EKBIA STRATEGIC PLAN

OUR SERVICES

East Kamloops Services

Supporting East Kamloops businesses through advocacy, marketing, beautification, and community safety initiatives across our corridors.

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CLEAN TEAM

The Clean Team is a service that is provided to East Kamloops businesses. The team patrols commercial areas Monday - Friday, removing garbage graffiti, safely disposing of needles or sharps, and reporting any larger items to the City of Kamloops for removal. If your business requires Clean Team services, call or email our office to make your request. The Clean Team is made up of people in our community who are facing barriers to employment, are in housing, or are on a recovery journey. This program is in partnership with the North Shore BIA, and lifts these individuals up in their journey to long-term health, while also assisting the business community.

GRANT AND FUNDING SUPPORT

From time to time the BIA may open intake for grants related to safety, placemaking, events or otherwise. Stay tuned for more or reach out if you have questions contact@ekbia.com

MARKETING SUPPORT

From digital to district promotions, we offer comprehensive marketing support to increase awareness, strengthen your presence, and connect your business to the community. Whether you're hosting an event and looking to boost attendance, or want to get your name out there to a new audience, our team will connect with you and establish a collaborative marketing plan.

ADVOCACY

The BIA regularly meets with elected officials and city staff to endorse, take action and inform policies and programs that benefit EKBIA members. Reach out to share your feedback and guide the BIA’s initiatives.

COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT

We advocate for East Kamloops and invest in initiatives that make the district safer, more connected, and more vibrant. Through partnerships, placemaking, and targeted programs, we support business growth while helping shape a strong, livable community

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT

We support a strong local economy by helping businesses start, grow, and succeed in East Kamloops. Through advocacy, promotion, and strategic partnerships, we work to attract investment, fill gaps in the business mix, and strengthen long-term economic vitality. Check out our unique date portal here

SPECIAL EVENTS

Creating and supporting special events to bring more people to East Kamloops and expose them to our businesses. Have an idea for an event, or looking to host? Reach out to our team to tell us more!

Public space initiatives

Through programs like murals, lighting and public seating – a more pleasant public realm makes for a better East Kamloops experience

STREET BEAUTIFICATION AND ENHANCEMENTS

Endorsing a walkable, bikeable community where people feel at ease and enjoy spending time

MEMBER BENEFITS

Being a member is automatic if you’re a business within this area - and in a class 5/6 commercial properties. If you’d like to connect as an affiliate member if you’re outside of this district or have a work from home business in East Kamloops, reach out to contact@ekbia.com.. Because your BIA is controlled by you and your business neighbours, it will reflect your priorities.

If you operate a commercial property or business within the East Kamloops BIA boundary, you’re automatically a member. The BIA levy is collected through your property taxes and reinvested directly back into the area.

We cover Valleyview, Dallas and Campbell Creek. You can find a map here. We do not cover Barnhardtvale or Juniper, but businesses from those areas may join as affiliate members.

Attend events. Sign up to our newsletter. Join a committee. Share your ideas. Participate in promotions. Give us your feedback. The BIA works best when members help shape its direction.

Funds are reinvested directly into East Kamloops through marketing campaigns, events, safety initiatives, advocacy work, and area improvements. Financial reporting is presented annually to members at our AGM.

The BIA is governed by a volunteer Board of Directors made up of local business and property owners. The Board sets priorities and ensures accountability.

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East Kamloops BIA operates on the traditional and unceded territories of the Secwepemcúl’ecw (Secwépemc) and Nłeʔkepmx Tmíxʷ (Nlaka’pamux)