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The Yonge Bloor Bay Business Association was established in 1920 to promote the development of the Yorkville Community as a desirable shopping, business, professional, commercial and residential community
Rich in history the village of Yorkville was founded in 1830 by Joseph Bloor. Ninety years after its founding, the Yonge Bloor Bay Business Association was established to enrich the lives of all those that work and live in the greater Yorkville community. In 2010, the Yonge Bloor Bay Business Association celebrates 90 years with the introduction of a new logo and brand identity; a welcoming place for business.
Since its inception, Yorkville has always been the centre of Toronto's Cultural Revolution, a celebration of life through the arts, design, fashion and food. Yorkville is a destination for tourists, celebrities, global brands, businesses and residential living; from the hippie heartland in the 60s to one of Canada's most exclusive shopping, business and residential communities.
Rich in history the village of Yorkville was founded in 1830 by Joseph Bloor. Ninety years after its founding, the Yonge Bloor Bay Business Association was established to enrich the lives of all those that work and live in the greater Yorkville community.
Since its inception, Yorkville has always been the centre of Toronto's Cultural Revolution, a celebration of life through the arts, design, fashion and food. Yorkville is a destination for tourists, celebrities, global brands, businesses and residential living; from the hippie heartland in the 60s to one of Canadas most exclusive shopping, business and residential community.
Were committed to being the one-stop resource for all those interested in doing business in the area. Our membership is a collective of individual members that are bound together by similar interest; this membership is diverse and yet committed to improving the social and political climate of the greater Yorkville community. We are its voice, its heart and its soul and have been for 90 years; a welcoming place for business.
The Yonge Bloor Bay Business Association has been a powerful voice since its formation in 1920.
The Members are businesses large and small that are located within the following boundaries: Alcorn on the north, Sherbourne on the east, Wellesley on the south, and ST. George on the west.
The Yonge Bloor Bay Business Association is the collective voice of area businesses and residents coming together to support causes and projects that will benefit the Yorkville Community. Here are some of the notable accomplishments;
1945 PURGING THE AREA OF OVERHANGING SIGNS.
1966 STRONG PRESSURE AND DIRECTLY RESPONSIBLE FOR ACHIEVING EAST/WEST SUBWAY CROSSING AT YONGE AND BLOOR STREETS.
1973 INSTRUMENTAL IN GETTING APPROVAL FOR NEW PARKING GARAGE - 1,045 SPACES BETWEEN YORKVILLE AND CUMBERLAND, EAST OF BAY.
1980 Y.B.B. FESTIVAL VILLAGE COMMITTEES BEGAN TO ENRICH THE ANNUAL TORONTO INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL.
1981 CROWN LIFE GROUP HEALTH INSURANCE PLAN ESTABLISHED FOR SMALL BUSINESSES.
1985 WITH THE COOPERATION OF THE SCOLLARD STREET AND VILLAGE OF YORKVILLE ASSOCIATIONS, ACHIEVED THE DESIGNATION OF THE BLOOR-YORKVILLE BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT AREA.
1988 Y.B.B. STRONGLY SUPPORTED THE BLOOR-YORKVILLE B.I.A. TO HAVE SET ASIDE THE IMPOSITION OF THE ONE-WAY STREETS COVERING YONGE STREET AND BAY STREET.
1990 FOOD DRIVE - Y.B.B. COLLECTED 17,000 LBS OF FOOD FOR THE DAILY BREAD FOOD BANK.
1992 FUND RAISING DRIVE FOR THE NEW ALZHEIMER UNIT AT THE BELMONT HOUSE, SENIOR CITIZEN'S HOME.
1992 SPRING TRADE SHOW - NETWORKING AMONG BUSINESSES.
1992 WORKED WITH THE B.I.A. TO IMPROVE CINEPLEX ODEON THEATRE PROPERTY ON BLOOR STREET TO PARKING AND BEAUTIFICATION.
1992 IN COOPERATION WITH THE BLOOR-YORKVILLE B.I.A. AND OTHER BUSINESSES, PARTICIPATED IN THE CAMPAIGN TO DEFEAT METRO COUNCIL'S MARKET VALUE ASSESSMENT TAXATION PLAN.
