Bio: Financial Advisor in Training at Edward Jones Canada

Bio: Over 20 years experience in Entrepreneurship, Economic Development, Business Improvement Area, Small Business Support through the City of Hamilton.

Bio: Owner of Refine Fitness Studio

Bio: General Manager - Downtown Stratford BIA. A dynamic leader versed in mentoring, motivating, & leading teams in compliance with standards.

Bio: Melissa McFarland | Executive Director Lindsay Downtown BIA

Bio: I'm the Executive Director of the Downtown Orillia BIA and worked as ED at two other BIAs. I have 20 years of community building experience.

Bio: Known to some as The Duke Of Dundas. Formerly The Prince Of Paris. Dedicated to great neighbourhoods

Bio: A passionate ED who is dedicated to leading change and fostering growth within Cooksville, the Heart of Mississauga!

Bio: Hi, I'm April Denman, Executive Director for Parry Sound Downtown Business Association and owner of Georgian Bay Refillery in Downtown Parry Sound

Bio: Orillia BIA Secretary

Bio: Current Chair on an all-volunteer BIA in Millbrook, south of Peterborough. Operator of RE/MAX Hallmark Eastern office Downtown Millbrook since 2015.

Bio: I’m chair of the Clarkson Village BIA, where I have been on the board since 2015, as well as the Pastor of Clarkson Community Church.

Bio: Happy to be here! I’ve been in this role since Sept. 2024 and look forward to learning from others as we work together to strengthen our downtowns.

Bio: Manager of the Bracebridge BIA with 20 years’ experience in PR, events, and marketing, working with partners to support a strong, vibrant downtown.

Bio: 27 years with the Downtown Brantford BIA, currently the Executive Director

Bio: Tas, Gerrard India Bazaar BIA

Bio: Executive Director for the Downtown Chatham BIA

Bio: We are a small community in Northern Ontario

Bio: I am ED for the Orangeville BIA with 17 years of experience in the BIA world.

Bio: Kingsville BIA - General Manager

Bio: Rural Business Owner and BIA Chair

Bio: I'm the Executive Director for Downtown North Bay, with a fun past in radio, politics, an NFP org, and a 5 minute stint in comedy.

Bio: Executive Director, Wellington West BIA, co-Founder, Bingeworthy Snacks

Bio: Executive Director of the Downtown Hamilton BIA

Bio: Semi-retired BIA bookkeeper with 25-years' experience. Also, served many years as a Treasurer and Director on various BIA board.

Bio: Tilbury BIA Executive Director/Event Planner

Bio: Coordinator of the Essex Centre BIA

Bio: Executive Director of International Village in Downtown Hamilton since 2010.

Bio: Community Engagement Coordinator for the International Village BIA