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Unleash your senses at RC Show 2017, the hospitality event of the year. Visit our 8 pavilions and jam-packed show floor to discover cutting-edge products and network with industry experts. Learn how to drive your business at our seminars and leadership conferences. Taste Canada's red-hot culinary scene at one of our amazing food events, both on the show floor and off-site. Register in advance so you can opt in to make appointments to do business with the suppliers on your…

As you know from my recent emails your BIA Board of Directors and I have been lobbying against the City's proposed Patio Fees increase. There was quite a substantial amount of media coverage on this issue this week as well. Attached please find a letter that both Councilor Fletcher and Councilor Fragedakis have sent to the appropriate people at City Hall expressing their concerns and their call for revisions on this matter.

Regarding the earlier notice about a public meeting to discuss proposed higher fees for use of patio space or marketing space, the City of Toronto will be making presentation materials available online. The project website (www.toronto.ca/mlshaveyoursay) will be updated to include this presentation. This will allow stakeholders who are unable to attend to watch the meeting in real time (ie live) or at a time that is more convenient to them. Presentation materials and any handouts will also be posted…

This is to advise that the 2017 Commercial Façade Improvement Grant application form is now available on the city's website. The deadline for submission is Thursday May 18, 2017 or when all of the funds have been committed. Last year all of the funds were committed by May 6th. Here is the link to the program details and application form. For those who are interested it is recommended that you apply as soon as possible. http://www1.toronto.ca/wps/portal/contentonly?vgnextoid=f2a846aa794fa310VgnVCM10000071d60f89RCRD&vgnextchannel=594737252e3bc410VgnVCM10000071d60f89RCRD

We wish to bring the following meeting to your attention as it will affect any business that has patio or marketing display space on public property (sidewalk). The city is proposing a significant rise in fees. Details are below: Sidewalk Cafes and Marketing Displays Review The City is harmonizing boulevard cafe and marketing bylaws. What's happening The City is conducting a review of sidewalk café and marketing display fees as part of the bylaw harmonization. Join us for a discussion…