1) Thank you for another successful edition of Where To Support Local 2) Become a Member of the St. Lawrence Market Precinct Advisory Committee Reminder: Free 1-on-1 assistance from Digital Main Street
Thank you for another successful edition of
Where To Support Local
This month we will be promoting everything from a unique greenhouse dining experience, to cat grooming, cherry truffles, local theatre, custom printed hoodies for work, some extra spice to heat up the month for readers, and more!
Our social media team will share the blog with both organic and paid promotions. As always, our subscribers receive an emailed copy as well.
Watch for the call for March submissions to land in your inbox mid month February.
Become a Member of the St. Lawrence Market Precinct Advisory Committee Apply by: Feb 20, 2023
The St. Lawrence Market is a community and cultural hub regularly recognized as one of Toronto's most popular destinations. The St. Lawrence Market District is comprised of St. Lawrence Hall, the South Market and North Market – now in its temporary home at 125 The Esplanade.
Members of the St. Lawrence Market Precinct Advisory Committee support and advocate for the St. Lawrence Market, providing advice and recommendations to the City to enhance the Market and district, for the benefit of the community and all Toronto residents.
The role of the St Lawrence Market Precinct Advisory Committee is to advise City staff on:
(a) the long term strategic direction for the St. Lawrence Market district;
(b) operational improvements to the Market district;
(c) marketing and events planning and promotion;
(d) tenant activities and relations
(e) heritage conservation within the Market district;
(f) capital projects, including the North Market Revitalization;
(g) public outreach and consultation;
(h) partnering opportunities;
(i) setting of performance goals and benchmarks; and
(j) other matters regarding the St. Lawrence Market district that the Manager wishes advice on.
Public members of the St. Lawrence Market Precinct Advisory Committee should collectively have:
Expertise in Arts and Culture including Community Engagement, Arts and Culture Administration, Special Events, Partnership Development
Expertise within food & beverage industry in one or more of the following areas: food retail, policy, services, operations, nutrition, manufacturing, farming or agriculture.
Toronto City Council appoints hundreds of City of Toronto residents to various boards, committees, and tribunals each term. Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis. Visit www.toronto.ca/ServeYourCity to learn more.
Reminder: Free 1-on-1 assistance from Digital Main Street
Digital marketing, social media, e commerce and content creation can be overwhelming, but you can access free 1-on-1 assistance through Digital Main Street.
Our area's Digital Main Street Squad Member, Alex Mullen is available to help your business with any digital marketing challenges you may be facing, as well as support programs offered by Digital Main Street.
Grants/Programs:
In addition to Alex's assistance, there are a number of grants/programs available to you:
What is a Business Improvement Area? A Business Improvement Area (BIA) is made up of commercial and industrial property owners and their non-residential tenants who join together under a volunteer Board of Management (BIA Board) to carry out improvements and promote economic development within their designated area.
There are currently 83 BIAs in the City of Toronto. They work in partnership with the City to enhance and promote business areas as safe, vibrant places to do business, unique destinations for tourists and focal points for neighbourhood activity...(click learn more to continue reading.)
Am I a member? Every business and commercial property owner within the boundaries of The St. Lawrence Market Business Improvement Area (BIA), also known at Old Town Toronto, are automatically members of our not-for-profit organization.
Looking for something from a past issue? You can find each individual past newsletter by clicking here or much of the same content is shared on our Information & Resources page.
