Shop Small. Shop Local.
Shop Uptown Leamington.

The Business Improvement Area has two-fold mandate:

• To oversee the improvement, beautification and maintenance of municipally owned land, buildings and structures in the area beyond that generally provided by the municipality
• To promote the area as a business and shopping district

In carrying out these responsibilities, BIAs have become involved in numerous activities, which often include:

Marketing- understanding who our customers are, and creating effective promotions to retain and expand the customer base

Business Recruitment- working with property owners to help ensure that available space is occupied, and that an optimum business and service mix is achieved and maintained

Street scape Improvement and Other Amenities- providing customer friendly lighting, signage, street furniture, planters, banners and sidewalk treatment

Seasonal Decorations- creating a unique and pleasant environment for customers and staff of all businesses, retail and non-retail, through the use of decorations that are appropriate to the season and holiday

Special Events- organizing and partnering in special events that highlight unique attributes of the area and increase customer visits

Shop Small. Shop Local.
Shop Uptown Leamington.

The Business Improvement Area has two-fold mandate:

• To oversee the improvement, beautification and maintenance of municipally owned land, buildings and structures in the area beyond that generally provided by the municipality
• To promote the area as a business and shopping district

In carrying out these responsibilities, BIAs have become involved in numerous activities, which often include:

Marketing- understanding who our customers are, and creating effective promotions to retain and expand the customer base

Business Recruitment- working with property owners to help ensure that available space is occupied, and that an optimum business and service mix is achieved and maintained

Street scape Improvement and Other Amenities- providing customer friendly lighting, signage, street furniture, planters, banners and sidewalk treatment

Seasonal Decorations- creating a unique and pleasant environment for customers and staff of all businesses, retail and non-retail, through the use of decorations that are appropriate to the season and holiday

Special Events- organizing and partnering in special events that highlight unique attributes of the area and increase customer visits

Shop Small. Shop Local.
Shop Uptown Leamington.

• A place where the local community and visitors want to shop, dine, relax and return to
• A place that preserves the original beauty and ambiance of our town
• A place for both the entrepreneur and the visitor
• A place that develops a strong sense of community pride
• A place that exudes small town charm in a vibrant social and cultural business centre

What is a BIA?

The Leamington Business Improvement Area (BIA) represents over 200 businesses in the Uptown area. A BIA is an association of commercial property owners and tenants within a defined area who work in partnership with the Municipality to create thriving, competitive, and safe business areas that attract shoppers, diners, tourists, and new businesses.

By working collectively as a BIA, local businesses have the organizational and funding capacity to be catalysts for civic improvement, enhancing the quality of life in their local neighbourhood and the Town as a whole.

This association is financed by a special property tax levy, above and beyond municipal taxes. The levy is collected by the municipality but administered by the BIA Board of Directors, as it implements its program of activities for that year. The overall administration of the BIA and the allocation of funds are directed by the Board of Directors.

Our Board of Directors are elected by our members at our annual membership meeting in February. The Board meets once a month for a general meeting. Every member is welcome to attend these meetings and share ideas, concerns and dreams for our community.