What is a BIA?

The Mirvish Village BIA is one of 60 BIAs in Toronto, and was officially designated in 2005. A Business Improvement Area is an association of property owners, business operators and commercial tenants, within a specified area, who work in partnership with all levels of government to enhance their business area. Support of BIAs is provided by the Toronto Association of Business Improvement Areas (TABIA), which is the umbrella organization for BIAs.

The Mirvish Village BIA is managed by an appointed Board of Management of six area volunteers and the two local councillors. One part-time staff person manages the day to day operation of the BIA.

PHOTO: Pedestrian Sundays

A BIA allows local business people and property owners to join together to:

• improve and enhance the design, safety and security features of the area
• act as the voice of the community with government
• beautify and maintain the streets and buildings within the BIA
• promote Mirvish Village as a business and destination area
• support local business
• liaise with the community through newsletters and special events

The BIA is funded by a special tax levy calculated on commercial properties of the area and based proportionately on their assessed value. The BIA operates within an annual budget approved by the BIA membership and Toronto Council.

Mirvish Village BIA
Board of Management

Russell Lazar, Chair
Honest Eds
581 Bloor St West, Toronto M6G1K3
Phone: 416-537-2111
Fax: 416-537-3041

Atique Azad, Vice Chair
Butler's Pantry
591 Markham St, Toronto M6G 2L7
Phone: 416-822-4949
Email: atiqazad@yahoo.com

Frances Wood, Secretary
Southern Accent Restaurant
595 Markham St, Toronto M6G 2L7
Phone: 416-536-3211
Fax: 416-536-3548
Email: cajun@southernaccent.com

Dennis Meidlein, Treasurer
TD Canada Trust
574 Bloor St. West, Toronto
Phone: 416-534-9211 ex 250
Email: dennis.meidlein@td.com

Holly Gnaedinger
Twice Found
608 Markham St, Toronto M6G 2L8
Phone: 416-534-3904
Email: twicefound@bellnet.ca

Karen Wilson
KarenFOUNDit
588 Markham St, Toronto M6G 2L8
Phone: 416-535-7432
Email: karenfoundit@sympatico.ca

Deputy Mayor Joe Pantalone
Ward 19 Trinity-Spadina
Toronto City Hall
Suite C17, 100 Queen St West, Toronto M5H 2N2
Phone: 416-392-4009
Fax: 416-392-4100
Email: councillor_pantalone@toronto.ca

Councillor Adam Vaughan
Ward 20 Trinity-Spadina
Toronto City Hall
Suite C50, 100 Queen Street W, Toronto M5H 2N2
Phone: 416-392-4044
Fax: 416-392-4130
Email: councillor_vaughan@toronto.ca

Clorraine Dennie
BIA Coordinator
Email: info@mirvishvillagebia.com