Mission Statement: To represent and promote the interests of our members and create a unique business environment that welcomes customers.
In 1982, the provincial government, concerned business people, and community leaders saw a need for communities to be focused and competitive. A structure allowing the downtown cores to be defined as Business Improvement Areas was put in place, which became a positive force for downtown development. As a result, the BIA in Sussex was formed and incorporated under the title of the Sussex Downtown Business Association Inc., now commonly referred to as the DBA.
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Funding for our many activities comes form a municipal levy imposed on non-residential properties within the BIA. Money is used to maintain, improve, and beautify municipal lands and buildings to encourage business development in our area.
10 Benefits of the DBA
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Business cooperation for the common good.
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Effective action on downtown issues.
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More effective business/municipal partnerships.
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Joint promotion and marketing.
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A clear voice for downtown.
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Management of the downtown as a unit.
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Pooling of financial resources.
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Coordinated standards of design.
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A good framework for volunteer efforts.
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Greater civic pride.
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