Member News August 9, 2022
The Fall is always busy in Waterdown Village. Please help us get a jumpstart on planning by registering NOW for upcoming BIA activities.

Contact susan@waterdownvillage.ca or call (289) 260-1261 if you have questions or need more information on any of the programs listed below.
In this issue of Member News:
  • Join the Scarecrow Invasion
  • Be a part of the Treat & Pet Walk
  • Save the date - Saturday, November 5 - 2nd Annual Hamilton Day
  • Help light up the Village for the holidays - Matching Grant Lighting Program

Keep scrolling for details.
6th Annual Scarecrow Walk
Oct. 8 - 31

Sign up to Participate

  • There were 100 participating businesses in 2021!
  • Our 2022 Goal - 120 scarecrows in the Village!

Help make it happen!

Fall comes alive in Waterdown when BIA members decorate and display scarecrows as part of a community-wide event that drives foot traffic to the BIA district in October.

  • The BIA supplies the wooden frame and a blank stuffed head
  • You provide the decorations
  • Scarecrows should be displayed in a visible place (outside, or inside where they can be seen even when your business is closed)
  • Scarecrow 'Walkers' search for scavenger hunt clues placed on randomly selected scarecrows and are encouraged to vote for their favourite
  • You could win a business prize ($150 gift card to a BIA business of choice) for the People's Choice Favourite Scarecrow.

Let us know if you're 'IN' asap to ensure your business is listed in the direct mail flyer delivered to postal codes in Waterdown. (See inside spread of last year's flyer below for reference.
Scarecrow Walk Sign Up - Register NOW
Yes, I will decorate and display a scarecrow
I would like to sponsor a themed scarecrow display in public realm space
Maybe, I will let you know by August 22
Sorry, not this year
Do you need a scarecrow frame?
Yes, please put one aside for me.
No, I have one from previous years, or will be making my own.
Treat & Pet Walk
Sat. Oct. 29, 11 AM - 2 PM

Sign Up to Participate
Costumed kids and pets 'Walk Waterdown' to collect treats and participate in fun activities.

Choose the best way for your business to participate:

  • Welcome guests through your doors on October 29 to handout treats (this is a great way to get people in to your business). Businesses handing out treats in-store will be given a balloon by the BIA to indicate there are treats inside.

  • Or, donate treats to be included in 'sponsored' treat bags given out at one of two BIA treat/activity stations (treat bags will include a listing of all contributing donors).

All you need to do is purchase the treats you'd like to give out.
(It's hard to estimate number of guests - but if the weather is fine, we anticipate businesses could give out 300+ treat items).

Participating businesses will be listed on the BIA Event Calendar and in the direct mail flyer sent to Waterdown postal codes.
Treat Walk Registration - Sign Up Now
Count me in. I will hand treats out from my business
Count me in. I will donate treats to the BIA to be included in treat bags
Sorry. Not this year.
Scarecrow and Treat Walk Prize Pools
The BIA will furnish Scarecrow Shopping Spree Prizes (1 x $250, 1 x $200, 2 x $100, 4 x $50). We'd like to augment the prize pool with donated gift cards as well as put together a few gift baskets for Treat and Pet Walk prizing. Please let us know if you would like to contribute anything.
Scarecrow and Treat Walk Prize Donations
I would like to donate a $20 - 25 card to be included in the prize pool
I would like to donate coupon(s) ($5 value) to be included in prize pool
I have a small item (max. RV $25) that I would like to donate to prize pool
Sorry, I have nothing to donate to the prize pool at this time
SAVE THE DATE
Hamilton Day
Saturday, November 5

The second annual City-wide Shop Local celebration hosted by the Hamilton Chamber of Commerce is set for Nov. 5.

Look for the return of Hamilton Day Loyalty bucks in Waterdown Village. Once again, the BIA will match 50% of donated gift basket items (up to a maximum of $100) for 20 items. Stay tuned for more details on basket themes and the type of items we'll be looking for.
Help Us Light Up the Village
for the 2022 Holidays
2022 Village Holiday Lighting Matching Funds Grant Program for BIA Properties

The BIA will assist with expenses for holiday lighting for interested BIA property owners as follows:

  • 50% subsidy for street-facing lighting projects up to a maximum of $1,000 per location
  • Subsidy can be applied to roof line lighting, lit wreaths, tree forms, or tree trunk/canopy lighting
  • Program participants must use the BIA approved supplier and follow pre-approved lighting palette (warm white lights).
About BIA Lighting Supplier
Lights installed by vendor, Christmas Décor by Skedaddle, are owned by Skedaddle. The service provider is responsible for supplying, installing, removing and storing the lights. They have certified and insured installers as well as the equipment (ladders, scissor lift, etc.) to safely reach and install in hard-to-reach places.

Lighting costs varying based on roof height, accessibility and other factors. Estimates would need to be confirmed for each location by Christmas Décor following a site visit.

*The BIA pays half of this cost up to a maximum of $1,000

If your business participated in previous years, watch your email for 2022 estimates coming this week.

Lights are installed around the middle of November.

Subsidies will be offered on a first come, first serve basis while funds last.
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