Member News February 23, 2022
Waterdown Village Staycation Promotion
Help Drive March Break Foot Traffic

When: March 12 - 20, 2022

Where: Throughout Waterdown Village

What: Staycation Selfie Stations, boarding pass contest to drive foot traffic, loyalty and visits across business sectors

Bonus: Family-friendly activities and giveaways on Sat., Mar. 12
How You Can Get Involved
Set-up a Staycation Selfie Station
Choose a vacation theme and designate a small area inside or outside your business for people to take selfies over March Break. Trip posters, beach props, mardi gras decorations... it can be super simple. We will promote selfie locations and encourage people to visit your businesses to take post-worthy photos. 'Travel the World' without leaving Waterdown Village.
Vacation Selfie Station in your business
YES, I will set-up a selfie station to attract people to my location
NO, not a good fit for me at this time.
Donate a Family-themed prize for the Contest Gift Basket
The BIA will match 50% of retail value of prize, up to a maximum of $50.
Contest Prize Items
YES - I will donate item for the prize (with the BIA paying 50% up to $50)
SORRY - I don't have anything suitable at this time
Host a 'Staycation' Activity on Sat., Mar. 12 (11 AM - 3 PM)
We're looking for 6 participating businesses (or groups of businesses) to host a family activity. The BIA will provide up to $150 to help you with incidentals. The activity should be vacation-themed and easy to execute, outdoors, with little to no staffing or volunteers.
Thoughtstarters:
  • Limbo dance station
  • A sand castle building area
  • Airplane making and flying activity
  • An Indy 500 tricycle relay
Staycation Activity
YES, I have a fun idea for an activity and will email details
NO, not right for my location at this time
Serve/Giveaway Treats/Samples, while supplies last, Sat. Mar. 12, 11 AM- 3 PM
The BIA will pay 50% of the cost of treats up to a maximum (amount to be determined based on number of participating businesses)
Treats, Sample or Giveaways
YES, I have some treats or samples I could giveaway (BIA to cover 50%)
NO, not appropriate for my business
BIA Promotional Support

  • The Contest Ballot (draft above) will go to 5,000 Waterdown postal codes the week of March 8 and will be distributed at participating businesses.

  • The BIA will host a Facebook event to promote the Family Fun Day and selfie stations and will encourage visitors to post their photos and tag the business

  • The BIA will run a 1/2 pg. ad in the Flamborough Review March 10

  • The program will be heavily promoted on the BIA website and in boosted social media posts.

Are you in? Questions?
This promotion is coming up very fast. PLEASE RESPOND ASAP to allow us to move forward and start promoting this event.
Connect with Susan@waterdownvillage.ca or at (289) 260-1261 if you have questions or ideas to share.

And to help you plan ahead, you can start filling out the online 2022 Events Member Registration form which can be edited and updated throughout the year.
Waterdown Village Business Improvement Area