Downtown Midland is a not-for-profit organization established for the main purpose of growing the central business district of the Town of Midland. We are designated as a Business Improvement Area (BIA) through the Ontario Municipal Act and a town of Midland bylaw originally enacted in 1977.
Downtown Midland is governed by volunteer Board of Management consisting of seven members and managed by one staff member. The association is funded by a levy placed on the property taxes of each owner within the designated boundaries. The budget is presented to the town council for approval.
The current boundaries are north side of Elizabeth to the south side of Bayshore; Bourgeois Lane to Borsa Lane.
Over the years, Downtown Midland has undergone some changes consisting of new sidewalks, large square planters, hanging baskets on new lamp posts, Christmas Lighting Project that is continuing, a mural restoration program for 33 existing murals and much more...
Widespread and continuing support from the local businesses and the surrounding community is essential to the success of the downtown. Downtown Midland welcomes volunteer, business and community participation in all areas of the association.
Current Board of Directors
Joannie Petroff Pebble Tree Chair
Roberta Douglas RoyalTea on King Georgian Bakery Events
Michael Sellwood Infinite Solutions Treasurer
Sarah Kenney Georgian Bay Books Safety
Megan Marchildon Mega Mindful Living Beautification
Nicole French Collaborative Haus Marketing
Bill Mereids 221 King St. Town Council
Office & Staffing
The day-to-day operations of the BIA are managed by Katarina Knezevic who reports to the Board of Management.
