TABIA - Toronto Association of Business Improvement Areas

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The City of Toronto Municipal Code, Chapter 510, Holiday Shopping and the Ontario Retail Business Holidays Act generally require retail stores to be closed on Public or Retail Holidays (i.e. New Year's Day, Family Day, Good Friday, Easter Sunday, Victoria Day, Canada Day, Labour Day, Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day).
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Holiday Shopping Public Consultation
As directed by City Council on May 11, 2010, the City of Toronto is conducting public consultations regarding Holiday Shopping regulations. You are invited to present your views on Holiday Shopping regulations at any of the five consultation meetings taking place in Toronto.
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Exciting Offer from the Toronto Marlies Hockey Club new savings package for TABIA Members!
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Bloor-Yorkville Winterlicious 2012

Toronto, ON. (January 2012) – Looking to sample Toronto’s best Italian, French, International Fusion, Steakhouse and Modern Comfort Food cuisine during Winterlicious? From January 27th - February 9th, Bloor-Yorkville will be the Winterlicious neighbourhood to visit! Recognised as home to many of Toronto’s most celebrated restaurants, food aficionados should look to celebrate the tenth anniversary of Winterlicious’ prix-fixe culinary event in Bloor-Yorkville!

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Financial district is now a business improvement area
Downtown Toronto's financial district, perhaps the country's biggest economic hub, finally has a business improvement area (BIA) of its own.

The district rang in its new BIA with a splash earlier this month. At its inaugural meeting, members passed a $950,000 operating budget, far larger than the operating budgets for most of the city's 70-plus BIAs.

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Property Tax Update 2011
Have you noticed a huge reduction in your property tax bill recently?  Over the past five years, three tax relief programs were introduced.  Two were implemented by the City and one by the Province.  Two of them are being phased in over a lengthy period of time.  One is fully in effect now.  If you haven't noticed any relief on the bottom line of your tax bill, this article will explain why.
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DuWest holds first gallery tour
The stretch of Dundas Street West between Lansdowne Avenue and Rusholme Road isn't traditionally known as an artistic hub, but Helder Ramos of the local business improvement area (BIA) said that is on the verge of change.
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Baby Point murals give boost of colour to community
Both Jane and Annette streets have received an infusion of colour with the installation of three murals.

The artwork was commissioned by the Baby Point Gates Business Improvement Area (BIA) and created by artist Walter Ruston, whose work can also be seen in Roncesvalles Village as well.

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Taste of the Kingsway wins TABIA award
Six Etobicoke Business Improvement Areas (BIAs) were singled out for their achievements in branding, fellowship and festivals at an inaugural awards ceremony last week.
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Association hands out BIA awards

The umbrella organization representing the city's BIAs has honoured the Riverside District Business Improvement Area's (BIA) Take a Walk on the Riverside event for its creativity.

The Toronto Association of Business Improvement Areas (TABIA) hosted its inaugural recognition event on Wednesday, Oct. 26 at the St. Lawrence Hall.

A total of 39 business improvement areas across Toronto were honoured in a range of categories including outstanding capital streetscape improvement, decorative lighting, community improvement, creative solutions, membership engagement, perseverance and social conscience, and decorative lighting to name a few.

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West end BIAs honoured by TABIA at awards ceremony
The Toronto Association of Business Improvement Areas (TABIA) awarded 39 Toronto Business Improvement Areas (BIA), including several west end groups, at its inaugural Recognition Awards, Wednesday, Oct. 26.

Since its inception three decades ago, TABIA has shared stories about the many successes BIAs have experienced, however, it wasn't until this year that it decided to recognize their efforts.

BIAs across the city were recognized in 20 different categories ranging from environmental and decorative lighting to advocacy and communications.

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TABIA 2011 AGM

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From advocacy to collective bargaining, TABIA gives its members a voice!   Plus... TABIA offers members discounts on a wide range of product and services.  DETAILS

Think Big - Buy Local

My Neighbour Shops Local for Christmas
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Christmas Posters

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ACCESSIBLE MAINSTREET

Accessible Mainstreet

Simple and inexpensive solutions
to broaden your customer base.

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Making your customer service accessible

Will you be in compliance by January 1, 2012 when new legislation comes into effect go to Accessibility for Ontarians.com for more information

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Workplace Safety
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Harrassment
Presentation

New Legislation every business owner should be aware of
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What is the DNA of your Neighbourhood 

Click below and see what JT has to say about Gerrard India Bazaar
Kennedy Road BIA and Cabbagetown BIA

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TABIA News and Views
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Toronto Police Service
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Contact List
Brochure
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Ontario Business Program Guide

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Tax Relief!

We and our members want relief from high commercial property taxes. Find out more and help spread the word by downloading, printing and distributing our Tax Posters.
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"A thriving main street is the heart of a community, supported by the effort of the people who live and work there."

TABIA is The Toronto Association of Business Improvement Areas and operates as a non-profit umbrella organization, representing the City of Toronto's 72 Business Improvement Areas (BIAs) who in turn represent more than 30,000 business and property owners. 

 

SAVE MONEY WHILE GREENING YOUR BUSINESS!

greenTbiz was developed by the Toronto Association of Business Improvement Areas (TABIA) to deliver programs that result in economically and environmentally favourable outcomes for Toronto BIAs and their members.

greenTbiz would like to invite all BIA members to participate in our free programs!

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