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"A Family Tradition for 126 Years" ---- -- a PORT PERRY STAR - Tuesday, August 25, 1992 - 11 Ontario Downtowns unveils new program for BIA's and employees By J. Peter Hvidsten Port Perry Star Port Perry downtown busi- ness people were introduced to an innovative program last Tuesday night, which could gen- erate income for the local BIA tive officer of Ontario Down- towns, which is the provincial organization representing more than 200 Ontario Business Improvement Areas, outlined the program to 35 Port Perry BIA members at the local BIA's and present savings for individ- ual members. John Totten, the chief execu- general meeting. Mr. Totten said the program is one of the most exciting Cie Ct, LEN " 2. \ a Ga - J. PETER HVIDSTEN / PORT PERRY STAR Port Perry Downtown BIA members who attended a general meeting last Tuesday at the Masonic Hall were informed of a new program being established by the provincial association which will offer savings to both its members and their employees. John A Totten, CEO of Ontario Downtowns outlined the new Corporate Partnership Program to about 35 business people. Pictured here following the meeting are Mr. Totten (right) and BIA chairman Ken Kourey. developments for the associa- tion and the membership in its history. Known as the Corporate Partnership Program, the objec- tive is to provide benefits for members, members' employees and the association, and to gen- erate long-term revenues for both the local and provincial organizations. Five national corporations, IBM, Great Western Energy, Grand and Toy, Dial Telecom and the Smart Talk Network have already joined the program. Other partnerships being considered for the program are with major banks, a computer systems company, major office equipment suppliers, a barter- ing company, advertising com- panies and many more. Mr. Totten explained that the corporate partners provide acc- ess to their products and servic- es at discounted prices, or by way of rebates, and the local BIA will also receive some benefit. Ontario Downtowns provides for the corporate partners, rec- ognition and visibility through advertising in newsletters, spe- cial announcements, seminars, etc., and also an exclusive com- mitment to that partner for their goods or services. Following the presentation, local BIA members questioned the program, with one of the main concerns being programs which may conflict with local members' businesses. Mr. Totten said that while it is inevitable there will be some conflicts they will try to mini- mize the effects. However, he does feel the overall plan will help far more businesses than it will hurt. 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