The Sparks Street Business Improvement Area (BIA) is preparing for a boundary expansion. The recent focus on Downtown Revitalization has highlighted a significant portion of the downtown core as being underrepresented at the local level. The need for business support, local representation, advocacy and management of public realm is more important than ever. The BIA has a proven track record of creating positive change and advocating for its members. With a focus on business retention and expansion, economic development, destination development, public realm and programming, the BIA is well positioned to expand its area of influence beyond historic Sparks Street. This boundary expansion of the BIA will extend these essential services to the heart of the downtown core. Once approved, the BIA expansion will come into effect January, 2025. Learn more about the proposed BIA expansion and what it means for Sparks Street and downtown Ottawa. Open House Where: Moulin De Provence - 30 Metcalfe Street When: Thurs. September 5th @ 4pm-7pm For more details, visit: https://lnkd.in/dS4QS6sr #DowntownOttawa #SparksStreet #CityBuilding #DowtownRevitalization #BIA
Sparks Street BIA & Mall Authority
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Shop. Savour. Social. Come to historic Sparks Street in Canada’s Capital. Discover the unique, lively and beautiful.
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Sparks Street offers an exciting downtown community mix that works collectively, is diverse, combining financial institutions, restaurants, shops, services, entertainment and more. We're an outdoor environment where pedestrians have priority – an oasis away from traffic, a meeting space that provides a unique experience for families, tourists and workers alike!
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As part of its key economic development initiatives, the Sparks Street BIA is excited to launch a comprehensive leasing support program. This is an evolving program, and the BIA is committed to adapting in response to the diverse needs of entrepreneurs and property owners in the downtown core. Business retention and expansion is essential for a thriving commercial core. The BIA is actively engaging with entrepreneurs, brokers, property owners, and municipal staff to better understand the environment of operating on Sparks Street and in the downtown Ottawa area. The BIA serves as a bridge between entrepreneurs and property owners to ensure a diverse and vibrant mix of businesses for a thriving commercial core for locals and visitors alike. For leasing program details, visit: https://lnkd.in/gGTZUw6q
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An incredible opportunity for Ottawa-based artists... "Facilitated by the Ottawa Music Industry Coalition (OMIC), the new Music x Business Development Fund aims to support the growth and innovation of Ottawa's music industry. Thanks to funding from Kinaxis, the 2024 Music Video Production Stream will provide direct funding to music industry professionals to facilitate the production of high-quality music videos, whether live or recorded, showcasing original music by artists based in the Ottawa region. This initiative seeks to amplify local music, foster creativity, and promote online engagement for Ottawa's vibrant music community."
Ottawa-based artists: We want to fund your next music video! 💸 In partnership with Kinaxis, OMIC is thrilled to launch our new seed grant program, the Music x Business Development Fund - Video Stream. Thanks to funding from Kinaxis, artists, videographers, venue workers and more can apply for up to $2,000 in funding to produce high-quality music videos, whether live or recorded, showcasing original music by local artists! Applications are open now until September 4th, 2024 at 5:00pm ET. Applicants must be registered OMIC members to apply. Learn more at https://lnkd.in/e5R3mwNx! __ Les artistes d'Ottawa : on veux financer ton prochain vidéoclip ! 💸 La CIMO et Kinaxis lance fièrement le nouveau fonds de développement « Music x Business » - volet de production vidéo. Grâce au financement de Kinaxis, les artistes, vidéastes, diffuseurs, etc… qui visent produire des vidéoclips de haute qualité, sur scène ou enregistrés, mettant en vedette la musique originale d’artistes locaux peuvent recevoir jusqu’à 2 000 $ de financement pour leurs projets. La date limite pour postuler est le 4 septembre 2024 à 17 h 00 HE. Les candidats doivent être membres de la CIMO pour postuler. Visitez https://lnkd.in/e5R3mwNx pour plus d'informations !
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Sparks Street (https://lnkd.in/gk-CCaNC) Sparks Street is proud to be one of the most vibrant commercial districts. From Ribfest to Buskerfest to Winterlude, a beautiful, pedestrian friendly oasis in downtown Ottawa for every season. #OCOBIA5
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Well, this deserves a toast... Both 'Stolen Goods Bar' and 'Jackalope' have earned a spot on the 'Best Bars in Ottawa' list! Jackalope (212 Sparks Street) is a hidden speakeasy, connected to the ground-level restaurant and bar, Rabbit Hole. It strikes a classy, exclusive vibe, with a curved marble bar that seats about eight guests. A few tables in the darkened surroundings offer even greater intimacy. Stolen Goods (106 Sparks Street), a 20-seat cocktail bar, is usually packed. Reservations are vital if you want to sip the sophisticated and unique creations at this self- described “unconventional” cocktail bar. Read more here: https://lnkd.in/gXkhbWSX
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It was a pleasure to host this meeting, joining passionate community leaders and organizations together to reimagine the vacant space at 300 Sparks Street. We look forward to seeing where our collaborative effort take us!
