| The Downtown Surrey Business Improvement Association (previously known as the Whalley Business Improvement Association) was formed in 2003 to facilitate; business improvement, community Economic Development, Business Revitalization and enhancement to the North Surrey area. Our goal is to assist businesses and commercial property owners in Metro Surrey build a vibrant, safe and liveable downtown.
Metro Surrey is strategically located in the heart of the Greater Vancouver Regional District. We have a young workforce, reasonable land and lease opportunities, in Surrey, the fastest growing City in BC. Business, Government and Citizens: we are a community coming together to make Whalley the choice to live, work and grow. |
Downtown Surrey Business Improvement Association was formed to promote and encourage the development of a liveable downtown. This will require:
- safe, clean and beautiful streetscape
- a walkable area supported by a finer road grid
- presence of significant infrastructure representing all three levels of government
- a range of transportation and transit options
- expanded SFU Surrey Campus and programs
- a mix of medium and high density residential, commercial and mixed use developments
- outstanding quality of life amenities including parks, bikeways, public plazas and pedestrian walkways
- all architecture and built forms to be of world class design
- a variety of recreational and entertainment amenities
- affordable housing available for people at various life stages
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Join Us for Breakfast.
The Downtown Surrey Business Improvement Association and the North Surrey Lions Club are hosting a Community Spirit Pancake Breakfast on Saturday, February 6 from 8-11 am at Central City Plaza at 13450 102 Avenue, Surrey. Breakfast by donation and all proceeds go to "Right To Play". Food, fun and entertainment. The following businesses and groups will be participating:
AAA Auctions, Central City, Centre for Child Development, City of Surrey, Cloverdale Lions, Cloverdale Legion, Costco, Compass Point Inn, Concord Security, Fraser Heights Pathfinders, Green Timbers Scouts, HSBC, Korki, Sugar & Company (performers), Leader Newspaper, McDonald's Restaurant, Nightshift Ministries, Now Newspaper, Olympia Restaurant, Phoenix Drug & Alcohol Education Centre, Price Smart, Prospera, Relate Church, Remax, Salvation Army, Scotiabank, Southside Church, Sun Hang Do,Surrey Firefighters, Surrey Food Bank, Surrey Francophone Society, Surrey Minor Hockey, Surrey Urban Farmers' Market, Tien Sher Group, Whalley Community Association, Whalley Little League, Whalley Optical, Whalley Scouts.
Join us!
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Are you ready for the Olympics?
PinStop
To help people discover local downtown businesses and add to their pin collection during the 2010 Olympics, the Downtown Surrey Business Improvement Association (DSBIA) is encouraging businesses to have pins on hand. Customers will be able to follow the DSBIA PinStop Map and decals located throughout downtown and join other *Pinheads* in a treasure hunt for novel pins that represent unique places in Surrey.
To encourage pin traders to collect all the unique pins offered in our area, the DSBIA will offer a prize to the first 25 people who collect all of the ones offered by businessees and organizations within City Centre.
This is a great opportunity for local merchants to promote their businesses to local residents and tourists who will be in the area participating in the Olympic activities. Note: The DSBIA does not supply the pins - information on pins available from the link below.
If you wish to participate or would like further infomation, contact Bonnie, Tracey or Harpreet at the Downtown Surrey BIA office 604.580.2321 or info@downtownsurreybia.com no later than January 25, 2010 so your business can be added to the PinStop map.
Pinheads ... The PinStop Map will be uploaded onto this website on February 11. PinStop businesses and organizations will start trading or selling pins on February 12, 2010. Please make sure you read the map carefully. A number of organizations can only be visited on specific days during specific hours so please make sure you are aware when you can visit to trade or buy pins before you leave on your treasure hunt. |
Get Ready to Paint the Town Red
Paint the Town Red, a Canadian Olympic Committee initiative, is an invitation for all Canadians to join together to cheer our athletes on to victory in 2010.
Fly the flag. Paint your face. Make noise. Show your passion and your love of sport any way you want, and give our Olympic athletes the support they need to take them to the top of the podium in 2010.
The Downtown Surrey Business Improvement Association is encouraging all of its members to get involved and “Paint the Town Red”.
With everyone converging in Downtown Surrey in February, we have the opportunity to show our spirit to the world. Let’s do it right.
- Decorate your storefront and windows.
- Incorporate red into your staff uniforms.
- Build special displays.
- Offer special “red” promotions.
- Use your imagination.
We will be highlighting your ideas in The New View over the next two months so share your plans with us. When your storefront is complete, give us a call. When your staff is decked out in their “red” finery, send us an email. (email: info@downtownsurreybia.com or phone: 604.580.2321).
We look forward to featuring your business in upcoming issues of The New View. |
The Downtown Surrey Business Improvement Association is pleased to announce the Directors for 2009/2010 (03/09-02/10). Bios on our directors available by clicking "About Us".
Robert Dominick – President
Jay Redmond - Past President
Judy Richards – Vice President
David Pel – Treasurer
Elfie Stumpf – Secretary
Andrew Westlund – Director
Charan Sethi – Director
David Halkett – Director
Glenda Sawatzky – Director
Henk Veldhuis – Director
Joanne Curry – Director
Kelly Botchar – Director
Mary Anne Connor – Director
Michael Nielsen – Director
Michael Wilson – Director
Wolfgang Degemann - Director
Councillor Barbara Steele - Ex-officio Director
Councillor Linda Hepner - Ex-officio Director
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The Olympics are coming to Surrey
Are you prepared?
Did you know that the torch relay goes through Downtown Surrey February 8/9? Did you know our Celebration Site at Holland Park will include the RCMP Musical Ride twice a day?
The Downtown Surrey Business Improvement Association is hosting a presentation by the City of Surrey on Friday, November 20 from 8-9 am (continental breakfast from 7:30-8 am) at Compass Point Inn - 9850 King Geoge Hwy. Councillor Linda Hepner and other representatives from the City of Surrey will be on hand to fill you in on the details of what to expect druing February 2010.
Please RSVP to Tracey at 604.580.2321 or info@downtownsurreybia.com
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NEWS ... Surrey City Centre Revitalization Tax Incentive Program Extended!
Available to owners of business properties within the Downtown Surrey Business Improvement Area.
For further information, please see brochure or contact Lesley Tannen at 604.580.2321.
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Downtown Surrey Business Improvement Association
Suite 300 - 10524 King George Hwy.
Surrey, BC V3T 2X2
Phone: 604-580-2321
Fax: 604-580-6321
info@downtownsurreybia.com
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