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Proposed Wilson Heights BIA open house
Meet with Steering Committee members to discuss the proposed BIA on Wilson Heights, find out what they are planning for your area, have your say and become involved.
Notice of Intention to Designate a BIA on The Queensway
City Council on March 5, 2012 endorsed the intention to pass a by-law to establish a BIA on The Queensway in the area of Royal York Road to Kipling Avenue.
Commercial Façade Improvement Program
The City offers grants to eligible commercial property owners for the improvements to commercial building façades.
Village of Islington - Doors Open Toronto / Paint the Street Tours - May 26 & 27
The Village of Islington BIA welcomes Doors Open guests to explore our outdoor ART gallery along Dundas Street West between Islington and Kipling Avenues. Free mural trolley and walking tours leave Montgomery's Inn on the hour from noon with the last tour at 4 p.m. during the Doors Open Toronto weekend, May 26 & 27 2012. More information.
A-Frame sign application
The City of Toronto requires a permit for an A-Frame sign as per Chapter 693 of the Municipal Code. These permits ensure that signs are properly located, insured, and do not endanger pedestrians. If your business is located along Bloor Street between Avenue Road and Sherbourne Street or along Yonge Street south of Davenport Road you are not permitted to display an A-Frame sign.
Looking to attach a flower basket, banner or decorative light to one of Toronto Hydro’s poles?
Certain attachments are permitted on Toronto Hydro poles. To help ensure public safety, it is necessary for you to follow the permitting process. To obtain permission, complete an application and provide all the required documentation.
Need help with your business?
Enterprise Toronto advisors are available year round to answer specific business questions or to work with you to develop growth strategies. If you're not sure whether social media will work for your business, if you're thinking about refinancing or wondering how AODA is going to impact your planned renovations, call us today! All services are free. Consultation hotline: 416-338-5986
Share your opinions on holiday shopping
We want to hear from you. We are asking the public, business owners, employees and other interested groups to share their views on the City's Holiday Shopping by-law.
Shade guidelines and policy
The provision of shade in City-owned and operated outdoor venues, in particular where children are in attendance, is an important measure for the primary prevention of skin cancer and its associated health and economic burden.
BIA Board of Management orientation
The City BIA Office hosted a one day orientation session for all newly appointed and re-appointed Board Members for the 2011 to 2014 term.
Bloor Street transformation complete
Toronto — it's time to rediscover and enjoy your own world-class shopping and entertainment district. Bloor-Yorkville has enhanced its reputation as Canada's premiere shopping district with the completion of the Bloor Street Transformation Project.
Toronto City Council and Committees
As the term for the 2006 - 2010 Business Improvement Area (BIA) Boards of Management comes to an end we would like to thank everyone for their service and volunteer work. The new nominees to the 2011 to 2014 BIA Boards of Management will begin once Council appoints the new members starting with the January 18, 2011 Community Council meeting. More information on these Community Council reports.
HST rebates for BIAs
On July 1, 2010 the 8% PST and 5% GST was harmonized into a single sales tax, the Harmonized Sales Tax (HST). BIAs will be eligible for a refund.
Renew business licenses and get A-Frame sign permits online
The City has introduced new online services for businesses requiring a licence or a permit. The two new online services that will help most businesses located in BIAs are: Online A-Frame Applications and Online License Renewal Payment.
Backflow Prevention Program - Industrial, Commercial and Institutional (ICI)
A Water Supply Bylaw, for Industrial, Commercial, Institutional (ICI) and Multi-residential Properties (five or more units) is in effect to protect potential contaminates from flowing back into the City's water supply system. ICI properties require backflow prevention device(s) to be installed immediately after the water meter in order to isolate the premise. For more information and what you need to do and how this may effect your operation.
Murals transform the Village of Islington BIA
A multi-phased, heritage-inspired murals project is literally transforming the streetscape in the Village of Islington BIA.
Functional public art on Parkdale Village BIA streets
Taking the form of a tree, butterfly, gargoyle and other inventive designs, bike racks have been installed in various locations in the Parkdale Village Business Improvement Area (PVBIA).
Does your BIA have a success story to share?
Submit an article to Angela Varone for inclusion in our promotional activities.
Benefits of a BIA
BIAs help create safe, unique, and thriving business areas that attract shoppers, diners, tourists, and new businesses in an age of competition with shopping malls and big-box retailers. The City of Toronto offers grants for festivals and special events, banners and murals, façade improvements and commercial market research. Learn more about BIAs in your community.
How to create a BIA
The decision to start a BIA can only be made by the local business people and property owners. Starting a BIA is a three step process which includes establishing a steering committee, determining community interest, and holding a public meeting. The City of Toronto works closely with prospective BIAs through all three stages to offer support and guidance.
Toronto Association of Business Improvement Areas (TABIA)
The City of Toronto's BIA Office works with the Toronto Association of Business Improvement Areas (TABIA), an umbrella organization, to address and resolve ongoing issues and concerns of Toronto's BIAs. More information about TABIA.
Profiles of various capital projects
One of the important financial incentive programs available to Toronto BIAs is capital cost-share funding for streetscape improvements. Projects range from the installation of unique gateway markers, street furniture, lighting or tree pit covers to dramatic streetscape makeovers that transform the public realm and beautify the entire neighborhood.
How to submit your feedback
(comment, compliment or complaint)
Your feedback is important to us. Only you can tell us if our services meet your needs, and what we can do to improve our services.
We want to ensure that everyone who receives service from Economic Development & Culture (EDC) has an opportunity to provide their comments, compliments and complaints.
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