If you own a business in Downtown Fergus, you might automatically be a member of the Fergus BIA by virtue of your location. Your input and assistance with our activities are very welcome. Please do not hesitate to reach out should you have any questions.

Who is the BIA

A Business Improvement Area (BIA) is a geographical area that is established through municipal By-law and is governed under The Municipal Act of Ontario. With support from the municipality, a BIA coordinates the organization, physical improvement and supports the economic development of the business area. BIAs are governed by a volunteer Board of Directors, composed of businesses, property owners, persons voted in by rate-paying members and at least one member of municipal Council. The Board is elected every two-four years, normally in conjunction with Municipal elections. The Board represents the BIA membership and advocates on their behalf. The BIA holds an Annual General Meeting, at which point annual budgets are approved by the membership and other items of interest are presented.

BIA Achievements

The Fergus BIA is always expanding on the beautification of the Riverwalk and Templin Gardens with our participation in the Lighting of the Grand, Sculpture Project, bike racks, benches, flower baskets, picnic tables on the look-out and Provost Lane seating area during the spring-fall season. As with every year we hope to grow our beautification projects.

We are proud to have established the following Fergus Events: Tartan Day, Fergus Fibre Festival, Twilight at Templin, Fergus Medieval Faire, Kidstock, Classic Car Show, Steam Punk Festival, Haunted Halloween Walk and Late Night Sip & Shop.

Board Members

Melinda Croft - Chair - One and Only Handmade Marketplace

Miranda Holmes - Vice Chair - String Theory Yarn Shop

Tammy Wrice - Treasurer - Studio Boutique

Charlene Stacken - Studio Boutique

Ellen Wilson - Cocoon Interiors

Bonnie Shortill - Jaboli Boutique

Graham Wilkin - Ron Wilkin Jewellers

Town Councillor

Bronwynne Wilton - Ward 5

Contact

Fred Gordon - Administration
fergusbia@gmail.com

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Fergus BIA meetings are held on the first Wednesday of each month at The Red Door Cafe and start at 8am. Meetings are open to the Fergus BIA members and the general public.
(Feb 5 , Mar 5, Apr 2, May 7, Jn 4, Jul 2, Aug 6, Sept 3, Oct 1, Nov 5 (AGM), Dec 3)

Meeting Protocols and Procedures

Although meetings are open to attend, the monthly meetings follow a set agenda. If you would like to make a presentation to the executive committee, please reach out at least 2 weeks in advance. If you have questions or comments, you can follow up with the Fergus BIA administration and it will be provided to the executives for review.