Mitchell BIA Winter 2015 Newsletter

Mitchell Christmas
BIA Bucks Update
As of the last Mitchell BIA
meeting on January 14th, 2015
3,159 BIA Bucks were sold and
2,963 had been redeemed at
the time of the meeting. Final
numbers will be tallied at the
end of the redemption period
(January 31st).
It was noted that there was
much less customer confusion
on how the BIA Bucks work
this year. And due to popular
demand the sale of the BIA
bucks was extended until the
22nd of December.
The BIA Christmas Bucks
promotional draw will take
place on February 11 at the
next BIA meeting.
Thank you to everyone for
helping make the sale of the
BIA Bucks this year a success!
Candlelight Walk at
the Woodlands
On Sunday, Feb. 15 from 6:30 8:30 pm, everyone is invited to
come and explore the West Perth
Wetlands lit by hundreds of
lanterns (participation by
donation).
The walk sponsored by the Rotary
Club of Mitchell, starts at the West
Perth Public Works building (50
Arthur St. South). Wagon rides of
the trail start at 6:30 pm.
Refreshments and entertainment
will be provided at the Public
Works Building.
Mitchell Optimist
Music Festival
Mitchell Optimist annual 10 day
community music festival is set in
various venues throughout
Mitchell.
April 1-10 at various Venues in
Mitchell. Daily admission $2,
festival pass $5.00
For further details please visit
www.mitchelloptimists.ca.
Concert of The Stars
The Concert of The Stars caps off
the Mitchell Optimist Music
Festival at the Mitchell Community
Centre on Friday April 10, 7:00
pm.
As part of a regular feature each issue of the Mitchell BIA
newsletter will spotlight a member of the BIA. If interested in
having a profile about your business please email
Mary-Katherine at mk.visitperth@gmail.com.
The Stickhandler is all about HOCKEY, offering a wide variety of
hockey related merchandise, including jerseys, hats, jackets,
memorabilia, books, cards, hockey-themed home décor and so much
more. Through their relationship with Fathead Canada The
Stickhandler can order any type or size of Fathead décor available.
And through their partnership with Integral Hockey, can repair broken
composite hockey sticks for a small fraction or replacement cost.
Owner Gus Eyers has recently celebrated The Stickhandler’s 2nd year
in Mitchell on the 15th of January. Originally motivated to start a
business in Mitchell when a friend in Port Elgin who owned an Integral
hockey franchise for the Grey/Bruce County region encouraged him to
consider starting a similar business in Perth County. Gus who has a
background in retail intended to focus mainly on repairing broken
composite hockey sticks through partnership with Integral Hockey,
but after attending a gift show in Toronto and with encouragement
from Jackie (from Floral Treasures) he picked up some merchandise
for the store and purchased the Integral Hockey franchise for Perth
County. Shifting the main focus from repairing composite hockey
sticks to the selling of hockey related merchandise and memorabilia.
Gus believes that the BIA does wonderful work for the community and
is glad and proud to be a member. Gus feels that the good that the
BIA does often goes unnoticed and that it’s important for the
community to understand what the BIA does and how it benefits the
community. As a member of the BIA Gus encourages people to come
out to the meetings: to learn new things and contribute new ideas.
NEXT BIA MEETING
After two years in Mitchell, Gus couldn’t be happier with how the
community has supported his business. As The Stickhandler continues
to grow, Gus will strive to bring new and interesting items into the
store focusing on old hockey memorabilia (photos, signage, books
etc.) and will be offering the purchase of items online via The
Stickhandler website in mid March. If you love hockey or know
someone that does please visit The Stickhandler!
For more information please visit the Stickhandler website at
http://www.thestickhandler.net/ or find them on facebook!
Your next BIA meeting is on
February 11, 2015 at 6:15 pm
at the Municipal Building.
Please try to attend, it is
wonderful to have your input
and guidance on all
discussions made!