1993 IMPLEMENTATION OF BICYCLE LANES ALONG BAY STREET AND DAVENPORT ROAD.
1995/6 GREAT NORTH AMERICAN ANTIQUE CAR RACE AND SHORT FILM FESTIVAL
And many more ongoing accomplishments;
ACTIVE COMMITTEE WORKING WITH THE YORKVILLE AREA TRANSPORTATION STUDY
PARKING METERS / REGULATIONS
GARBAGE COLLECTION
EQUALIZED ASSESSMENT TAX
CRIME AND SECURITY COMMITTEE
PRESIDENT MIRIAM BLUMENFELD
VICE-PRESIDENT NORMAN BERGSTEIN
VICE-PRESIDENT DENISE WILSON
VICE-PRESIDENT CHARLOTTE JANSSEN
SECRETARY IAN SER
PAST-PRESIDENT NICK VESELY
DIRECTOR OF ADMINISTRATION JENNY HIRSCH
HONORARY DIRECTOR ROSE HAHN
Members of the Executive Committee also sit on the Board of Directors
Yonge Bloor Bay Business Association's membership is comprised of dynamic and diverse businesses. At Yonge Bloor Bay Business Association, we create an environment where you can build your network, promote your business while being part of a well respected organization. Connect with leaders from businesses, professional services and government. And take advantage of our membership benefits to save money.
Be involved with a community, which is located in one of Canada's most prestigious neighbourhoods where top names in business, retailers and hotels also reside, and where the Yonge Bloor Bay Business Association provides our members with a welcoming place for running a business.
YONGE BLOOR BAY BUSINESS ASSOCIATION is a respected business association with a membership comprised of prominent businesses located within the greater Yorkville community. Our goal is to provide our Yonge Bloor Business Association members with value-added benefits, which will enhance their own business initiatives.
The Yonge Bloor Business Association members provide discounts on services and products to other members. We provide members access to profile their business and services to other members through a variety of forums such as; e-bulletin, networking, fundraising events, and social media.
YONGE BLOOR BAY BUSINESS ASSOCIATION provides an opportunity to meet and build relationships with other members and businesses in the greater Yorkville community. We host a number of high profile member events held throughout the year to increase member awareness and raise funds for a variety of charity initiatives and causes. We also offer social networking opportunities
Members are entitled to preferred Merchant Visa, Interac and MasterCard discounts through Global Payments.
Competitive Group Health Insurances plans offered which includes life, short/long term and dependent life insurance. Plans are available for companies with as few as three full time employees. Multiple options and features exist to make customization of coverage and costs readily available.
Please contact the YONGE BLOOR BAY BUSINESS ASSOCIATION office for more details.
Accessity
Adamson Cosmetic Surgery
Adstra Systems Inc.
Annex, Guardian & Villager Newspaper
Arthur Gelgoot & Associates
Avant Garde Real Estate
Bay Bloor Radio Ltd
Beauty Accents & Body Care
Belmont House Foundation
Bergsteins Barristers & Solicitors
Birks, Henry Birks & Son
Blachere Illumination Canada Inc.
BMO Commercial Banking
BMO Harris Private Banking
BMO Nesbitt Burns
Brookfield Properties
Budman & Associates
Burgundy's Bar & Grill/Golden Nugget Tavern
Cadillac Fairview Corp. Ltd
Canadian Blood Services (Manulife)
Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce (CIBC)
Canadian Tire (K.W. Mann Inc)
Carens Cheese & Wine Bar
Cdn Assoc of Women Exec & Entrepreneurs (CAWEE)
Central Bark
Chanel Boutique
Christine's Fitness & Pesonal Training
Church of The Redeemer
Cineplex Entertainment Odeon Varsity Cinema
Council On Drug Abuse
Dakota Board of Directors
Dananta Building Corp Inc
David W. White Flowers
Discount Car & Truck Rentals
Dr. Amanda Guthrie
Dr. Cara Flamer
Dr. Christena Chruszez, Dental Surgeon
Dr. Lancelot Brown
Dr. Shalu Pal, Optometrist
Duke of York
Eastern Aura
Elmspa
Empire Restaurant
EnerHealth Centre for Wellness & Rehabilitation
Esbin Realty Corporation
Evolution Fitness
Feheley Fine Arts Inc.
