Vision
Salmon Arm – a safe, vibrant town centre community rich in architectural and natural beauty, cultural diversity, and economic prosperity.
We provide leadership to promote and market our town centre, plan and assist with business development, beautification and property enhancement initiatives; all in partnership with property owners, retailers, professionals, government and community groups to ensure a vibrant, prosperous and safe downtown community.
About
the DIA
Registered in 1988, the Salmon Arm Downtown Improvement Association was the first Business Improvement Area in British Columbia. Incorporated as society in 1974, the DIA has served downtown business and property owners by coordinating special events, beautification and revitalization projects for over 29 years.
DIA BOARD & COMMITTEES
The DIA is governed by an elected Board of Directors consisting of devoted business people, organizational leaders and City of Salmon Arm representatives.
Board of Directors Meetings
Regular Board Meetings - Every 2nd Wednesday of the month (no meetings in July or August)
8:00 am to 9:30am - DIA Office (358 Alexander Street)
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2010 DIA Board of Directors |
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Rob Marshall - President Pharmasave |
Sharda Murray-Kieken - Vice President Oak Holdings |
Michael
Wagner - Treasurer/Secretary Salmon Arm Savings & Credit Union |
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Gale Paule-Davison – Director Lady In the Tub |
Roger Ayles – Director C2 Properties |
Bill
Laird - Director WH Laird Holdings |
Cookie Langenfeld - Director |
David Askew - Director Askews Foods |
Lynda Wilson – Director Okanagan College |
Bryan Kassa – Director Lakeside Insurance |
Tim Giandomenico – Director Prestige Harbourfront Resort |
Jeff Johnson – Director BDO Dunwoody |
Patty Monroe - Representative Salmar Community Association |
Councillor Chad Eliason - Representative City of Salmon Arm |
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Staff
Joanne Mason, Manager
Roger Parenteau, Community and Membership Coordinator
events@salmonarmdowntown.com
DIA Standing Committees
Revitalization
Transportation
DIA Representation
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Downtown
Parking Commission |
Design
Review Panel |
Salmon
Arm Economic Development Society |
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Salmon
Arm & District Chamber of Commerce |
Okangan
College Shuswap Advisory Committee |
Salmon
Arm Partners in Community Leadership |
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Joint Committee on Information Gaps related to Large Format Retail |
Salmon
Arm Nature Bay Enhancement Society |
RCMP Community Consultation Group |
Salmon Arm Spirit of BC Committee |
Salmon Arm Social Issues Committee |
Olympic Torch Celebration Committee |
DIA Membership
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358 Alexander Street NE
PO Box 1928
Salmon Arm, BC
Phone: 250 832-5440
Fax: 250 832-5039
E-mail: info@salmonarmdowntown.com