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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