Four Seasons Hotel
Fred Code Architect
Frischkorn Audio Visual Rentals Inc
Gallery Gevik
Gallery Sheila Roth
Gilmore Partners
Glow Medi Spa
Grand & Toy (Bloor & Avenue Rd)
Grand & Toy (Bloor & Yonge)
Greater Yorkville Residents' Association (GYRA)
Greenwin Property Management Inc (Cumberland St)
Haartek Salon
Hahn Rose, Honourary Director
Hair Excel
Harry Rosen Inc
Hazelton Lanes
Hazelton Place Retirement Residence
Health Works Medical Centre
Helen Thompson Travel
Hemingways
Holiday Inn Toronto Midtown
Hollander York Gallery
Holt Renfrew & Co. Ltd
Horwath Orenstein LLP
Hotel InterContiental Ltd.
I Love To Travel Group (rosedale Office)
Ian Ser Hair
J&M Markandu Professional Corporation
Jack Astors Bloor
Jacques Bistro due Parc
Janssen Law Professional Corp
Jean - Pierre & Kristensen
John F. Johnson Barrister & Solicitor
John H. Feeley Insurance
Josephson Opticians
Kanish & Partners, Chartered Accountants
Kassim-Lakha Abdulla & Co. LLP
Kilbride Bookkeeping Services
Krugarand Corporation
L J & Diamonds
L'Elegante Ltd
Leonardo Galleries
Manufacturers Life Assurance
Manulife Centre
Marguerite Kondo (PPL Legal Care of Canada Corp.)
Mayor David Miller
Metaphysique
Montblanc Boutique Toronto
Morguard Investments
Morley Bedford Funeral Services
Morton's The Steakhouse
Obsessions Fashions Accessories
O'Connor & Gold
Old Master Gallery Inc.
OsteoSolution Inc.
Paper Things
Park Hyatt Hotel
Patriquin Law
Paul Hahn & Co.Ltd.
Perry's (Yorkville) Ltd
Photo 1-2-3
Quasar Mode
RBC Commercial Markets
RBC Dominion Securities
RBC Private Banking
RBC Royal Bank MaRS Centre
RBC Royal Bank Retail Banking
Regency Yorkville Condominiums
Remax Unique Inc., Brokerage Yorkville
Robin Barker Hair'Sociates
Rotary Club of Toronto Forest Hill
Royal Canadian Yacht Club (RCYC)
Royal Ontario Museum
Sassafraz Restaurant
Scher Law Professional Corporation
Science City
Scollard St. Acupuncture Pain Clinic
Scollard Variety & Deli
Scotiabank Bloor & Yonge
Secrett Jewel
Seniority Investments Inc.
Simone Marie Belgian Chocolate
Sotheby's International Realty Canada
Spirits Bar & Grill
St. Paul's Bloor
Star Productions Inc (Associate Member)
Starbucks Coffee Company
Stollery's
Sunrise Records (784 Yonge)
Sutton Place Hotel
Swarovski Canada
The Bata Museum
The Bay, Bloor Street
The Bedford Academy
The Coffee Mill
The Devon Group
The Guild Shop
The Paisley Shop Ltd
The Pilot
The Printing House Ltd
The UPS Store #311
Thomas Hinds Tobacconist
Tiffany & Co.
Timothy's Coffee/Camxin Inc.
Toni & Guy Hairdressing
Toni Bulloni Restaurant
Toronto Marriott Bloor Yorkville
Toronto Public Library Yorkville
Toronto Summer Music Foundation
Total Concept Insurance Limited
Tourism Toronto
TransMetro Properties Ltd
V.R.B. Lovekin Barrister & Solicitor
W10 Colours Incorporated
Wellspring Productions Inc.
Whole Foods Market
Windsor Arms
Wm Ashley China
Yorkville Design Centre
Yorkwood Investments Ltd
Zin Restaurant
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SHUKI BORGER
Manager, Member Care
416-915-5320
Shuki.ybb_gmail.com
NANCY GRANT
Member Care
416-921-0043
grants_rogers.com
JENNY HIRSCH
Director of Administration
416-922-4211
jenny_ybba.org
Mandate:
To advance and protect the interests of our community with respect to federal, provincial and municipal policies and regulations.
