ABOUT DOWNTOWN PRINCE GEORGE BIA
Our Organization
Downtown Prince George (Prince George Downtown Business Improvement Association) is a non-profit society that serves all the property owners and all the businesses/tenants in the C1 Zone of Prince George. Every property owner and business in the downtown is entitled to a membership with our organization.
The organization exists through a municipal bylaw. The current 7-Year bylaw expires March 31, 2025. The organization is funded through a special, property-tax levy bylaw paid by all downtown property owners. These costs are generally passed on to businesses (renters) via rental rates and/or triple net leases. These funds are leveraged to access sponsorships, grants and revenue generating programs/events all aimed at improving and promoting downtown.
Downtown Prince George is a non-profit association with a Board of Directors made up of property and business owners. A full time Executive Director is supported by part-time, contract and limited duration staff members who execute events, programs, services and promotions. Â
Our Focus
Downtown Prince George is funded by and exists to serve its members – the downtown (C1 Zone) business and property owners. Our goal is to create a downtown Prince George that is vibrant, safe, and attractive to citizens, businesses, and visitors. We do this through advocacy and partnerships that focus on events, promotions, beautification, and business development initiatives.Â
Our levy funding allows us to ensure a solid operation and the ability to leverage funding to contribute to these priority areas. Over the last five years Downtown Prince George has received an additional $1,275,000.00 dollars in grants, sponsorships and in-kind contributions towards our programs and services. This means that we are generating an additional dollar for every dollar that comes from our property and business owners.
Our Vision
To have a vibrant and thriving downtown in Prince George that is at the heart of the community.
Our Mission
To improve and promote Prince George’s downtown through collaboration, partnership, and advocacy efforts for the ongoing vitality of Downtown PG members.
Strategic Goals
- To attract and retain members who are property and business owners.
- To increase funding that will continue to support and grow programs and services.
- To assist property and business owners to be successful and to thrive in our downtown.
- To create positive experiences for all who live, work, play & visit downtown.
Our Goals
To facilitate the enhanced improvement and beautification to create a more attractive place to work, live and visit.
To promote business and retail through cooperative and targeted promotional campaigns to grow the downtown population.
To execute and support events aimed at increasing downtown pedestrian traffic while building business awareness.
To assist and advise on matters related to the retention and attraction, development and civic infrastructure, safety and security to maximize economic opportunities.