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Sparks Street BIA

The Sparks Street Business Improvement Area is proud to be one of the most vibrant commercial districts in Ottawa. Sparks Street BIA business and property owners work together with our partners to improve, promote and undertake projects that create a beautiful, pedestrian friendly oasis in downtown Ottawa.

The range of activities that Sparks Street BIA undertakes include:

  • Marketing: Understanding who area customers are, and creating effective promotions to retain and expand the customer and visitor base
     

  • Business recruitment: Working with property owners to ensure that available space is occupied, and that an optimum business and service mix is achieved and maintained
     

  • Special events: Organizing and partnering in special events that highlight the unique attributes of the area and increase customer visits

Sparks Street BIA Staff:

Kevin McHale
Executive Director

Christine Rozak
Economic Development Director

 

Meghan Page

Social Media and Administration Coordinator.


Bob Rumscheidt

Event and Site Logistics Manager

 

Sparks Street BIA Board of Directors:

Board Chair:  Lindsay Appotive
Owner, True Bijoux

 

Board Vice Chair:  Stefania Capovilla

Owner, Society Salon & Blow Dry Bar

Treasurer:  Peter Chase 

Operating Partner, Bier Markt Ottawa

Mall Authority Representative:  Daniel Hayston

Owner, Le Moulin de Provence KD

Ariel Troster

Councillor, Somerset Ward, City of Ottawa

 

Maria Rasouli

Owner, Escape Tours & Rentals

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Sparks Street BIA Adendas and Meetings

2023 2024
* Combined BIA and Mall Authority Board Meeting   

** Minutes Pending Approval

2023
2024

Meeting will be held in person unless otherwise stated.
Meetings are 1-1.5 hours in length depending on the agenda.

All previous minutes can be accessed at the Sparks Street Office.

 

Members and public are welcome to attend and observe a meeting.  To participate in the meeting or bring forth an item of discussion, members can request to be put on the agenda within five business days prior to the scheduled meeting date. Contact the Executive Director if you wish to observe or participate in a board meeting – 

executive director@sparkslive.com

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