Porters Lake Business Association
Supporting the business community of Porters Lake and beyond in order to sustain, improve and promote economic prosperity
📸: Jack Neima
ABOUT US
The Porters Lake Business Association (PLBA) is an organization run by volunteers, operating as a non-profit entity. It was founded in 2018 and transitioned into a Business Improvement District (BID) in 2019.
Our district boundaries are from Alps Road to Stella Drive, so businesses within those boundaries make up our BID members. Businesses outside of those boundaries can join as an Associate member.
We aim to foster the growth of the business community in Porters Lake (and surrounding areas) to ensure its sustained development, enhancement, and economic well-being. The PLBA highly values community, innovation, diversity & inclusion, leadership, and teamwork, and we actively encourage both our members and the wider business community to embrace these principles.
STRATEGIC GOALS
The Porters Lake Business Association has set strategic goals to support and enhance the Porters Lake business community, with the ultimate aim of sustaining and promoting economic prosperity. These objectives include promoting existing businesses by providing resources and support, organizing events, and beautifying the area. The association also strives to attract new businesses and industries to Porters Lake, showcasing the area as an appealing destination for investment.
Additionally, they actively collaborate with government and the community to ensure the voices and wishes of the business community are effectively communicated and considered in decision-making processes. Through these strategic goals, the Porters Lake Business Association aims to foster a thriving business environment and secure a prosperous future for the community.
MEMBERSHIP BENEFITS
✓ Being a part of a supportive business network
✓ Training opportunities (subject to availability)
✓ Grant programs (subject to availability)
✓ Networking events to create connections
✓ Opportunity to join the Board of Directors
✓ Shared content on our social media platforms
✓ Listing on our website business directory
✓ Access to PLBA Newsletter
✓ Participation in promotional campaigns
📸: Murray Douglas
MEET OUR BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Chris Atwood
Board Chair
CBDC Blue Water
Sara
MacInnis
NS Works YMCA
Jason Nolan
Royal Bank
Gerard Dugas
Dark Tower Real Estate
MAP OF OUR DISTRICT
The boundaries of the Porters Lake Business Association's business improvement district (BID) include commercial properties within the area bounded by Highway 7, Stella Dr, and Porters Lake Station Road. These include properties between Alps Road to the west end of Stella Drive, and properties between Highway 7 to Meadowview Drive.
If you own or represent a business outside these boundaries, but are still interested in joining the Porters Lake Business Association, check out out membership page