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Business MixerTuesday February 25th, 20205:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.

Indian Curry Express & Bar47 Queen Street West

BIA COMMITTEE MEETINGS

Board of Directors• February 11th

• March 10th

• April 14th

Meetings are held the second Tuesday of each month from 9:00 - 10:30 a.m.

Marketing & Events Team• February 5th

• March 4th

• April 1st

Meetings are held the first Wednesday of each month from 9:00 - 10:30 a.m.

Beautification & Safety• February 13th

• March 12th

• April 9th

Meetings are held the second Thursday of each month from 9:00 - 10:30 a.m.

*Meetings are subject to change with notice.

#MyDowntownBramptonOn behalf of the Downtown Brampton BIA (DBBIA) board of directors and staff we are happy to announce a number of exciting projects for 2020. For starters, the BIA marketing & events team is kicking off 2020 with MyDowntownBrampton a new community marketing and communications campaign aimed to spread the love of the downtown core through the positive messaging of #MyDowntownBrampton. This new marketing program just recently launched in January with the goal of engaging with local residents and businesses to tell us about all of the amazing experiences to be cherished in Brampton’s downtown.

At this time, the DBBIA is working on a number of new 2020 marketing pieces including the spring edition of Discover Downtown Brampton magazine, which will be a special feature on the upcoming events and attractions found in our downtown.

It is also important to take note that the DBBIA board of directors and staff have been meeting with a number of City departments and City staff with respect to the following projects in downtown:

• #MyDowntownBrampton • Demolition on Nelson Street • Downtown Brampton Precinct Plan & Queen Street Precinct Plan • Brampton Innovation Zone• RIC Centre • Cybersecure at Ryerson • Algoma University Marketing Partnership• BramptonU• Brampton 2040 Speakers Series

If you have any questions and/or would like more information on any of these projects please call the BIA and drop by our new office located at 7 Queen Street West – just footsteps from The Four Corners.

Thanks,

Suzy Godefroy, Executive Director, Downtown Brampton BIA

MEMBER NEWSLETTER FEBRUARY 2020

DOWNTOWN BRAMPTON IS UNDERGOING TRANSFORMATION

The demolition of City-owned buildings at 21 Nelson Street marks the start of an exciting new phase in the development of the downtown. Soon you will see hoardings go up around this area on Nelson Street, George Street and Diplock Lane that will showcase some of the highlights of the exciting transformation happening in the downtown. The hoarding on Diplock Lane will showcase an art wall with images from local artist who participated in the Live Art event that is presented by the Inzola Art Endowment Fund, in partnership with the Downtown Brampton BIA, PAMA and Beaux Art Brampton.This piece of land will be part of the Innovation District and the iconic Centre for Innovation (CFI).

The CFI will be an iconic gateway building and a key part of the City’s Innovation District, offering a new central library, a downtown transit terminal and office space.

DOWNTOWN BRAMPTON REVITALIZATION HIGHLIGHTS

• Riverwalk: This transformative project will revitalize Brampton’s downtown through appropriate flood prevention measures and urban design landscape.

• Light Rail Transit, All-Day Two-Way Go and Queen Street BRT: Extending the planned Hurontario LRT from the Gateway Terminal Station at Steeles Avenue to the Brampton GO Station, a two-way all-day GO service and the Queen Street BRT, will support economic growth, job creation and development in the downtown.

• Innovation District: Brampton is putting all the necessary pieces in place to support a robust innovation ecosystem, including Rogers Cybersecure Catalyst, Brampton Entrepreneur Centre (Ideation and Co-working space), Ryerson-Brampton Innovation Zone (Start-Up Incubator), and a scale-up incubator.

