After a successful inaugural year on the Owen Sound harbour (2009), the art banner project has recently received Owen Sound City Council approval for expansion to Owen Sound’s mainstreet Downtown (2nd Avenue East).
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The Owen Sound Downtown Improvement Area is proud to announce the appointment of three new Board Members.

Confirmed by Owen Sound City Council at their March 8, 2010 meeting, Dianne Mattice (The Rocking Horse), Renee Fair (The Candy Store Emporium), and Rodney Rodger (Greyfair Carpet & Furniture) have joined the DIA Board of Management.
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Press Release March 10, 2010

The Government of Ontario recently introduced legislation under the Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA) in an attempt to address violence and harassment in the workplace.

As of June 15, 2010, businesses in Ontario with more than 5 employees must prepare and post a workplace violence policy. Workplace violence is defined in the OHSA as:
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The Owen Sound Downtown Improvement Area congratulates Sue and Yvonne on their successful move across the street.   You can now find Trophies Two & Georgian Gallery at 840 2nd Avenue East (2 doors north of City Hall).

If you haven’t had a chance to see the gorgeous new store yet, drop by and say hi the Sue and Yvonne and check out the new displays of trophies and awards, custom frames, and original artwork by Sue Allison.

Click here for more information about Trophies Two & Georgian Gallery

This is your last chance to complete the survey and share your views.  This very brief survey is aimed at finding out what downtown businesses think of a evening Santa Claus Parade in 2010.

Your views are important and will no doubt help our friends at the Kiwanis Club of Owen Sound determine the future of this very exciting annual downtown event.

The survey deadline has been extended to March 6, 2010.

Click here for more info and to complete the very short survey.

Owen Sound City Council is holding a Public Open House regarding the 2010 budget at the following location and time:
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The 37th Annual General Meeting of the Owen Sound Downtown Improvement Area Board of Management was held last night at Nathaniel’s Restuarant in Downtown Owen Sound.  The following is the Address from the Board Chair:

“Good evening. I would like to welcome everyone to the 2010 Annual General Meeting of the Downtown Improvement Area and thank you for joining us this evening.  I am Sue Carleton – Chair of the Downtown Improvement Area Board of Management and co-owner of E! Embroidery on 10th Street East.
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Just a reminder … The Owen Sound Downtown Improvement Area Annual General Meeting will be held at Nathaniel’s Restaurant on Tuesday February 23, 2010.
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The Business Enterprise Centre is once again offering their very popular E-Business Workshop series. This series of E-Business Workshops will provide participants with the information and tools necessary to help them get started or be more effective in the world of e-business.
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The Business Enterprise Centre announces a  new one-stop, online service, BizPal helps local businesses start up or grow by providing access to information on business permits and license requirements from all three levels of government.
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