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Membership

What do you get as a member of the Downtown Vancouver Business Improvement Association? Resources, perks, and community are just a few of the benefits of membership. Read on for more information!

Membership Perks

  • You instantly become part of the downtown business community, and have the opportunity to network with potential partners and sponsors at our quarterly events.
  • Expand your horizons with our Roundtable lunch and learn events, or enjoy a glass of wine with members at our quarterly Libations receptions. We also host workshops and forums on emerging issues that impact the downtown core.
  • Have your say in what matters downtown! Members directly impact the direction of the Association through surveys, focus groups, and other engagement initiatives. Make sure your voice is heard!
  • Members are regularly featured in our social media content as well as our website blog, which have far-reaching distribution. Join today and get in touch with us for more information.
  • We regularly offer assistance with local government on permitting issues and other advocacy, and can help navigate the complex structure of city hall.
  • As a member, you have access to our member perks and discounts. You also gain the ability to market your business through this page by giving your fellow members special offers.

 

Membership Perks

Access to the community safety ambassadors & clean team service

Members also have access to the community safety ambassadors & clean team service, which includes:

  • SafeWalk service available to employees and customers of downtown businesses between the hours of 9am and 10pm.
  • Yearly pressure washing.
  • Assistance with graffiti removal.
  • Assistance in connecting with the police for chronic safety issues.

Learn more about safety issues that directly relate to our members through the safety SMS system and newsletters!

Joining Is Easy

Will take you less than 5 minutes and is completely free. You can check to see if you fall within our catchment here:

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View Map of DVBIA Boundaries

Who is eligible?

Class 5 or 6 businesses within our catchment.

Who is NOT eligible?

Home-based businesses, businesses that fall outside of our catchment, or people whose businesses do not contribute to our levy (such as food trucks, street vendors or buskers).

For more details please contact us at dvbia@downtownvancouver.net

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