HomeMy WebLinkAbout2025-03-13Newcastle BIA MINUTES March 13th, 2025
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Attendance: Marni Lewis, Janeen Calder, Tracey Yates, Jim Norwood,
Carolyn Brooks, Alyssa Crittenden, Lina Schmahl, Kirby Eady, Laura Knox,
Katie Fairweather, Valentine Lovekin, Faith (Revive Physio)
Regrets: Alison Dee, Jane Black, Willie Woo, Theresa Vanhaverbeke
1. Meeting called to order at 9:00am - Land Acknowledgement read
2. Approval of February minutes
Motion by: Janeen Calder Seconded by: Carolyn Brooks Carried
3. Business Arising from Minutes: n/a
4. President's report:
The Mayor's office has coordinated a monthly group call with the 3 BIAs.
They were successful during covid and want to work together and help
with the specific concerns of the BIAs. We are interested in how do we
target retail? Coffee shops? A variety of business in the downtown core?
Valentine will bring that up on the next call, March 14th.
5.Treasurer's Report:
The current bank balance is $100,339.00 - that includes the 2025 levy
6. Council Report: n/a
7. Committee Reports
Safety and Decor:
The Spring planter program is underway with Bloom Field Garden
Center. We have 10 businesses participating.
Advertising:
Instagram:
Accounts reached - 2338
Accounts Engaged - 160
Followers - 1814 (A16)
Views - 6087
Top Posts:
Roads are Clear/Stay Safe - 1927 Views
Shop local for Valentines day - 857 views
Like a small biz FIB page - 776 views
Repeat customers of small biz - 544 views
Facebook:
Accounts Engaged - 216
Followers - 3538
Post views - 9295
Top Posts:
Support Canadian biz - 4181 views
Roads are clear/stay safe - 4097 views
Shop Main Street - 930 views
Canada Day event - 436 views
Special Events:
Canada Day (Tuesday, July 1st, 12pm - 6pm, fireworks at dusk)
The committee would love to have the Canada day street banners up , if
they are in good condition. Janeen is going to look into a Canada day
event sign insert to go up.
So far they have $10,250 in sponsorship, 25 vendors confirmed, cultural
dancers booked, parade at 1:30pm, they are looking for a large stage
and MC, the fire truck will be parked on site, a beer garden will be in the
Hall parking lot. Still waiting on fireworks location, either the library park
or Diane Hamre.
Community Hall Lighting (Sunday, November 16th, 5:15pm)
The new commercial grade, 18 foot tree has been ordered and being
delivered to Rona. The cost was $18,000.
Santa Parade (Sunday, November 16th, 5:30pm)
n/a
Santa Breakfast (Sunday, November 30th, 8-11 am)
n/a
Upcoming events:
March 25th First Aid Certification, 15% off- if you have 4 employees, you
should have at least 1 certified. The BIA is considering running a day at
the Hall for businesses, at a reduced rate.
April 4th, 9-1 pm Agricultural Fair and the Newcastle Community Hall
May 28th 8-11:30am A Co-op event with Invest Clarington - How
businesses can get involved hosting co-op students.
9. Newcastle & District Chamber of Commerce:
The Durham College Marketing Contest was held on February 26th. 9
local businesses were invited to judge the students presentation. It was a
great day with many connections made for the students.
10. CIP/Economic Development/Street Scape:
The Municipality has been focusing on the fire devastation affecting
downtown Bowmanville businesses. Everything is on hold for Maplefest
until a further update. 10 businesses were affected.
CIP funding for new signage, facade updates or accessibility is always
available.
Patio permits are open for any business want ing to apply for one.
Central Counties Tourism funding is available for visitor attractions,
events, marketing/advertising.
March 28th at noon, they are hosting a Career Fair with CBOT at Garnet
B Rickard
A Street Scape update should be available in April, they awarded the
design RFP and will finalize at the March 24th council meeting.
11. New Business: n/a
12. Motion to Adjourn:
Moved by: Janeen Calder Seconded: Carolyn Brooks