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history of downtown sudbury
- Established in 1977, through the Ontario Municipal Act and a By-Law of the City of Greater Sudbury
- One of over 200 BIAs (Business Improvement Areas) throughout the Province
- Early focus was primarily on beautification and marketing/events
- Today, the organization has evolved into the leading agency for Downtown Economic Development
- As a Business Improvement Area, is the largest concentration of small business, financial & medical services, government & entertainment for the City of Greater Sudbury and Northern Ontario
- Managed by a Volunteer Board of Directors, directly elected by the Downtown Businesses and Property Owners
- Represents approximately 90 Downtown Property Owners … 400+ Businesses & Services … 7,500+ employees
- Is a private sector driven, not-for-profit organization, representing Downtown Businesses & Property Owners
- Is funded directly by the private sector
- Works for the collective needs of ‘Downtowners': advocacy, advertising, special events, communications, networking, parking, street beautification, security, safety, economic development
