs
Regrets: Greg Lewis, Theresa Vanhaverbeke, Tracy Yates
1. Meeting called to order at 9:00 a.m.
2. Approval of December 2022 Minutes
Motion by: Ann Harley Seconded by: Janeen Calder
3. Business Arising from Minutes: Include non-BIA businesses to the email list.
4. President's Report:
Thank you to everyone that came out to the AGM, its was a great night with
great food and service from Da Taste.
5. Treasurer's Report:
The current bank balance is $75,893. The 2022 audit documents have been
submitted to the Municipality.
6. Council Report: n/a
7. Committee Reports:
Safety >t Decor:
As a reminder, the sidewalks will be initially cleared BUT it is
the business owner's responsibility to maintain the sidewalks
and surrounding area of their property. You are liable for
anyone slipping and falling on your property. Please
remember to shovel and salt regularly.
The holiday snowflakes will be coming down February 24th.
Advertisinp.:
Angela will be leaving the Social Media coordinator position as of March
10th to pursue a new opportunity. The hiring committee will meet to
discuss next steps.
Facebook
Dec 8 - Jan 8
TOP POSTS and Reach
16-Dec Congrats to Home Hardware 3566
16-Dec Newcastle Sweatshirts (JC's) 2319
25-Dec Merry Christmas (gazebo pic) 1990
02-Feb Skating at Parkette 1582
31-Jan Hotel California (Hall share) 1131
07-Feb Massey House back from vacay 1049
25-Jan BIAAGM (DaTaste) 921
Last 28 days Total Reach 2623
Engagement 482
Page likes +6
Page follows +16
Audience 80.9 W/19.1 M
Instagram Dec 8 - Jan 8
Followers 1446 11 increase
Last 28 days
14 posts Accounts reached 1234
6 stories Accounts engaged 130
Top Posts and Reach
25-Jan AGM/Da Taste 797
16-Dec Home Hardware winner 469
16-Dec Sweatshirts (JCs) 428
20-Dec Snug food at Foodland 417
20-Jan Refinery Hiring Share 413
01-Feb Old Newcastle House room rental 349
Special Events:
The Gift of Art is hosting "Winter in Newcastle" activities from now until the end of
March. Watch for advertising in the Globe and Mail, Toronto Star and Metro Land
Media. Activities include, a short story contest, a photography contest, Snowcastle
building competition and meet the authors event.
They will also be running the annual Easter Scavenger Hunt, watch for details on how
to get your business involved in this family fun event on Saturday, April 8th.
Canada day plans are under way with Family activities at the Library park during the
day and fireworks, music and food at the Diane Hamre Centre in the evening.
8. CBOT. n/a
9. Chamber News:
They are having a Marketing competition for 90 Durham College Business
students, with 5-6 local judges.
The Chambers 50th anniversary is September 23rd with a celebration at the
Community Hall, all funds raised will go to the Hospice.
10. CIP: n/a
11. New Business:
A motion to spend no more than $300 to purchase a BIA promotional sign to use
at events.
by Ann Harley seconded by Janeen Calder
The BIA would like a purchase an electronic payment terminal to use at various
events. The cost is approximately $400, with no monthly fees and a minimal
fee per transaction. You just need a wifi connection and program the BIA bank
account to it.
Motion to approve the purchase of a payment terminal
by Doug Sirrs seconded by Janeen Calder
The Hall Board is organizing the Concerts in the Park this year. Would the BIA
like to sponsor this event again this year?
Motion to sponsor a tribute band for an evening
by Janeen Calder seconded by Doug Sirrs
Our BIA bylaws are from 1994. Can Councillor Woo confirm for our March
meeting, what the BIA boundaries are and that everyone in the BIA area are
paying the tax levy.
Eileen Kennedy, Film/TV Specialist from Durham Region will be attending our
March meeting to discuss the BIA benefits of working with the film industry.
They are having an event on February 23rd if you are interested in hearing
more. Please see the flyer at the end of the minutes.
12. Next meeting, Thursday, March 9th, 2023, at the Community Hall
13. Motion to adjourn meeting
by Janeen Calder seconded by Jane BlackFacebookFacebook
Join Durham Region's film offices and industry
professionals and engage in panel discussions,
networking, and delicious food.
Durham Region offers a wealth of unique filming locations and is quickly
growing as a preferred destination for the film and television industry.
Production companies purchase a wide variety of goods and services from
across the Greater Toronto Area, including equipment, accommodations,
transportation, food, personal services, post -production, costumes,
construction, florists and much more! Most of these are available in Durham
Region so let's keep that spending here.
Register for this event at investdiurhamfilm.eventbrite.com
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