On Saturday July 19th, your customers will have a chance to win one of five prizes of $100 in Danforth Dollars courtesy of Thrill of the Grill. Research shows that gift cards and certificates encourage multiple shopping visits with most card and certificate holders spending significantly more than the face value. Danforth Dollars have been a successful customer draw since the Danforth Business Improvement Area first introduced them at the 2011 holiday event. Here’s what you need to know: Q1.…

Below is a reminder that Thrill of the Grill is coming up and we have some great opportunities for each of member businesses to participate in on Saturday, July 19. Just as a clarification: participation in the sidewalk sale does NOT cost you any kind of fee. The BIA has covered the cost of the permits etc. All you need to do is let us know that you're participating and then set up in front of your business. Please remember…

Enterprise Toronto's Small Business Forum 2014 on October 23 will be anything but small! With more than 2,000 attendees representing all sectors and business models, start-ups and established business owners there is no other event like it. Become a partner: Align your brand with an established event designed specifically for Toronto's small business community. Become an exhibitor: generate leads, network and build awareness about your company's products or services. More details can be found @ http://tinyurl.com/l34b8el

Approximately 2,000 customers will attend the Danforth Experience 5th Annual Thrill of the Grill on Saturday, July 19th.There are two things Danforth retailers need to know about Thrill of the Grill: It brings a lot of people to the Danforth who don’t typically shop, dine or use services here. The event lasts four hours once a year. We need to encourage these potential customers to stay longer and … come back again and again! The Danforth BIA wants to work…

ENTERPRISE TORONTO SEMINARS & FORUMS Weekly June Morning Seminars - 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Enterprise Toronto Morning Seminar Series Various Locations - City Hall and North York Civic Centre Learn the tools and resources you will need to forge ahead in your business. Read full details and register here ... September 8th & December 8th, 2014 How to Start a Food Business Seminar North York Civic Centre If you are a chef or foodie, these valuable workshops are for…

Saturday July 19, 2014 is the date for the Danforth BIA's fifth annual Thrill of the Grill BBQ event. Six of the Danforth's fabulous chefs compete to see who's ribs reign supreme! This year we will be cheering on the following competitors: Allen's, Globe Bistro, The Combine Eatery, Das Gasthaus, Factory Girl and The Meat Department. There is also a charitable component to this event - we will once again be supporting Kidney Cancer research at Sunnybrook's Odette Center. This…