HomeMy WebLinkAbout2024-09-12Newcastle BIA MINUTES September 12th, 2024
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Attendance: Jim Norwood, Marni Lewis, Janeen Calder, Carolyn Brooks,
Jane Black, Tracey Yates, Laura Knox, Lina Schmahl, Rhonda Armour,
Heidi Fairweather, Katie Fairweather, Rod MacLeod, Kirby Eady, Vicki
Sweeney, Paul Pirri - Director of Economic Development, Twinkle (Revive
Physiotherapy and Wellness)
Regrets: Doug Sirrs, Theresa Vanhaverbeke, Valentine Lovekin,
Councillor Willie Woo
1. Meeting called to order at 9:OOam - Land Acknowledgement read
2.Approval of July minutes
Motion by: Janeen Calder Seconded by: Tracey Yates Carried
3. Business Arising from Minutes: n/a
4. President's report: n/a
5. Treasurer's Report:
The current bank balance is $102,334.53
6. Council Report: n/a
7. Committee Reports
Safety and Decor:
Our Snowflake light contract has been renewed for the year and paid for.
We have 8 businesses (13 planters purchased) participating in the Fall
Planter program from Bloom Field Garden Centre. Watch for the winter
planters coming out in November.
Advertising:
On Instagram, we reached 884 accounts.
Facebook post reach 1610 accounts.
Top posts on Instagram:
Harvest Festival poster - 429 reach
Be Happy for Other small businesses - 254 reach
Orono Fair- 252 reach
Santa Parade registration open - 240 reach
Top posts in Facebook:
Harvest Festival poster - 607 reach
Visit the Orono Fair - 448 reach
Follow Parade socials- 378 reach
Loading long weekend- 361 reach
Special Events:
Harvest Festival (Saturday, October 5th, 9am- 3pm)
There are 82 vendors confirmed so far. Planning is coming along and is
expected to be a great day with lots of activities for the community to enjoy.
Marni will reach out to James Printing to confirm when banners are going
up. Bowmanville Rotary Club's Oktoberfest event is all set, tickets are
available online. The BIA will share anything from their social media to help
promote the event. Janeen will confirm the Hall Board will share to their
socials as well.
Community Hall Lighting (Sunday, November 17th, 5:OOpm)
The lighting event has changed over the years. The Hall will be lite up, and
the gazebo/parkette. We have a new tree that will be set up by the fountain.
The lights will go on at 5:OOpm before the parade starts.
Santa Parade (Sunday, November 17th, 5:30pm)
There will be a new float for Santa this year. The committee will be at the
Harvest Festival selling new and old buttons and students will be selling old
holiday decor items.
Santa Breakfast (Sunday, December 1 st, 8-11 am)
Plans are in the works
8. CBOT:
Homeless Help flyers are available and delivered to the businesses
Clarington Community Career Fair is scheduled for October 10th from
12-3pm at Garnet B Rickard. If you are a business looking to hire or looking
for a job this is a great opportunity.
Mayors Address is September 12th at the Newcastle Community Hall
9. Newcastle & District Chamber of Commerce:
Business Directories are being put together
New logo and signs are up on the Community service signs
Networking event at Boston Pizza is September 17th
10. CIP/Economic Development/Street Scape:
Welcome to Paul Pirri in his new role as Director of Economic
Development, he is excited to be a part of Clarington.
The Street scape RFP is going out shortly, after that they will have a better
idea of timelines and designs.
Laura will follow up on the 2025 snow removal season
The Municipality is always available to welcome new businesses to
Clarington, attend grand openings, answer any questions.
The CIP grants are available for anyone looking at new signage, facade,
accessibility.
The BIA event signs are in the works. We are looking at having 1 in the
Port of Newcastle, 1 beside the firehall, 1 north coming from MacDonalds.
The application has been submitted, we had hoped to have the $2000 fee
waived or reduced, but that is not possible.
11. New Business: n/a
12. Motion to Adjourn:
Moved by: Janeen Calder Seconded: Lina Schmahl