WHO WE ARE

A Business Improvement Area (BIA) is an organized group of property owners and businesses within a specified geographic area that join together, upon approval of the municipality, to organize, finance and carry out physical improvements and promote economic development in their designated area. Each BIA has a board of management which is an organization set up to provide business promotion and improvement functions.

WHAT WE DO

• Oversee the improvement, beautification and maintenance of Downtown Port Colborne such as providing lighting, signage, and seasonal decorations
• Promote the area as a business or shopping area, encouraging local residents and tourists to shop and use services within the area
• Organize and work with community partners to hold special events and programs
• Advocate on behalf of the interests of the business improvement area and act as a voice for the business community.

ABOUT PORT COLBORNE

Port Colborne is a city of 20,033 residents and located on Niagara’s South Coast, where the Welland Canal connects to Lake Erie. The city’s modern industries and urban settings are complemented by a rich heritage. European settlement of the Port Colborne area began in the 1790s and bestowed an agrarian and grist-milling tradition that continues to this day and can be seen in many buildings and local landmarks. The Welland Canal was extended to Lake Erie in 1833 and proved to be instrumental in the formation of Port Colborne as a marine and industrial centre. It has also influenced residential growth and provides unique recreational opportunities.