Exciting news! I engaged with passionate community leaders and organizations at a meeting hosted by Sparks Street BIA & Mall Authority and Arts Network Ottawa / Réseau des arts d'Ottawa to reimagine the vacant space (old movie theatres) at 300 Sparks Street. This collaborative effort aims to transform the area into a dynamic arts hub, greatly benefiting our community and injecting new life into our downtown core. ~~~ Des nouvelles excitantes ! J'ai participé avec des dirigeants et des organismes communautaires passionnés à une réunion organisée par Sparks Street BIA & Mall Authority et Arts Network Ottawa / Réseau des arts d'Ottawa pour réimaginer l'espace vacant (anciens cinémas) au 300, rue Sparks. Cet effort de collaboration vise à transformer le secteur en un centre artistique dynamique, ce qui profitera grandement à notre communauté et insufflera une nouvelle vie au cœur de notre centre-ville.
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It was great to meet with Ottawa's Night Commissioner, Mathieu Grondin, and Mike Bureau from the City of Ottawa's economic development office, to tour Sparks Street and discuss all things community, economic and destination development. #SparksStreet #CityOfOttawa
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Looking forward to seeing Ottawa's tech and business community come together on Sparks Street for the Invest Ottawa 'Let's Tech Together' event. All proceeds from tickets will help support Shepherds of Good Hope Join us: https://lnkd.in/gdW9Ug3b #LetsTechTogether #SparksStreet
🚨 TONIGHT! 4 - 8 p.m. 🚨 Join us at 3 Brewers on Sparks Street BIA & Mall Authority for a "Let's Tech Together" event. Mix and mingle with #Ottawa's tech and business community and raise a glass to the start of the summer season. 🎟 : https://lnkd.in/gdW9Ug3b All proceeds from tickets will help support Shepherds of Good Hope Hosted in partnership with Invest Ottawa, Algonquin College of Applied Arts and Technology, Carleton University, Capital Angel Network, Innovation Gatineau, Kanata North Business Association, Collège La Cité, Launch Lab, L-SPARK Startup Accelerator 🇨🇦, Ottawa Tourism, Queen's University, St. Lawrence College, Techopia, University of Ottawa, and Wesley Clover
Let's Tech Together!
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Kevin McHale, Executive Director of the Sparks Street BIA & Mall Authority, contributes to discussion about office workers returning to downtown, maximizing potential and opportunity, managing change and being bold and taking risks to make a great city. Give the CityTalk episode a listen: https://lnkd.in/ghti4Tey
Street Level Thinking. Season 2 of the CUI podcast continues with Mary W. Rowe interviewing two people who think from the street level and know the connective tissue required to make a city great. Nathalie Carrier, Executive Director, Vanier Business Improvement Association (BIA) and Kevin McHale, Executive Director of Sparks Street BIA and Mall Authority discuss office workers returning to the downtown core, maximizing potential and opportunity, managing change and being bold and taking risks to make a great city. You can find the CityTalk episodes wherever you listen to your podcasts. https://lnkd.in/ghti4Tey #citybuilding #greatcities #podcasts #Ottawa #streetlevelthinking
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Our team is looking forward to attending 'Let's Tech Together', for an evening of networking with tech/innovation enthusiasts and supporting downtown business. Don't forget to RSVP and join us as we kick off summer 2024 as a collaborative community in downtown Ottawa: https://shorturl.at/6nAYX #InvestOttawa #LetsTechTogether
President and CEO, Invest Ottawa; SheBoot Co-Founder; Director of the Board; Community Leader
Let's Tech Together: Join Us as We Kick Off Summer 2024 as a Collaborative Community in Downtown Ottawa: • Wednesday, July 3 • 4-8PM • 3 Brasseurs | 3 Brewers Canada at 240 Sparks Street • Tickets are $25 will all proceeds donated to Shepherds of Good Hope • RSVP: https://shorturl.at/6nAYX • All are welcome! • Sincere thanks to our generous sponsors: RBCx, Welch LLP and Jones DesLauriers. We could not do this without you. Come and join the Ottawa tech and innovation community for an evening of networking, appetizers, and bevvies. Mix and mingle with tech and innovation enthusiasts. Support downtown business and a great cause. Our ecosystem is coming together, and we want you! Let's Tech Together is collaboratively hosted by amazing partners across our ecosystem: • Algonquin College of Applied Arts and Technology • Carleton University • Capital Angel Network • Innovation Gatineau • Invest Ottawa • Kanata North Business Association • Collège La Cité • Launch Lab • L-SPARK Startup Accelerator 🇨🇦 • OCOBIA • Ottawa Tourism • Ottawa Board of Trade • Queen's University • Sparks Street BIA & Mall Authority • St. Lawrence College • Techopia - Ottawa Business Journal • University of Ottawa • Wesley Clover Registration includes a one-drink ticket (which is redeemable for house wine, draught beer, or soft drinks), unlimited munchies, and great conversation! Additional drinks can be purchased directly using a card or cash. Ample parking is available at the lot nearby and downtown; or at Sheraton or ALT Hotels. Let's raise a glass together to the start of the summer season! We look forward to welcoming you this week! Join us to celebrate tech in Ottawa together as a collaborative community :)
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