Member of the Board of Directors 

Aldershot BIA 

Burlington, ON 

Position Details 

Part-time 

Seeking Business Owners or qualified representatives from our BIA membership. 

Our Vision  

The Aldershot BIA, which operates within the City of Burlington, is a catalyst for prosperous local business by engaging those businesses, the residents of Aldershot, property developers, community groups and the City of Burlington in a more vibrant business community. Aldershot is and continues to be a vibrant place for new businesses and unique franchises to open and operate.  

Our Purpose  

The purpose of the Aldershot Business Improvement Area (ABIA) is to act as a voice for Aldershot businesses while providing a professional approach to improving business opportunities for its members, enhancing its commercial profile and relationships with the community and the City of Burlington while building a strong local economic engine for Aldershot.  

 The Aldershot Village BIA currently serves over 250 businesses along Plains Road, within our boundary. Our priority is to connect that business community with the community at large to create a destination for shopping, dining and doing business. 

Director Commitments and Qualifications: 

We are seeking candidates to join our Board of Directors who are interested in enhancing our business community along Plains Road. As part of our Board of Directors you will have a unique opportunity to shape our business community as Plains Road continues to grow, change and evolve. 

In this role, the successful candidate shall commit 5 to 7 hours per month on a volunteer basis, which includes:  

  • Attending monthly Board meetings (on the second Thursday of the month at 7:30 am) and occasional sub-committee meetings. 
  • Attending our networking events. 
  • Assisting with strategic planning and attendance at key community and City of Burlington events. 
  • Providing leadership and strategic oversight according to where your skills lie. 

 We are seeking individuals from diverse backgrounds reflective of the business community we serve, who have skills in one or more of the following areas: 

  • Small Business 
  • Marketing / Public Relations 
  • Finance and Financial Procedures 
  • Beautification 
  • Ideal Business Mix Strategy 
  • Grant Writing 

 What we offer: 

We offer a genuine opportunity to exercise your leadership skills, experience personal and professional growth, and a platform to network with people who share a passion for small business in a positive team-oriented environment. 

If you are committed to supporting our business community along Plains Road please reach out to: 

Andrea Dodd, Co-Lead & Communications at andrea@aldershotbia.com