Yonge North York BIA
Yonge North York BIA
North York, Ontario, Canada
Description

The Yonge North York Business Improvement Area (BIA) was recently established and is one of over 80 BIAs in Toronto. Our organization is overseen by a voluntary Board of Directors from our business community. Representing over 1600 business and commercial property members, with over 30,000 employees and 51,000 residents within our district, we are one of the largest BIA’s in Toronto. Located along the Yonge corridor between Hwy 401 and just North of Finch Avenue, our urban district is experiencing significant development. The Yonge North York BIA’s vision is to be the preferred destination in North Toronto for businesses, residents, visitors and workers to live, work and play: By promoting the area as an accessible, safe, urban, vibrant and alternative destination to downtown Toronto and the suburbs; By creating economic growth and opportunity for members; and By improving the quality of life through business attraction, capacity building, events, marketing, public realm, retention and revitalization.

Number of employees
2 - 10 employees
Company website
https://yongenorthyork.com/
Categories
Data visualization Communications Project management Grant writing Website development
Industries
Business services

Recent projects

Yonge North York Broker's Event Photography

The challenges brought about by COVID-19, many businesses have adopted the hybrid work model, causing concerns for office owners. Our objective is to alleviate this by creating more opportunities for owners with vacant units to rent their spaces. We aim to showcase the space through vibrant photos suitable for social media, website and any marketing collateral purpose. These images will serve to promote the office building, specifically emphasizing the available units. Additionally, this content will be featured on our upcoming website, ensuring it stays current with our evolving functionality.

Admin Willowdale BIA
Matches 1
Category Illustration + 4
Closed

Event Planning - Yonge North York Sustainability Themed Event

The expected outcome of the project is to successfully organize and execute a sustainability event that not only raises awareness but also engages and educates business owners and workers about sustainable practices. Yonge North York BIA had actively joined the CleanTO every April fo over 3 years to gather workers, residents as well as business owners together to improve the Yonge North York Corridor streetscape and park spaces. We are seeking an event planner to revision our past event into a new format and offering that will better engage our membership and community.

Admin Willowdale BIA
Matches 1
Category Marketing strategy + 4
Closed

Yonge North York Event Planning For Office Workers

The goal of the "Event Planning for the Office Building" project is to enhance workplace engagement and culture through a series of strategically planned events throughout the year. Last year, we saw success with a holiday entertainment pop-up, which we would like to expand with new and creative ideas. Our Business Improvement Area includes a number of office towers which face challenges due to high vacancy rates. By working together with Property Managers, we aim to contribute to an attractive office environment for workers by creating a series of event pop ups and activations. The pop-ups are also intended as an opportunity to raise awareness of the offerings of the commercial area as well as collect worker emails for future marketing.

Admin Willowdale BIA
Matches 1
Category Workplace culture + 4
Closed

Yonge North York BIA PR Strategy & Research

Project Objective: The main objective of this project is for students to conduct comprehensive research and compile a list of relevant press contacts within our spheres of interest, including destination marketing, arts & culture events, business development, and public realm. This initiative aims to establish a strategic foundation for effective public relations outreach, ensuring targeted and impactful communication with key media outlets. Project Goal: The project's overarching goal is to empower our organization with a robust PR strategy by providing a resourceful compilation of press contacts. This compilation will serve as a valuable tool for future communication efforts, ensuring that our messages reach the right channels and resonate effectively within our target areas, ultimately enhancing our visibility and impact across various domains.

Admin Willowdale BIA
Matches 1
Category Communications + 4
Closed

Latest feedback

Jooyun Lee
Student
April 25, 2024
Project feedback
Had a wonderful experience working with everyone in the BIA team. Was given all the guidance/support needed to complete this project!
Riipen Level UP πŸš€
Level UP: September 2023 - March 2024
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Yonge North York BIA
Destination Promotional Materials for Key Venues - Attracting Festival and Event Organizers
Yonge North York BIA
Karen Orie
Student
April 12, 2024
Project feedback
Throughout the internship, I've gained invaluable insights into event planning and networking strategies, and I appreciate the guidance and support provided by you and the team. The exposure to different aspects of the planning process has been incredibly enriching, and I am grateful for the trust placed in me to handle various responsibilities. However, I wanted to bring to your attention a point of constructive feedback. While I found the overall direction and objectives of the projects clear, there were instances where I struggled with understanding specific deliverables and timelines. This occasionally led to some confusion and inefficiencies in my workflow. Moving forward, I believe that providing clearer and more detailed guidelines on deliverables, along with specific expectations and deadlines, would greatly enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of the internship experience for future interns. This could include regular check-ins to clarify any uncertainties and ensure alignment on objectives. Despite this challenge, I am genuinely appreciative of the opportunity to learn and grow within the role. I am committed to addressing any areas of improvement and continuing to contribute positively to the team.
Riipen Level UP πŸš€
Level UP: September 2023 - March 2024
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Yonge North York BIA
Yonge North York Networking Event Planning
Yonge North York BIA
Asya Pryce
Student
April 12, 2024
Project feedback
I wanted to share some feedback on my recent internship experience for the benefit of future interns and your team's improvement. Overall, my time spent interning with your organization was positive and significantly contributed to my professional growth. Working alongside individuals from diverse backgrounds provided invaluable insights and enriched my learning experience. However, there were instances where communication within the team was not as effective as it could have been. I would recommend implementing clearer communication channels, such as email directives, to ensure that interns' time is utilized efficiently. Despite this slight challenge, I appreciated the opportunity to collaborate with the Yonge North York BIA and contribute to meaningful projects. Thank you for the opportunity to grow and learn during my internship.
Riipen Level UP πŸš€
Level UP: September 2023 - March 2024
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Yonge North York BIA
Yonge North York Networking Event Planning
Yonge North York BIA