New DIA board acclaimed

The North Bay Downtown Improvement Area has a new Board of Management for the 2019 – 2022 term. 

The following were acclaimed to represent the general membership.

Katie Bevan                        The FARM                                              154 Main Street West

Rae Brenne                         Stix and Stones                                      147 Main Street West

Nicholas Clement                Moose FM                                              108 Main Street East

Todd Gledhill                        Waxman Records                                  106 Main Street West

Polly Hatter                          Deluxe Tattoo Social Club                     187 Main Street East

Lyn Loxton                           The Queen Majesty Antiques                168 Main Street East

Michelle Trudeau                 Michelle’s FrameMaker & Gallery          168 Main Street West

The North Bay Downtown Improvement Area was created in 1977.

The Mission Statement "To preserve and develop the heart of North Bay." was adopted by the DIA in 1995 and remains its primary objective. 

"The DIA concentrates on tourism, business retention and expansion, and promotions," says a news release. "Festivals and special events are held at various times throughout the year in an effort to increase traffic levels, enhance the profile of the Downtown and strengthen investor confidence in the Downtown core."

The 30th Old Fashioned Christmas Walk, sponsored by the DIA takes place Friday, November 30, 6 p.m. until 9. 

Outgoing board members include Bob Alger, Peter Hobbs, Barry Klus, Geoff Richardson and Thor von Estorff.