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 general manager.  Within the BIA, we have Marketing, Beautification, and Events Sub-Committees. 

Meet the Team

  • A man with light brown hair and fair skin, wearing a green collared shirt, standing in front of a wooden wall with several informational signs.

    Dan Vandermolen

    CHAIR

    CHANGE Lifestyle & Apparel

  • A smiling man with short, styled hair, a beard, wearing a black blazer and a patterned dress shirt, against a plain gray background.

    Craig Miller

    VICE CHAIR

    Xclusive Elements

  • A young man with light skin, wearing a beige cap with a logo and a black and red raglan shirt, standing against a plain beige wall.

    Graham Spence

    TREASURER

    Block Three Brewing

  • Portrait of a woman with short, curly brown hair smiling, wearing a dark green high-neck top with pleats, against a black background.

    Amanda Zaborski

    SECRETARY

    Calling Crow Communications

  • Close-up photo of a man with a full gray beard and mustache, wearing a black shirt, indoors with soft lighting.

    Edward Denyer

    BOARD MEMBER & FORMER CHAIR

    Eco Cafe

  • A smiling man with short dark hair, light skin, and a beard, wearing a dark zip-up jacket over a black shirt, standing against a plain light-colored wall.

    Curtis Wagler

    HEAD OF BEAUTIFICATION

    Stone Crock Market

  • A woman with shoulder-length, wavy, light brown hair with blonde highlights, wearing a black, sparkly top, looking at the camera with a neutral expression.

    Charise Bauman

    BOARD MEMBER

    Thatch and Fringe

  • A woman with shoulder-length blonde hair smiling, wearing a black sheer top with striped details on the sleeves and large geometric silver earrings, standing against a beige background.

    Brittany Burgess

    HEAD OF EVENTS

    La Creme

  • A smiling man with blonde hair, wearing a dark suit and a blue checkered shirt, standing in front of a blackboard with mathematical equations.

    Michael Palmer

    HEAD OF MARKETING

    Marketbridge

  • Portrait of a smiling man in a suit and tie with a white background.

    Eric Schwindt

    COUNCILLOR

    Township of Woolwich

  • A woman with blonde hair wearing a black top and a beaded necklace smiles at the camera, standing in front of a blackboard with chalk drawings and writings.

    Amanda Palmer

    GENERAL MANGER

    Staff

  • Young woman with long, wavy red hair smiling and looking up, wearing a black T-shirt with a yellow graphic, an olive green jacket, and jewelry.

    Leslie Kay

    SOCIAL MEDIA MANAGER

    Staff

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.