Toronto Chinatown BIA Crowned Innovative Award Winner Of Main Street Art Challenge

Presented with RBC Royal Bank, The STEPS Initiative is pleased to announce the winners of the I heART Main Street Art Challenge! In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, STEPS supported GTA 11 Business Improvement Areas (BIAs) to develop 41 art installations in collaboration with 20 local artists. Ranging from sidewalk decals to storefront exhibits, installations fostered…

Request for Proposal: 4D Chinatown

We would like to invite talents to join our new project “4D Chinatown.”  Since 2019, Chinatown BIA has started several initiatives, including videos of Chinatown businesses and the improvement of the online presence to market and promote the community. Today, the COVID-19 pandemic increased the importance of online business due to the physical distancing restrictions;…

We Are Hiring!

WE ARE HIRING! We’re recruiting two Digital Market Coordinators to help our Chinatown local businesses establish a stronger digital footprint. Click here to view the details of the position. Application Deadline: July 25th, 2020 Start Date: August 3rd, 2020 End Date: September 25th (employment duration is 8 weeks) Rate: $15/hour for 35 hours per week…

Toronto Chinatown BIA Launches Initiatives to Reinforce Hygienic Practices for Local Businesses

Toronto Chinatown Business Improvement Area (CBIA) launches initiative to provide local businesses with wall-mounted hand sanitizing dispensers in the efforts to enhance and reinforce hygienic practices for businesses and visitors in Toronto Chinatown. In accordance with the practices as recommended by the Toronto Public Health (TPH)’s hand sanitizing standards, businesses in Toronto Chinatown will be…

The unveiling of Jean Lumb Lane

After the pending process and preparation work, Chinatown BIA and Jean Lumb Foundation, in partnership with the City of Toronto, were pleased to unveil the Jean Lumb Lane today. The ceremony was preceded by a traditional lion dance and ribbon cutting. Political leaders including MPP Jessica Bell, Councillor Joe Cressy and Toronto former mayor David…