Downtown Woodstock BIA
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    • Farmers' Market
    • Bark In the Park
    • Summer Streetfest
    • Christmas
    • Santa Claus Parade
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Frequently asked questions

What is a BIA?

BIA stands for Business Improvement Area. It is a defined area within which businesses are required to pay an additional tax (or levy) to the BIA, in order to  fund projects within the areas boundaries. These projects often include events, cleaning streets, making improvements, marketing, and lobbying on behalf of the businesses. 

Who are the BIA?

The BIA office currently consists of Virginia Armstrong (Manager -on leave) & Judith Fleming (Assistant Manager). During the summer, there are students positions for filling the positions of Administrative Assistant/Events and Marketing Coordinator and Beautification Worker.

The BIA area covers all businesses, currently around 250, within the areas of Bay/Beale Street in the East to Mill Street in the West and from Hunter Street (North) to Main Street (South). 

Where can I get information on...

We often get calls or emails asking about things we have no control over, please find the links below to the people who can better help with those topics:
  • Parking
  • Transit
  • Police
  • Waste Management/ Recycling
  • Business Licensing and Permits
  • Small Business Centre
  • Looking to open in Downtown
  • Construction and Maintenance 
  • Bylaw Enforcement, Building Permits, Snow Removal

Can I suggest events for Downtown?

Absolutely! We welcome and encourage anyone, including current BIA members, to submit their ideas for events and improvements in Downtown Woodstock. 
If you want to submit your idea(s), just fill out the form below.

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About 

Downtown Woodstock BIA 

BIA stands for the "Business Improvement Area". The Downtown Woodstock Business Improvement Area (BIA) was established in 1976 through a municipal by-law. The Downtown Woodstock BIA is a not-for-profit organization, under the direction of a volunteer board of management (please see below). 

Our mandate is to Promote, Maintain, and Beautify the Downtown area.
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Contact

Please contact us by email - info@downtownwoodstock.ca

Currently, the Downtown Woodstock BIA is appointment only. 

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  • About Us
  • Downtown Events
    • Farmers' Market
    • Bark In the Park
    • Summer Streetfest
    • Christmas
    • Santa Claus Parade
  • Business Directory
    • Alphabetical
    • By Category
  • BIA Members
    • BIA News
    • Newsletters & Minutes
    • Get Involved
    • Downtown Woodstock Waste Managment 2020
  • COVID-19
    • BIA Business Operations
    • COVID-19 Updates
  • FAQs
  • Contact Us