Member survey results shape mandate for MBA renewal
The results of the Marpole Business Association’s Member Survey indicated some strong areas of concern for member business and property owners.
Topping the list were two issues - Parking and Policing/Crime issues.
These issues were followed by Graffiti Vandalism, Street Cleanliness, Promotional Events and Traffic & Speed Management (tied).
The survey results will have a direct impact upon many continuing and future programs & projects undertaken by the MBA.
The future mandate of the MBA will include a continued focus on the above issues, the maintenance of current programming, and will build upon the strong identity of Marpole as the Gateway to Vancouver.
The MBA Board of Directors has approved a Draft Budget for 2005-2006, which is included in this newsletter for your review.
This Budget would be the first in a proposed new seven year mandate for the Association.
As a grassroots group, the Marpole Business Association is directly accountable to you, the membership. Thus the Association takes direction from the members according to their stated wishes and concerns.
The Association will be hosting two member Open Houses in June, for the purposes of discussing the future mandate of the Association, and to obtain member feedback on that mandate.
These Open Houses are open to all members, whether you are a business or property owner, or both.
The first of the two Open Houses will take place on Tuesday, June 22nd, from 6 PM to 8 PM, at Marpole Place, located at 70th Ave. and Hudson St.
The second Open House will take place on Tuesday, June 29th, also from 6 PM to 8 PM at Marpole Place.
Peter Vaisbord, Coordinator of BIA Programs for the City of Vancouver, will be on hand to answer questions and to discuss the MBA’s future mandate and renewal.
There will be also be presentations on the past four years of the Association’s programs and projects, its long-term, strategic goals for the future, and on its future funding structure.
Refreshments will be served.
Please RSVP to either one of the Open House dates. Call 604-418-8232, or email us at marpolebia@marpoleonline.com.
We hope to see you there!
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