An associate membership is a voluntary paid membership that receives support and services from the BIA, with some limitations. See benefits listed below.
Businesses wishing to join the BIA as an associate member require approval from the Board of Directors. The Board reserves the right to deny any applicant who does not meet the membership requirements. Applicants of associate memberships must be legal, permit holding operations existing within 2 km of Waterloo City Hall but outside of the delineated BIA boundary or are a legal permit holding operation in the City of Waterloo that has received encouragement from the BIA to apply.
Associate members are required to maintain payment of annual membership fees and application renewals. Failure to remit membership fees will result in the removal of benefits and a loss of membership. Members who maintain good standing are able to sit on the Marketing Committee and may attend the Annual General Meeting but are not eligible to be voting members. Renewal of membership is neither automatic nor guaranteed. Renewal is at the Board’s discretion, regardless of length of membership.
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Associate membership requires acceptance of Uptown Dollars as payment for goods and services.
https://uptownwaterloobia.com/uptown-dollars/Associate members are not eligible to participate in beautification programs e.g. hanging flower pots, holiday décor etc.
Benefits:
*Inclusion of business in the Uptown Waterloo Business Directory
https://uptownwaterloobia.com/business-directory/*Regular communications, including the monthly Uptown Update e-newsletter
*Option to submit updates, events or business promotions to be included in BIA communications
*Potential to request a graffiti cleanup rebate
*Promotion of business and events through social media, including; Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram
*Co-op advertising opportunities within radio and print media
*Access to the ‘Members Only’ portal on the Uptown Waterloo BIA website
*Opportunities to get involved in BIA events, where appropriate
*Invitation to the AGM
*Participation in the Uptown Dollars Program
*Participation in the Waterloo Employee Parking Program
Fees
Associate membership fees are set by the Board of Directors and are reviewed annually. Fees are to be paid in full, annually. Annual Fee 2020 $420 ($35 per month)
