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Tuesday, November 15, 2022
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Meeting of the Members Recap
Thank you to all who were able to attended our 2022 Meeting of the Members. Video of the meeting is available upon request.
The members voted for the following candidates to be put forward to City Council for appointment on the SCDA Board of Directors:
- Stephen Bedford
- Joshua Boycott
- David Cooperman
- Joe Critelli
- Byron Dodd
- Orhan Kerim
- Katie MacCabe
- Jennifer McKenna
- Amy Morrison
- Karen Orlandi
- Sarah Yurkiw
Thank you to all who put their names forth.
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We appreciate the service from past term Board Members: Stephen Bedford, John Blanchard, Joshua Boycott, David Cooperman, Anita Couturier, Joe Critelli, Tracey Findlay, Adam Hynam-Smith, Orhan Kerim, Karina Nowysz, Robin McPherson, and Sarah Yurkiw!
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A special thank you to our scrutineers who volunteered their time to help count the ballots. Pictured above from left to right; Walter Holowash, Jenifer Cass, Samir Husika
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Business Spotlight Award
The Streetscape and Sustainability Committee created a Downtown Excellence award recognizing downtown businesses who excel in Collaboration, Community Support & Curb Appeal. Two Downtown Businesses were recognized during the Meeting of the Members.
Winners are the recipient of a certificate, photo shoot and future spot light that will be shared across our social channels.
Congratulations to the businesses who won:
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"Owner participates in butt clean ups, puts out chairs for people to enjoy streetscape, always has beautiful window displays, always open to help collaborate when possible for the betterment of downtown."
"Melisa at Pocket Change is always encouraging community initiatives, she has played a vital part in activating the street during the summer and continues to beautify our neighbourhood. She helps wherever she can and is integral in creating a feeling of welcome in our neighbourhood."
Little Chief & Co
"Collaboration + Curb Appeal: We always catch them out sweeping the sidewalks and they will often sweep outside of our store as well! We also help each other out with snow shovelling. Community Support: Mike has assisted with educating other local downtown businesses on how to effectively leverage large events and festivals in the core. They check all the boxes."
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Jennifer and Mike McKenna of Little Chief & Co. at 163 St. Paul St.
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Want to nominate a Downtown Business?
Intakes for the next Collaboration, Community Support & Curb Appeal award are now open, nominate a Downtown Business before February 28, 2023.
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Holiday Vendor Market
A reminder that the lot at 201 St. Paul Street (located at the corner of St. Paul Street and James Street) will be transformed into a Holiday Market with vendor huts, fire pits, activations and more with thanks to the City of St. Catharines Let it Glow happening December 2, 2022 - January 9, 2023.
During the launch weekend, there is one (1) 10'x10' Vendor Hut available for use for SCDA BIA Members. During the following weekends (Dec 9-11 & Dec 16-18), there are two (2) 10'x10' Vendor Huts available for SCDA BIA Member use.
If you are interested in having your business participate in the Holiday Vendor Market, please complete the application form below.
Please note that these huts will be available on a first come, first served basis.
The deadline to apply is November 15, 2022
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SCDA Member Holiday Windows / Contest
If you would like to decorate your storefront/business street-facing window for the Holidays, the SCDA will provide a string of white lights to start you off. The deadline to submit is 4PM on Friday, November 25.
The SCDA will also hold a Downtown Holiday Windows contest where the public can vote for their favourite Holiday window. The winners will be announced on Monday, December 19th.
With the City's "Let It Glow" event launching December 2nd, this is sure to provide our Downtown patrons with beautiful 2022 Holiday memories!
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Ukraine Fundraiser
Downtown Business member Aleks Rakocevic of ARC consulting, in partnership with various downtown businesses will be hosting an art fundraiser to raise money for Mriya Aid, (mriyaaid.org)
Mriya Aid is a network of experts dedicated to helping Ukraine defend itself against Russia’s unprovoked war of aggression. Mriya Aid secures and sends medical supplies, non-lethal military equipment, and humanitarian aid to the frontlines where it’s desperately needed now.
They will be producing prints of art by Ukranian artists and framing them to be sold through a silent auction. All money will go directly to Mriya Aid. Copies of the prints will be on display at different locations downtown so that people can see them and bid on them. A limited number of each print will be sold. Your business can participate by hosting some art, or by donating printing services or helping with framing.
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Please reach out to us anytime with questions or concerns.
Phone: 905-685-8424
Email: SCDA@mydowntown.ca
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