Fall 2010 Toronto Election: Opportunities to attend Mayoral Debates and Issues Breakfasts with Candidates
City Hall Issues, including 2010 Business Forum Tuesday October 19, 2010
Celebrating the YBBs 90th Anniversary
Bay Street Bus Route
Discussing current affairs and economic development
Promoting members interests with respect to the Fair and Equitable commercial property taxation
Property Assessment 4-year assessment update cycle and phase-in of assessment increases introduced in 2009
Looking at reducing disabled parking permit abuse
Harmonization of Taxes
Credit and Debit Card Fees
Credits to Small Business for completing and remitting tax forms to government
Establishing reasonable regulatory Standards with respect to the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act
Committee Co-Chairs:
Norman Bergstein
Charlotte Janssen
To retain and expand the membership base,
develop & deliver membership benefits
Member Mixers & Networking Events
May 26, 2010 Jack Astors Bloor
July 21, 2010 Spirits Bar & Grill
October 20, 2010 Duke of York
Communicating with YBB members through web site, e-bulletins, Facebook and LinkedIn
Increase membership base with businesses aiming to make a difference in the community
Promoting the YBBs 90th Anniversary
Membership package for new members
Building on existing strategic partners Canadian Association of Women Executives and Entrepreneurs (CAWEE) and Rotary Club of Toronto-Forest Hill
Web site and e-bulletin advertising opportunities
Developing additional professional alliances
YBB Member Ambassador Program
To address safety and security concerns and issues affecting the Bloor-Yorkville Community; to promote community awareness, and maintain a close working relationship with Toronto Police Service 51, 52 and 53 Divisions.
Impact of G8 and G20 Summits on Yorkville businesses
YBBs 90th Anniversary and the significant role played by police in this area throughout its history
Ongoing established contact with the Police in 51, 52 and 53 Divisions
Providing members with information and advice for crime prevention and protection of personal and commercial property
Acknowledging the dedication of the Fire, Police and Emergency Medical Services at a bi-annual Emergency Services Appreciation Day
Consulting with lawmakers and authorities on safety and security issues affecting members and the community
Liaising with city agencies to work effectively with street-involved persons.
Fundraising initiatives for a student scholarships
Committee Co-Chairs
Gee Chung
Al Stuart
The purpose of this committee is to brainstorm, create and implement special events that the great people within the Bloor-Yorkville area and the YBB members can enjoy, converse, share business tips and company.
Golf Day 2010 Tuesday, September 21
Present speakers and subjects of interest to members
Conduct the Annual General Meeting
Raise funds to support the work of the association, its committees and local charities
iceNite 2011 Thursday, February 17 (to be confirmed)
Develop new initiatives
CAM FORSTER
ROOP SIDHU
To establish a memorial dedicated to the 4,200 Toronto Army, Air Force and Navy Servicemen during World War II.
Long standing YBB member, Honorary Director, and Yorkville businessman, John Feeley, is a World War II Air Force veteran who flew with the Royal Canadian Air Force part of 'six group'. Throughout the years John has volunteered his time to visit schools and talk to children about the experiences of war and the men and women of Toronto who paid the highest cost for the freedom that we enjoy today.
It is Johns vision that a memorial be created to honour Torontonians who died in action in World War II as no such tribute currently exists. Whether virtual or physical or another form, the memorial would raise awareness of this community and affect countless people.
This committee is a work in progress. All persons interested in becoming involved with this project are welcome to contact the YBB office.
Committee Chair
JOHN FEELEY
YONGE BLOOR BAY BUSINESS ASSOCIATION prides itself in involving the surrounding community in our numerous events annually. Over the past years, our Golf Tournaments and IceNite extravaganzas have received local acclaim and have brought business members and residents together.
Breakfast Meetings, Mayoral and City Councilors call YBB office for details
7th Annual Golf Tournament at Wooden Sticks Tuesday, September 21st
Mayoralty Debate, Tuesday October 12th St. Pauls (Bloor Street East) 7pm
Networking, Duke of York, Wednesday, October 20th
Business Forum, Toronto Convention Centre, October 19th
Member Mixer, Windsor Arms Hotel, Wednesday, November 3rd
YBB/BIA Networking, December (TBA)
Yonge Bloor Bay Association
55 Bloor St. W., Suite 220,
Toronto ON M4W 1A5
Tel: 416-922-4211
Fax: 416-928-2034
Jenny Hirsch Director, Administration
Rose Hahn Honorary, Director
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