Subject: Yaletown BIA News
From: Yaletown Business Improvement Association
Date: Fri, 9 Nov 2007 18:14:33 -0500 (EST)
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Yaletown BIA News  |  November 9.07
Issue: 11

Yaletown Business Improvement Association News
 
Dear Yaletown BIA Member,

Just before we launch into the holiday season in Yaletown, we wanted to take the opportunity to update members on the success of recent events and inform you about upcoming events.

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2010 Olympic Opportunities Workshops
The Olympic Opportunities workshop for retailers was delivered in early October. Participants such as West Coast Hot Yoga and ArtWorks discovered the process for applying to become an Olympic supplier, as well as the potential for Olympic-related business. The next Olympic Opportunities workshop is for restaurants on November 13th. Check the details on our website.
 
trick ot treatersYaletown's Halloween Trick or Treat Parade gets bigger & better every year!

The Halloween Trick or Treat Parade was even bigger than last year, with more than 700 children and their parents haunting the neighbourhood. More than 80 businesses welcomed them with treats for big and small. News of this event was carried by Novus TV, CBC Radio One and through more than 6,000 invitations delivered to homes throughout the area.
 
Taste of YaletownThird Annual
Taste of Yaletown
was a huge success!

More than 20 participating restaurants offered special menus at three fixed price points including some innovative signature dishes. New to the table this year were Fuse Pan Asian Express and Goldfish Pacific Kitchen. Also, more than 40 retailers participated in this year's event with specials, wine tastings and American Express promotions.

To see some great coverage of the event from Novus TV, click on this link.

November SACS release

Downtown is going Dumpster-Free
To keep up to date on all the details about going DUMPSTER FREE in Yaletown, download the one of the regular SACS [Streets and Alleys Cleanup Strategies] Project Updates. The November newsletter is now available on the website.


Fresh and New in Yaletown

MARIMEKKO COMES TO YALETOWN
Marimekko Concept Store has just opened in Yaletown at 1233 Hamilton St., 604-609-2881
www.marimekkostore.ca

FLITE RESTAURANT OPENS TONIGHT!
Yaletown's newest wine bar/restaurant is opening tonight at 1269 Hamilton Street near Drake. 604-687-1269
www.fliterestaurant.com
Yaletown Business Improvement Association
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