Good Morning BIA Members, Below is information from the TTC regarding early subway closures this week - Monday through Friday on Line 2 - St. George to Woodbine. Please ensure that any staff members working late are aware of this. Subway service on Line 2 between St George to Woodbine stations will end nightly at 11:59 p.m. from Monday, May 11 to Friday, May 15 due to planned track work. Shuttle buses will be operating. Wheel-Trans service will be available…

Good Afternoon BIA members, Final Call to Register: This is a final reminder that the deadline to join the Saturday, June 13 Treasure Adventure is approaching. Thanks to everyone who has already registered. This is part of our FIFA Celebration weekend. Businesses must confirm participation by Monday, May 11 at 4:00 PM. The Treasure Adventure is a one-day neighbourhood event designed to bring people into local businesses through a guided discovery experience across the Broadview Danforth area. Participating businesses receive:…

Good Afternoon BIA Members, I recently signed us up with CUI - Canadian Urban Institute. CUI is providing BIAs with monthly metrics covering different consumer categories including household incomes, ages, spending etc. Today I have the March stats to share with you: For the month of March our BIA saw 2,170,861 visitors Fridays are the busiest day in our BIA. The busiest time of day in our BIA is noon to 6pm Attached please find: Population pyramid for this area…

Good Afternoon BIA Folks, I just wanted to clarify how the Taste registration and associated fees work - we have some new BIA members who aren't familiar with the process. Registration packages will be delivered to our BIA members; however, you only need to register and pay the fee ($1,000 for food service; $200 for retail) if you decide to activate on the sidewalk in front of your business. If you keep all activities solely within your business, you do…

Good Morning BIA Folks, We're halfway through April and are so looking forward to the warm summer months. We have a number of activations planned. Here is an overview in chronological order (including Taste in Aug.). May Once again CafeTO patios will be installed on the Danforth section of our BIA including our two BIA parkettes. The city is aiming to have the installations done by the May long weekend (hopefully). June BD Beats: Our annual BD Beats outdoor summer…

Hi BIA Folks, I'm reaching out on behalf of Councillor Fletcher. She is wondering if any of you have been in business for 50 years. I know we have some multi-year businesses but I'm not sure if anyone has reached the 50 year mark. If you have, can you please let me know. Thanks,Susan