About the BIA
Vision
We are looking for people to rediscover St. Jacobs as a destination, let themselves be surprised by what they find.
The atmosphere – a place where people can come to escape their immediate, an easier pace, surroundings to absorb and enjoy; which may be familiar but are refreshing and reinvigorating.
The People – a unique fusion of vintage and modern, blended into a quaint setting filled with warm, friendly and happy people.
The surroundings – a picturesque rural setting full of curiosities to wander and wonder amongst.
The BIA supports these ideas by adding an administrative effort to manage common services, by adding beautification to common areas, by marketing the business members in their associated specialties and by creating events which will hopefully create more attention and provide more visitors, all of this while giving back to the local community and helping foster an environment which other like minded businesses would want to participate in.
Who we are
The St. Jacobs Business Improvement Area is an organization that is working toward ensuring a bright and prosperous future for the Village of St. Jacobs. We are made up of businesses within a geographic catchment area that is set by Woolwich Township. The priorities and day-to-day activities are set and managed by a 10 member Board of Management, that includes an executive committee (Chair, Vice Chair, Treasurer and Secretary) along with a Ward Councillor from Woolwich Township, and the support of a part-time program manager and a part-time marketing and events manager. Within the BIA, we have Marketing, Beautification, and Events Sub-Committees.
Dan Vandermolen
CHANGE Lifestyle & Apparel
Chair,
St. Jacobs BIA
Craig Miller
Xclusive Elements
Vice Chair,
St. Jacobs BIA
Graham Spence
Block Three Brewing &
The Village Biergarten
Treasurer,
St. Jacobs BIA
CHARISE BAUMAN
Thatch & Fringe
St. Jacobs BIA Board Member
Brittany burgess
La Crème
St. Jacobs BIA Board Member
Events Subcommittee Head
Edward Denyer
Eco Cafe and Village Roasters
St. Jacobs BIA Board Member
Phil Hipkiss
Block Three Brewing &
The Village Biergarten
St. Jacobs BIA Board Member
Beautification and Maintenance Subcommittee Head
Michael Palmer
Quarry
St. Jacobs BIA Board Member
Marketing Subcommittee Head
Eric SCHWINDT
Township of Woolwich, Ward Councillor
Leslie kay
Social Media Manager
Erin Schmidt
Program Manager
St. Jacobs BIA Staff
AMANDA PALMER
Marketing & Events Manager
St. Jacobs BIA Staff
If interested in becoming a Board Member please email coordinator@stjacobsvillage.com
For more information on the BIA please visit the Township of Woolwich, BIA webpage.
ASSOCIATE MEMBERSHIPS
Associate Memberships allow for businesses invested in the growth of the Village of St. Jacobs who are outside of the BIA boundaries to be involved in mutually beneficial events and marketing strategies for the town. If your business shares a vision of St. Jacobs and would like to purchase an Associate Membership please contact info@stjacobsvillage.com with a completed application form. A yearly subscription is $350.
COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT - VOLUNTEER HOURS FOR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS
We have several opportunities to provide High School Students with rewarding and enriching Community Involvement experiences within the Village of St. Jacobs. If you are a high school student or know of a student in need of volunteer hours, please see the Community Involvement Opportunities document. If these opportunities appeal to you, please send a message to coordinator@stjacobsvillage.com.