About the Business Association
The Carp Road Corridor Business Improvement Area (CRCBIA) and the Business Association were established by the local business community in January 2011.
The main mission of the BIA is to assist and promote the business community and the vacant property land base in the area and the main objective of the BIA is to act as a unified voice for all owners in the area.
What does the BIA do?
Promote Economic Development
CRCBIA works with members to identify and then promote actions which would improve economic development for existing businesses and attract new businesses to the area. Since formation and responding to member input, the BIA has worked to consider and forward the economic opportunity which would be provided by extension of municipal water into the Corridor. Other priority economic development issues which the BIA continues to advocate for are area road improvements, hydro service improvements and transit in the business area.
Address Common Area Needs and Issues
Many business owners have concerns regarding restrictions on road signs, property drainage and the value of services related to taxation levels. Owners of vacant property have concerns regarding costs and timing of development permits and restrictions on land use. CRCBIA has brought these issues to the attention of the Mayor of Ottawa, area Councillors and City staff and has worked to help a number of individual owners with specific concerns and problems.
Business Services
CRCBIA is providing business related services to members. Through the BIA website, newsletters and networking events, members can communicate with each other on issues and opportunities. Member seminars provide important information to area owners. The BIA provides assistance to individual members regarding City permit and development approval processes.
Development Recruitment
Using an understanding of the existing businesses in the area, building stock in the area and vacant property in the area, CRCBIA is working with the City of Ottawa and area commercial property brokers to attract new businesses, development and jobs.
Area Marketing
CRCBIA is planning marketing activities for the area. The web site will include information on area businesses. Plans are being made to establish improved signage for area business parks.
Board Members
Wayne French, Waste Management (Board Chair)
Shawn Argue, Argue Construction (Vice Chair)
Sandra Cain, Kanata Tax Services ( Treasurer )
Josh Blokhius, Sheldon Creek Developments
Ken Crawford, C&M Electric
Jason Lalonde, Vitality Landscaping
Pat Lalonde, Aecon
Jennifer McAndrew, Mastermind Event Rentals
Andy Perreault, Helicopter Transport Services
Dustin Therrien, Cheshire Cat Pub
Taylor White, Ken White Construction
City Councillors
Clarke Kelly, Councillor (Ward 5 West Carleton-March)
Glen Gower, Councillor (Ward 6 Stittsville)
General Manager
Roddy Bolivar – 613-314-7597, roddy.bolivar@crcbia.ca or use our contact form
Our Location
The Carp Road Corridor BIA sits in the rural West End of the City of Ottawa, close to the 417 highway.
Our Boundaries
The Carp Road Corridor Business Improvement Area’s boundaries are shown in detail on this City of Ottawa map.
We work with over 300 business and property owner members in the area.
