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Improving on perfection.

The Yonge + St. Clair BIA represents midtown Toronto’s thriving and storied business community. It’s our job to promote, grow and give voice to our inspiring membership.

Who We Are

The Yonge + St. Clair Business Improvement Area (BIA) represents 450+ businesses and 90+ property owners in the Yonge + St. Clair community in midtown Toronto, Ontario. Formed in 2018, the BIA strengthens the economic health and livability of the neighbourhood through strategic investments in the public realm, exciting cultural programming, brand awareness and advocacy on behalf of members.

The BIA Boundary

Our Vision

The Yonge + St. Clair BIA aims to be a local economic growth accelerator that attracts new businesses, grows existing businesses, creates an enjoyable public realm experience and generates visitor demand. We accomplish this through a dedicated Board of Management that represents the diversity of local businesses and property owners, knowledgeable and motivated staff that deliver member services, advocacy on behalf of the local businesses and property owners, and the execution of programming and investments that serve the local need.

2023 – 2024
Board of Management

  • Katie
    Fong

    Chair

    Representative:
    Slate Asset Management

  • Erin
    Brearton

    Vice Chair

    Representative:
    Chestnut Park Real Estate

  • Sam
    Samaha

    Treasurer

    Representative:
    Crowe Soberman LLP

  • Chris
    Dynes

    Representative:
    Capital Developments

  • Dion
    DeFebo

    Representative:
    Colliers International

  • Brian Crombie

    Representative:
    Terracap Group

  • Rebecca
    Sutherland

    Representative:
    Hair Artisans

  • Nicolas
    Lemieux

    Representative:
    Government of Canada, Science and Parliamentary Infrastructure

  • Emiliano Omeri

    Representative:
    Desjardins

  • Cody Faber

    Representative:
    Scotiabank

  • Josh
    Matlow

    Ward:
    12 (Appointed)

  • Dianne
    Saxe

    Ward:
    11 (Appointed)

Staff

Contact

Address: 1 St. Clair W, Unit 1101, Toronto, ON, M4V 1K6
Office Hours: Monday: 9:00 AM – 5:00PM
Tuesday: 9:00 AM – 5:00PM
Wednesday: 9:00 AM – 5:00PM
Thursday: 9:00 AM – 5:00PM
Friday: 9:00 AM – 5:00PM
Saturday: CLOSED
Sunday: CLOSED
Email: info@yongestclair.ca
Phone: 416-551-2523

Information for BIA Members

If you own commercial property or own a business within the Yonge + St. Clair BIA boundaries, you may be qualified to join the BIA. Please ensure you are on our mailing list to receive ongoing updates regarding BIA activities and other important information.

Email info@yongestclair.ca or call 416-551-2523 to learn more.

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