| SAFETY AND SECURITY, STREET BEAUTIFICATION, MAINTENANCE AND GRAFFITI COMMITTEE |
Oversee design, manufacturing and installation of banners, as applicable
Oversee replanting and maintenance of street planters
Oversee the ordering of our annual hanging basket installation
Work on other street beautification and cleanliness initiatives, as arise
Liaison and negotiate with Coast Foundation regarding Lets Pitch In
Work to maximize advantage to our members of having the CPO office in place
Meet with our Community Policing Officer, Constable Jose Abundo, as required
Assist with distribution and member awareness of Police Alerts
Ensure Graffiti is reported to the city on an ongoing basis
Work with City and or the police to resolve related issues
Respond and address members related concerns |
| WEB DESIGN COMMITTEE |
Redevelop website to maximize impact and effectiveness.
Assist in the ongoing maintenance and augmentation of the web-site. Goal is to keep improving the look and the impact
Work on gathering and inputting information on current issues, information of use and importance to our membership etc.
Work with business members to get their information and maximize their benefit from our web-site
Work with community groups to provide their initiatives with appropriate exposure
Set-up Social Media and other related means of enhancing the MPBIA profile
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| MARKETING AND SPECIAL EVENTS COMMITTEE |
(Note: Active sub-committees may be formed for large special events.)
Develop a Calendar of Events and promote involvement by our membership
Participate in determination of the concept and components of special events throughout the year such as Halloween, Christmas, Autumn Shift Festival, and Vancouver 125 etc.
Rebranding of the MPBIA logo and image
Support worthwhile events taking place in the community such as Celebrate Mount Pleasant, Drift Festival and The Main Event
Develop print member directory concept
Ad copy and design for tourist publications such as Your Vancouver, Where Magazine etc.
Prepare print Ads, print collateral or other media production for special events
Analyze available media to maximize accomplishment of our goals
Communicate with Members on related issues and solicit their participation in marketing and special event campaigns
Work with Web-site committee to ensure appropriate look is reflecting thereon
Update design and information to go on Wayfinding Signs, as applicable |
| BUSINESS AND TOURISM DEVELOPMENT & COMMUNITY RELATIONS COMMITTEE |
Member Newsletters and other Member Communication
Review and respond to City related issues such as new parking meter installation
Programs to enhance awareness of the BIA and its accomplishments
Work / Communicate with members (Surveys / one to one) so we know what they want and what their concerns are
Maintain current list of member business
Review development proposals and provide feedback to the city
Property Taxes / Fair Tax Coalition
Deal with issues of importance to our members as they arise.
Participate in the consultation process regarding Central Broadway Planning Process, UBC Line Rapid Transit Study, Mount Pleasant Park design and other major programs as they arise.
Review and make recommendations to amendments to our existing by-laws in view of changes to the Societies Act
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| BIA EXPANSION |
Work on all aspects of outreach to facilitate approval of the expansion of the MPBIA
Develop relationships with businesses in the expansion area |
