EKBIA STRATEGIC PLAN

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Kamloops

In 2022, a small group of business and commercial property owners in East Kamloops began looking for solutions to the challenges and concerns they were facing. Understanding the impact other BIA’s were having, a steering committee was formed, and collaboration with the City of Kamloops began. 

ABOUT EKBIA

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In 2022, a small group of business and commercial property owners in East Kamloops began looking for solutions to the challenges and concerns they were facing. Understanding the impact other BIA’s were having, a steering committee was formed, and collaboration with the City of Kamloops began. 

Responses from businesses were overwhelmingly positive, and through time, process, and partnership with the City of Kamloops, the East Kamloops Business Improvement Association was formed. The EKBIA has been operational since May of 202, with a Board of Directors overseeing the organization.

A connected, prosperous East Kamloops
community with thriving businesses and
inviting public spaces.
To champion a strong community and
local economy by giving a voice to
our members through advocacy and
leading impactful marketing, events, and
beautification initiatives,

WHO WE ARE

The East Kamloops BIA organization is composed of two full time staff members and a Board of directors with financial and governance oversight.
OUR TEAM

ABOUT BIAS

A Business Improvement Association unites local businesses to improve, promote, and advocate for their commercial district.

A BIA stands for Business Improvement Association or Area, servicing a specific district. It is created under provincial legislation with City approval. It promotes and advocates for the businesses and commercial property owners within its boundaries. The goal is to stimulate the local economy while supporting and providing a voice for the business community. A successful BIA is about more than business development; it serves the whole community by helping to create a safe, clean, attractive, and pleasant place to shop, dine, work, and live.

Our BIA is funded through a member-based property tax levy. The rate of .0008 % translates to $8 per $10,000 of assessed value. So if your property is assessed at $1 million, the levy would be $800.

Learn more at BIABC.ca https://www.bia.bc.ca/

MEMBER BENEFITS

Being a member is automatic if you’re a business within this area - and in a class 5/6 commercial properties. If you’d like to connect as an affiliate member if you’re outside of this district or have a work from home business in East Kamloops, reach out to contact@ekbia.com.. Because your BIA is controlled by you and your business neighbours, it will reflect your priorities.

If you operate a commercial property or business within the East Kamloops BIA boundary, you’re automatically a member. The BIA levy is collected through your property taxes and reinvested directly back into the area.

We cover Valleyview, Dallas and Campbell Creek. You can find a map here. We do not cover Barnhardtvale or Juniper, but businesses from those areas may join as affiliate members.

Attend events. Sign up to our newsletter. Join a committee. Share your ideas. Participate in promotions. Give us your feedback. The BIA works best when members help shape its direction.

Funds are reinvested directly into East Kamloops through marketing campaigns, events, safety initiatives, advocacy work, and area improvements. Financial reporting is presented annually to members at our AGM.

The BIA is governed by a volunteer Board of Directors made up of local business and property owners. The Board sets priorities and ensures accountability.

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East Kamloops BIA operates on the traditional and unceded territories of the Secwepemcúl’ecw (Secwépemc) and Nłeʔkepmx Tmíxʷ (Nlaka’pamux)