Yaletown Business Improvement Association News

Yaletown BIA News | June 1.07

Issue: 5

Dear Yaletown BIA Member,

Summer is upon us...and so we thought we'd update you on a few business issues before our Spring Marketing Report newsletter comes out next week. Until then...

Fighting for Lower Taxes
We are lobbying hard at City Council to have the commercial property taxes lowered, especially in areas affected by Canada Line construction. We have met with City Councillors, worked with and supported the Fair Tax Coalition, and presented letters from YBIA members directly to Mayor and Council. And we are having an effect. City Council has responded by reducing the tax increase on commercial properties by 1%. This translates into a saving for Yaletown businesses of over $390,000 this year. While your overall tax bill may increase, it will not be increasing by as much as the City had planned. Councillors are now openly discussing lowering the tax rate even further for commercial property owners, as well as streamlining or reducing the other costs of business permitting and licensing. Keep up to date with all Fair Tax Coalition news here

New Yaletown Rotary Club connects you to Olympic Opportunities
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Wondering what the 2010 Olympics can do for your business? Learn from guest speaker KEN VELDMAN-Manager, Business Connections, Winter Games Secretariat. Attend the Yaletown Rotary Club meeting June 7th 5:30pm.

Contact yaletownrc@gmail.com for details.

Lions Club is coming to Yaletown
The first information meeting will be held @ 2:30 on June 4/2007 at Provence Marinaside. For more information on becoming a chartered member, please contact Robert Mah at robmah@telus.net

Ever been benched?
Check out the 'new' refurbished benches along the raised loading bays in the 1000 block of Mainland. The YBIA saved the benches from removal by the City, and has adopted these benches and refurbished them for the enjoyment of everyone. Have a seat!

Concierge Walk 2007 a great success!

Sampling original Mexican chocolate summer drinks, refueling with the seasons' chef and bartenders' creations, touring the latest in fashion, beauty and home design and wrapping up at a hot party - Yaletown's 2007 concierge tour was one of the best ever. This year's business mix featured some of Yaletown's new businesses - which strengthened the Yaletown brand as "fresh styles, modern design". The concierge refer thousand of visitors to Yaletown every year, and we keep Yaletown top of mind through our innovative concierge program.

Yaletown Ambassadors
Met the Yaletown Ambassadors yet? Our Ambassadors have been meeting members, providing security services and welcoming guests to Yaletown since May 8th. You will be receiving an important security package in the mail soon. Please watch for it or contact the YBIA at (604)648-7473.

Yaletown Business Improvement Association
604-683-7473 | www.yaletowninfo.com

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