Wiarton BIA
The Wiarton BIA promotes the established area as a business or shopping area. They also promote beautification to support the Wiarton business community.
View the Wiarton BIA boundary map.
In partnership with the RT07, the downtown Wiarton video was created. The video showcases all of the wonderful places, to explore, shop and dine in downtown Wiarton.
Wiarton Winter Wonderland
Please join us on December 5, 2024, at 4:00pm as we light up downtown Wiarton! The Wiarton Winter Wonderland project was made possible by the support of the My Main Street program, and the Canadian Urban Institute, and the Government of Canada through the Federal Economic Development Agency of Southern Ontario (FedDev Ontario)
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The Wiarton BIA Board of Management have been working on establishing a Strategic Plan which will help to provide guided direction for BIA decisions and projects. To date, the Board of Management has chosen its mission and vision statements. Mission The Wiarton Business Improvement Area nurtures and enhances the vibrant, inclusive downtown ensuring it remains a premier four-season community and tourist destination. Vision Surrounded by the natural beauty of the Bruce Peninsula and Georgian Bay, downtown Wiarton is a place where businesses flourish, residents thrive and visitors are inspired by the unique blend of cultural offerings and community. Work continues on the actions to be included in the Strategic Plan. |
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2018 Audited Financial Statement 2019 Audited Financial Statement 2020 Audited Financial Statement 2021 Audited Financial Statement |
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| 2024 Board of Management Members | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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David Nusko (Chair) Melanie Hepburn Wendy Chen Deputy Mayor Caleb Hull (Deputy Chair) Adam Lesperance Nathan Vascotto Cory Dobbin |
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The 2025 budget is in the chart below in summary form. Detail to show what is included in each line is available. Council adopted the budget on November 19, 2024.
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| Wiarton BIA Board of Management meetings | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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The Board of Management meets on the first Wednesday of January, March, May, September, October and November at 6:00 pm in the South Bruce Peninsula Council Chambers (315 George Street Wiarton). Meetings may be cancelled or special meetings scheduled, subject to procedure and quorum requirements. Delegations can be scheduled by contacting the Town Clerk. 519-534-1400 ext 122. Agendas are posted on the Town Community Calendar. If no meeting is scheduled, no agenda or notice will be posted. Minutes of the meetings are available for viewing. Minutes are posted in "draft" until the Board of Management formally adopts them by resolution. |
