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The North Shore Business Improvement Association (NSBIA) is celebrating 25 years serving its community, and they’ve got lots to be proud of. New infrastructure improvements, a growing list of businesses and a new manager who brings plenty of enthusiasm are all contributing to a sense of momentum that has everyone at the BIA excited about the future. “2013 is our five-year renewal period, where we get to renew our mandate through the city of Kamloops,” explains Lynda Douglas, the BIA’s board president. “The renewal is voted on by levee holders, or commercial property owners on the North Shore, and they should all be receiving letters soon letting them know what’s going on. It’s a huge part of what’s happening on the North Shore at the BIA. It will allow us to continue to do the work we do, which is to attract and maintain business on the North Shore.” Serving business is the heart of a business improvement association, of course, but it’s really a first step in building community. “Our primary focus is to build and enhance business on the North Shore, market our commercial areas and assist in business development, but we are also working to bring people to the North Shore, to experience an amazing shopping or recreational experience,” says Lynda. “We want to highlight the fantastic stores we have on the North Shore, not to
nity and understanding its needs, and the new leadership at the NSBIA office brings a long-standing love and knowledge of the area with him. “We have a fantastic new manager – Steven Puhallo – who has deep roots in the community, both coming from an local historic family, and with his present community involvement. He’s got tons of energy and it’s contagious; he’s rejuvenated the RSOE - fr ear jan 25 2012.indd 1 energy of the board,” says Lynda. “It’s been an awesome first month,” says Steven of his new post. “There’s so much potential on the North Shore. We have a strong president and a strong board. It’s a great team to be a part of and a job I’m thoroughly enjoying.” “We are all committed to continually improving this neighbourhood,” adds Lynda. As one of the recent recipients of Serving business is the heart of a funds raised through the A&W Charity Golf business improvement association, Tournament, they are in the middle of a of course, but it’s really a first step beautification project on the corner of Fortune and Leigh, following many others that over in building community. the years have seen landscaping and façade NSBIA president Lynda Douglas updates all over the North Shore business districts. Now they are looking forward to mention our beautiful landscape with all of our some of the biggest work they’ve undertaken to date, with long-term rejuvenation projgreat paths and parks.” It begins with really digging into the commu– continued on page 2
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Ernie’s friends moved away from the neighbourhood…
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At Chartwell, they’re just down the hall.
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Ernie is part of an active
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community again. Like to have your friends down the hall? We can help.
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