A Business Revitalization Zone is a self-help program by which businesses in an area can jointly raise and administer funds to improve and promote their businesses. BRZ’s bring together businesses and property owners to strengthen the local economy, to build a vibrant community and to preserve each BRZ’s unique neighbourhood culture. Currently there are 10 BRZs in Calgary benefiting, both culturally and economically, by having the BRZ designation.
We will hear from Alison Karim-McSwiney, Executive Director of International Ave BRZ, Pamela Tchida Kupidy, Executive Director of the Montgomery BRZ, and more. Explore the pros and cons of having the BRZ designation, a recent example of a BRZ initiative, and how BRZs interact with you and you community! You won’t want to miss this valuable and exciting discussion!
A light dinner will be provided. Please ensure you RSVP and inform us of any changes to your ability to attend.
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Find out:
- What is a BRZ?
- Which communities have BRZs?
- How can you form a BRZ?
- What are the pros and cons of becoming a BRZ?
- What comes first, the businesses or the BRZ?
- How are BRZs financed and operated?
- What is the role of the BRZ in the community?
- How can residents and community associations work with BRZs?
- What is the environmental and social value BRZs create?
- How can BRZs work together?
- What is the future of BRZs?
Who should attend?
- Business:
- Local entrepreneurs and business owners
- BRZ members
- Calgary Economic Development members
- Chamber of Commerce members
Community:
- Community/resident leaders
- Members of the Federation of Calgary Communities
- Community Association board members
- Community Social Workers
