About Us

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The Downtown Bank Street Business Improvement Area (BIA) is a 15 block shopping district and community that strives to make the area cleaner, safer and more vibrant.

The Downtown Bank Street BIA is leading a new spirit of cooperation among property owners, businesses and the community by providing a range of programs including maintenance, marketing, economic vitality and physical improvements.

These programs are designed to retain, expand and attract businesses and investment to improve the downtown environment. The result is the establishment of the Downtown Bank Street BIA as the premier business, cultural and entertainment destination in the Ottawa Area.

Bank Street BIA Board of Directors

Co-Chairmen

  • Mr. Stephen Tanner, Staples Business Depot
  • Mr. Brian Roberts, Epic Realty Partners,

2013 Board Members

  • Mr. Kevin Martin, Stroked Ego, Marketing Committee Chairman
  • Mr. Derrick Thompson, Thompson Jewellers
  • Mr. Bill Joe, Cathay Holdings, Advocacy Committee Chairman
  • Mr. Frank Saab, Saab Salon & Spa
  • Ms. Councillor Diane Holmes, City of Ottawa
  • Mr. David Nixon, Edible Arrangements, Maintenance Committee Chairman
  • Mr. Ian Capstick, Media Style, Village Committee Chairman

BIA Staff

  • Christine Leadman, Executive Director
  • Suzanne Racine, Assistant to the Director
  • Charlie Crabb, Social Media Coordinator

If you are interested in participating with a committee or becoming a member of the board, please email Christine Leadman at: [email protected].