October 30, 2024
Media Advisory: Provincial election brings Halifax business community together.
Halifax, N.S. – With a provincial election less than 30 days away, the nine business improvement districts (BIDs) across the Halifax Regional Municipality (HRM) are working together to ensure their voice is heard.
“We work collaboratively on issues of mutual concern, and routinely share information and best practices with one another,” says Sue Uteck, Halifax BIDs Chair, and Executive Director of Spring Garden Area Business Association. “The campaign period is actually one of the best times to have our voices heard, as we can inform platforms, which can then become policy, in the next government.”
Business improvement districts (BIDs) are organizations, created and funded by local businesses, that provide essential services that support economic growth such as marketing, advocacy, and placemaking. HRM is home to nine active BIDs, working tirelessly across various communities, while more than 500 BIDs operate nationwide in Canada.
After the November 26th election, the Halifax BIDs will be calling on the new provincial government to work collaboratively with them on identifying solutions to the ongoing challenges their members face on a day-to-day basis.
“Our businesses continue to grapple with issues related to mental health, addictions, homelessness, theft, violent crime and urban development,” says Uteck. “To ensure the long-term prosperity of Halifax’s downtowns and main streets we have to work together on this.”
To read the full position letter submitted by the nine business improvement districts (Downtown Dartmouth, Downtown Halifax, North End Halifax, Porters Lake, Quinpool Area, Sackville, Spring Garden Area, Spryfield, Village on Main) click here.
