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What we do
Downtown Carleton Place BIA
BIA funding creates progamming like, events, promotions, advertising, placemaking ongoing social media and beautification.
Social Media
We constantly share updates, connecting the community to our neighbourhood
Advertising
We promote Downtown Carleton Place – signage, banners, digital & print.
Beautification
Beautiful seasonal flowers, holiday decor and interesting placemaking projects.
Special events
We collaborate and organize events in our community all year long.
Support Local spend campaign
Downtown Carleton Place Gift Card
Take advantage of this support local initiative by accepting or selling the Downtown Carleton Place Gift Card. We are stronger together – and together we offer clients the power of exceptional local choice.
Embrace Local. Offer Local.
Simplicity
Take advantage of existing technology by using your existing credit card terminal – clients can redeem with a simple swipe.
Convenience
No waiting for cheques or reimbursements – your funds are deposited just like all credit card transactions
Strength
Power of choice – join forces and promote each other – give clients the best overall experience and drive traffic.
Funding Programs in Downtown Carleton Place
This program is administrated by the Town of Carleton Place. If you wish to apply for funding, please book a preliminary appointment with the planning department you can phone or email: planning@carletonplace.ca
Beautification & cleanliness, Community engagement and events, advertising and promotion. This is a new initiative for 2025.
More details coming soon.
APPLICATION FORMS COMING SOON
BIA BOARD MEETINGS
A bit about your BIA Board.
The BIA Board is made up of volunteer property and business owners representing your interests to carry out our mandates of promotion and beautification.
Monthly Meetings
We meet once monthly to work on ongoing projects and vote to continue our works – these are open to attend.
Addressing the Board
If you wish to have 15 minutes to address the board. Reach out via email to add your business to the agenda.
Minutes
We post the minutes so you can review what we’re working on at each of our previous meetings.
Volunteer
We know representation matters -if you wish get involved and become a board member you can apply here.
Get involved
Community Resources
Planning an Event
Forms & Documents
When planning an event – Make sure you have all the necessary forms and applications submitted.
FORMS & DOCUMENTS
Community Enrichment
Grants & Funding
Funding for community enrichment is approved twice annually if funding is available end of February & beginning of August
APPLICATION FORM
Support Community Events
Volunteer & reppresent
Get involved with community events – volunteer or participate – represent your business
GET INVOLVED