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Thursday Sept 16, 2021
9am to 10am
Conference Call:
Please click the link below to join the webinar:
 https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81469782491?pwd=SEFUcmhYakY2RHZkdEdBajVXZkFyQT09#success 
Password: BIA

Welcome & Introductory Remarks – Chair, Eshe Despres 
Review & Approval of the Agenda 
Review & Approval of July 2021 Meeting Minutes

Board Business:
MOTION Board changes:   James Knott / Diane Hines
AGM - date proposed Thursday Nov 18th (6-8pm via Zoom)
MOTION Automated BIA Cell Phone billing
MOTION Concession BIA GIC renewal

OBIAA Annual Conference in Hamilton 2021 (and Concession BIA Tour & AGH Welcome dinner Sun Sept 26th 6-8pm for all Board members)
COVID updates (including rapid testing kits, hand sanitizer and masks still available)

Treasurer Report – Brandon Eyre

Chair of the Beautification Committee – presented by Cristina Geissler 
Summer flowers scheduled to be removed by the City by early October
Banner swaps - from summer to winter - scheduled for early November
New aboriginal mural under way at 576 Concession
New historical mural at 612 Concession (current mural there to be moved to 588 Concession)
Beautiful Alleys Fall Clean Up happening this Sat Sept 18th (9am to 1pm - meet in the parking lot of 555 Concession)
Winter inserts being organized (hanging vs sidewalk)
On street patios until Oct 31st, 2021
             
Chair of the Concession Marketing Committee – Cristina Geissler
  • The Generator filming for Holiday Shopping season (filming Oct 1st and Oct 5th)
  • Hamilton Day (month of Nov culminating on Saturday Nov 20th, 2021) details
  • BIA billboard refresh
  • Mountain News:  new business spotlights to continue
 
Chair of Concession Events Committee – Chair TBC - Presented by Cristina Geissler
  • Last Virtually Sidewalk Sounds back for Sept 18th with Chopped Liver Bluegrass (3pm) and Laura Cole (7pm) on both Facebook and Instagram Live (YouTube and Hometown Hub)
  • Black History Audio live
  • Cobalt Connects Music Pods (10 units)  - Concession tentative Oct 2nd and Oct 9th (new version of Fallfest 2021
  • Grant applications open for 2022 - so I will be very busy for the next week or so
  • Sidewalk Sounds granted $4000 for 2021
  • Streetfest granted $0 for 2021

Chair of Safety Committee – Chair:  Jim Foreman   
 Attempted break in at Feel Fully Alive (640 Concession) on Sat Sept 5th
New alley light being installed in alleyway behind 576 Concession

Executive Director Updates – Cristina Geissler
Mountain Brow Pedestrianization plan - MOTION for Board support
Pedestrian crosswalk installation at 798 Concession (Big Bee Plaza) tentative end of Q3 2021
Penny Pinchers 5K Charity walk for JHCCF on Sept 23rd  (MOTION for BIA donation)
New businesses:
  • Mahasti Bellydance Emporium now open at 576  Concession (rear entrance off alleyway)
  • Wyskt Facial Bar - now open at 532 Concession (shared space with Milk Beauty Bar)
  • Crumbuns announced they will be moving into 566 Concession this Fall 2021 
  • Dirty South rooftop patio update
  • The Parlour opening soon at 581 Concession (corner until by Hamilton Ave)
  • Dark Angel Boxing Studio closed their doors at 48 Summit (wishing Kylie continued success)
 
             
BIA Members and Community   ​
The Zoetic continues programming: Comedian  Frank Spadone (Sept 18th), Movie screening of The Transformers (Sept 24th) and Sciascia Tribute Concert featuring Dominic Mancuso Group (Sept 25th)
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  • Black History Audio Tour
  • Business Directory
    • Occupancy/Vacancy
    • Food
    • Late Night
    • Breakfast
    • Vegan/Vegetarian Options
    • SHOP
    • Entertainment & Fitness
    • Beauty
    • Professional Services
    • Health And Wellness
    • Community Partners
  • What's Happening NOW!
    • Sidewalk Sounds 2025
  • About the BIA
    • What is a BIA
    • History of our Street
    • Market Assessment
    • Current Board
    • Meetings >
      • Agendas 2025
      • Minutes >
        • Feb 2025 Minutes >
          • Feb 2025 ED Report
        • Oct 2024 Minutes - AGM
        • NOVEMBER 2024 Minutes
    • BIA Policies & Budget >
      • Budget >
        • Budget 2025
        • Budget 2024
      • Procedural By-Law
      • Code of Conduct
      • Procurement Policy
      • Hiring Policy
  • Contact