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The DIA Then and Now
Incorporated as a non-profit society in 1974, the DIA began as a cup-in-hand merchants group to improve the town centre core. In 1988 the Business Improvement Area legislation was adopted into the B.C. Municipal Act and Salmon Arm was the first Business Improvement Area established in the province to pool resources from property owners within a designated area for marketing, promotion and beautification projects specifically designed for the town centre area.
How
the Levy Tax Works
The
BIA legislation provides for a special charge (levy) to be placed on each
business within the designated area. The DIA relies on the levy collected
from its members to fund its activities. The levy is based on the total
assessed value of class 5 & 6 properties.
Residential
and any residential portion of commercial buildings are not subject to
BIA levies. The levy is collected for the DIA by the District of Salmon
Arm. In addition to programs funded by the levy, the DIA has a variety
of activities which are self-funded and sponsored.
Where the DIA works
The DIA area has grown since its original beginnings. The boundaries were expanded during the 1997 Renewal process. The DIA area encompasses the entire Town Centre of Salmon Arm, from the waterfront to Okangan Avenue, from McGuire Lake to 5 th street SW. In 2002, the members approved the DIA goals and projects until 2009.
DIA Board & Committees
Since the mid 1980's, the DIA has advocated for merchants and property owners on political, economic development, environmental & social issues. It has continued with its beautification efforts, coordinated great promotional events, marketed the economic potential to many and supported its members in any way it could to make the town centre the place to be.
Here
are some of the highlights:
| Marketing & Promotions | ||
| DIA Website | Do the Holidays Downtown Christmas Promotions | Downtown Halloween Treat Trail |
| Merchant Matinees | Very Important Visitor Program | Shuswap Business Awards |
| Feel the Rhythm Downtown Street Entertainment | CPR Holiday Train | Merry Merchant Holiday Shopping Spree |
| Gateway Banner Project | Sweeps Week | Shop Talk Series |
| Thriving in a Big Box World | DIA sponsors the Business Development Coach Program | Street Talk Newsletter |
| Beautification & Revitalization | ||
| Town Centre Street Tree Program | DIA represented on the OUC Shuswap Advisory Committee | DIA Revite Committee |
| Graduation Floral Bed Project | DIA sponsors the "Partners in Community Leadership Youth Project" | Adopt a Tree Program |
| Street Cleaning Program | Town Centre Street Revitalization | Urban Street Revitalization |
| Street Furniture Program | Trans Canada Hwy Banner Program | Sweeps Week |
358 Alexander Street NE
PO Box 1928
Salmon Arm, BC
V1E 4P9
Phone: 250 832-5440
Fax: 250 832-5039
E-mail: info@salmonarmdowntown.com