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Hamilton Association of Business Improvement Areas (H.A.B.I.A.)

Hamilton Association of Business Improvement Areas (H.A.B.I.A.). Presentation at Mohawk College February 9, 2006. HAMILTON’S BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT AREAS. Barton Village Main Street West Concession Street Ottawa Street Downtown Hamilton Stoney Creek Dundas Waterdown

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Hamilton Association of Business Improvement Areas (H.A.B.I.A.)

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  1. Hamilton Association of Business Improvement Areas (H.A.B.I.A.) Presentation at Mohawk College February 9, 2006

  2. HAMILTON’S BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT AREAS Barton Village Main Street West Concession Street Ottawa Street Downtown Hamilton Stoney Creek Dundas Waterdown International Village Westdale Village King Street West

  3. HAMILTON’S BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT AREAS Over $900,000 annual levies injected back into our economy Represents $12,000,000 in annual commercial property taxes Represents over 6000 people employed Represents over $281,000,000 in assessment Represents invaluable volunteer hours of B.I.A. members Represents over 1200 property and business owners

  4. WHAT IS A BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT AREA? A group of property and business owners who collectively develop, promote and protect the commercial viability of a specific area Established through municipal by-law Governed under The Municipal Act

  5. ACTIVITIES OF A BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT AREA Retention and Recruitment of Business and Investment Opportunities Marketing and Promotion Clean and Safe Physical Improvements Recognition Awards Public/Private Partnership

  6. International Village B.I.A.’sHamilton Mustard Festival

  7. Westdale Village B.I.A.’sWestitalia

  8. Waterdown B.I.A.’s Christmas Celebrations

  9. Downtown Hamilton B.I.A.’s Urban Art Program

  10. Downtown Hamilton B.I.A.’s Summer Music Festival

  11. Downtown Hamilton B.I.A.’s New Banner Program

  12. Dundas B.I.A.’s Christmas Decorations

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  14. Excellence in Property Award Nominees

  15. City of Hamilton Programs Commercial Property Improvement Grant Program Contribution towards Operating Budgets Commercial Assessments & Action Plans Streetscaping for Community Downtowns and B.I.A.s Festivals Free Christmas Parking Christmas Display Grant Sharing of Parking Revenue

  16. Commercial Property Improvement Grant Program35-37 King Street EastStoney CreekBefore Renovations

  17. Commercial Property Improvement Grant Program35-37 King Street East After Renovations

  18. Concession Street Gateway

  19. Taxes Business Tax Reduction Plan and its affect on Business Improvement Areas Capping Tax Classes Commercial Vacancy Rate

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