• Postsecondary education: Continued partnerships and investments in post-secondary education, research, innovation and commercialization activities will create and fill the jobs of tomorrow. For more information go to www.brampton.ca/downtownbrampton

THE TASTE OF BRAMPTONFeb 27th - March 14th, 2020

Taste of Brampton returns for its sixth annual event from February 27- March 14. For two weeks, you can leave the cooking to our local chefs for delicious dishes at fantastic pricing. From special offerings to prix-fixe menus, browse all the options and begin planning your evening out. There’s also several sweet prizes to be won. For more details and to view the participants/offerings, please visit: www.TasteOfBrampton.ca

The Downtown Brampton Easter Egg Hunt is right around the corner! One of our most popular events will be returning on April 11. As a business, this is a fantastic opportunity to gain extra exposure and meet new families. Last year, the Easter Egg Hunt welcomed 1500 children. There is no charge to be part of this event and participants must simply provide treats to the children on the hunt (chocolate eggs recommended). Your business will be listed as a location on the map every family receives and be given a window decal to identify your participation. To register as a business, please contact Teagan at teagan.pecoskieschweir@brampton.ca

CARRIAGE RIDES IN DOWNTOWN BRAMPTON

Friday, February 14th, 2020

Valentine’s Day carriage rides are back! For one night only on February 14, you can enjoy a magical carriage ride from 6-10pm. Carriage rides are a great added incentive for your clients to dine downtown on Valentine’s Day. Share this on your platforms and spread the word! Ride pick-up and drop off is on Main Street South by City Hall and rides are $20 per group.

VOLUNTEERSThe DBBIA is always in search of volunteers and assistance during events and other areas of need. If you or someone you know is looking to volunteer with the Downtown Brampton BIA, please contact Teagan at teagan.pecoskieschweir@brampton.ca

EVENTS

EASTER EGG HUNT

April 11, 2020

PHILTHY PHILLY'S CHEESESTEAKS & POUTINERIE

6 George Street South, Unit 102

COMING SOON

WELCOME NEW BUSINESSES TO DOWNTOWN BRAMPTON!

7 Queen Street West, Brampton, ON L6Y 1L9 • t (905) 874-3518 e downtownbia@brampton.ca • www.downtownbramptonbia.ca

KEEP YOUR BUSINESS UP TO DATEEnsure your business contact information and details are up to date in the BIA’s directory and master database! For any updates or changes, contact Teagan Pecoskie -Schweir at teagan.pecoskieschweir@brampton.ca to verify your business and property information and to confirm if you are in our online business directory.

Suzy GodefroyExecutive Directorsuzy.godefroy@brampton.ca

Teagan Pecoskie-SchweirMembership & Special Projects Coordinatorteagan.pecoskieschweir@brampton.ca

Alex PhilipMarketing & Communication SpecialistAlex.philip@brampton.ca

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WELCOMING MARKETING & COMMUNICATIONS SPECIALIST - ALEX PHILIPThe Downtown Brampton BIA would like to formally welcome Alex Philip who has been hired as the Downtown Brampton BIA’s Marketing & Communications Specialist. Alex has been with the Downtown Brampton BIA just this past summer and fall as our Digital Main Street Project Lead. Alex brings the BIA formal marketing education with a diploma in Advertising & Marketing Communications from Humber College, and is currently working on his Bachelor of Commerce in Marketing. Please drop by to say hi to Alex at the BIA office. Alex will be in the office Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday's.

BRAMPTON ENTREPRENEUR CENTRE BUSINESS WORKSHOPS Link for more information on Brampton Entrepreneur Centre workshops https://www.eventbrite.ca/o/brampton-entrepreneur-centre-10814843662

• February 12 at 6:30 p.m.- How to start a small business seminar- hosted at Mount Pleasant Village Library • February 21 at 3:00 p.m.- Small Business Tools 101- hosted at 41 George St S west Tower board room 2E• February 26 at 6:30 p.m. – How to Create a business plan that gets results – hosted at the Brampton Entrepreneur Centre- 41 George St. S• February 28 at 3:00 p.m.- Market research 101- hosted at 41 George St S west Tower board room 2E• March 12 at 6:30 p.m. – Investors Pitch preparation – hosted at the Brampton Entrepreneur Centre- 41 George St. S

AFFINITY LAW BARRISTER & SOLICITORS

201-41 Queen Street E905-738-2463

IMPACT FITNESS6 George Street S

416-347-1980

DRAGON WORLD CARD GAMES & COLLECTIBLES

30 Main Street N905-965-5830

YUM YUM JAMAICAN RESTAURANT

21 George Street N905-452-1742

HAIR LAB & CO71 George Street S

905-497-3444

BURGER GRILL20 Main Street S

ON LOT 515 Main Street N905-456-0228

CHRISTINA TORTINA SHOP INC23 Queen Street E

905-497-1224

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