About Us
Welcome to the Downtown Hamilton BIA
Business Improvement Areas are local entities that exist to support and enhance a geographically defined area. The Downtown Hamilton Business Improvement area is located in the heart of Hamilton within the area bounded by MacNab, Rebecca, Mary and Hunter Streets.
Downtown Hamilton BIA Boundaries Map
What does a BIA do?
Our Mission – The Downtown Hamilton Business Improvement Area provides value to our members through advocacy, beautification, promotion, development and preservation of Downtown Hamilton.
Our Vision – A Vital and Prosperous Downtown that is the focal point of Hamilton.
As stated in our vision, the ultimate goal of the BIA is to ensure that downtown Hamilton is a vital and prosperous area in which local businesses are able to thrive. We achieve this through initiatives in the following areas:
- Beautification
- Revitalization and Maintenance
- Marketing and Promotion
- Special Events
- Advocacy
Through these actions, we aim to foster a downtown Hamilton that is open to, and enjoyed by all.
You can find a more detailed explanation of BIAs and their mandates in Ontario’s Business Improvement Area Handbook
Our Board of Management (2022-2026)
CHAIR
Evan Apostol, Markland Property Management Inc.
TREASURER
Francis Zanetti, Core Urban
EXECUTIVE MEMBERS
Andrew Mantecon, FirstOntario Credit Union
Jason Morse, Morse & Associates
COUNCILLOR
Cameron Kroetsch, City of Hamilton
BOARD MEMBERS
Stefanie Bonazza, Alectra Utilities
Una Gibbons, YMCA Employment Services
Lisa LaRocca, Sonic Unyon
Mark Wu, 2gen.net
Michelle Blanchard, Community Member
Ryan P. Moran, CoMotion Group Inc
Graziella Wheldon, Redchurch Cafe + Gallery
The Board of Management meets the fourth Tuesday of every month (except July and August) at 9:00 a.m.