Notice of the 2017 Annual General Meeting

The Corner Brook Downtown Business Association Board of Directors gives notice that DBA’s 2017 Annual General Meeting will be held at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, May 30, 2017at Swirsky’s Theatre and Music Hall, 7 Broadway.

All Members are invited to attend the 2017 Annual General Meeting and elect a Board of Directors.

Your voice is important. Please vote at the Annual General Meeting
If you are a member in good standing and are able to attend the Annual General Meeting on May 30, 2017, you may cast your vote at the Annual General Meeting.

Dated as of May 17, 2017.

BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Jim Parsons
Board Chair

JOB TITLE:  DBA SUMMER PROJECT AND EVENTS ASSISTANT

OVERVIEW

The Summer Project and Events Assistant will support the staff of the DBA in executing the overall vision of the Board of Directors as determined by our strategic management plan and monthly Board meetings. Their primary focus will be in planning, executing, and evaluating DBA projects and events.

This role offers plenty of variety and networking opportunities, as well as an opportunity to have input into DBA communications strategies, initiatives and events.  The corporate culture is very positive, enthusiastic, and above all passionate about Downtown Corner Brook. The ideal candidate will be an ambassador in supporting our vision.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Communications

• Periodically send communications in the form of emails and newsletters to members, stakeholders, partners and the public regarding DBA activities
• Create content and monitor social media streams, supporting DBA social media strategy as directed
• Develop website content
• Update the online business directory and events calendar regularly
• Liaise with stakeholders, members, media, committees, the DBA Board of Directors, and partners on projects, initiatives and events

Administration

• Provide administrative support to the Executive Director
• Assist in preparing materials for meetings, presentations, etc. related to projects of the DBA
• Support the office in maintaining accurate and organized hard copy and electronic files for all BIA related activities
• Backup reception

Event Planning

• Vendor sales & liaison leading up to events
•  Assist in the areas of logistics, promotions, and communications in support of the DBA staff for all events
• On-site event work including administrative support, set up/take down, liaising with exhibitors
• Manage and perform customer service duties on event days
• Provide a pleasant, positive, and professional atmosphere for our members and the public when communicating with our office.

QUALIFICATIONS & CORE COMPETENCIES

Meet the following requirements of grant funding through the Canada Summer Jobs Program, including the following:

• Must be a student returning to or commencing post-secondary education in the following school year
• Must be legally entitled to work in Canada
• Customer service and sales experience an asset
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Good proficiency in the Microsoft Office Suite
• A positive, professional and confident demeanour
• Ability to deal effectively with the membership, partners, and the public
• Good problem solving skills
• Ability to take initiative and follow through
• Experience and/or education in communications, marketing, event management, photography, graphic design, film editing, social media engagement and content creation, writing would be an asset

TO APPLY

Please send a resume and cover letter to nicole@downtowncornerbrook.com
Deadline: May 12^th, 2017

The Business Improvement Program (BIP), introduced by the City of Corner Brook a few years back, is an annually budgeted initiative aimed at improving the frontal appearance of commercial properties in the City, while maintaining their traditional character and appeal. Specific guidelines were developed for this purpose, some of these include obtaining a building permit, at least two quotations for the proposed work, and meeting certain conditions in terms of constructions and/or landscaping. An evaluation committee needs to pre-approve the proposal before the actual work is undertaken.

Under the BIP, tax credit is offered by the City based on actual investment, subject to a maximum credit of $10,000. In addition, the building permit fee is refunded. The program, initially rolled out for the Downtown area, was later expanded to cover all the businesses in the City.

The BIP 2016 application deadline was 16th September 2016.  No more applications will be received under this Program.

The 2016 Cruise Information Package is available for download. If you would like a hard copy delivered to you, please email Nicole McKinnon.

To download, click here: Cruise Ship Information Package 2016.