The Creemore BIA has yet to receive any nominations for its executive and the election is coming up on Wednesday, Nov. 12.
There are five openings: president, vice president, secretary, treasurer and one director at large.
Outgoing president Corey Finkelstein said if no one is nominated, Clearview Township council could appoint members and there is a risk that the organization could lose momentum and funding.
The BIA – Business Improvement Area – works to attract business and tourists to the area, works on beautification projects and helps organize local events.
Finkelstein said the Creemore BIA manages a $20,000 budget and in the last two years has received another $26,000 from Creemore Springs Brewery.
He said that money has helped to pay for new garbage cans for Mill Street that have recycling compartments, refurbish tree beds and replace street signs.
The BIA also produced tourism guides and maps and hired a person to do social media for one year.
The 70-member association is made up of property owners and tenants in the village.
There are also associate members inside the village and partners from outside the village.
The president oversees the various BIA committees, marketing, beautification and special events.
Finkelstein said he focused on marketing because that’s what he does professionally but new members would bring their own strengths to the role.
The vice president deals with membership and supports the president.
“We are very much a working board and everyone pitches in,” said Finkelstein. “It’s not a very demanding position.”
The BIA usually meets monthly.
Candidates are required to have two nominations in order to be considered for election.
Anyone interested is asked to contact Finkelstein at 705-466-6593 or Thom Paterson at 705-466-6321.