The Downtown Guelph Business Association (DGBA) is a BIA governed by a volunteer Board of Directors. Created in 1972, the DGBA is one of the oldest BIAs in Ontario and recently expanded it’s borders. There are three full time permanent staff and one seasonal staff member (from May to September) that work for the 500+ members that reside within the boundary.
Board Information
Seven members
12 voting directors:
Two members of City Council
A representative of each of the two members of the Downtown Business Improvement Area who are the property owners assessed the highest levy on an individual rateable property
Eight members selected by a vote of the Downtown Guelph Business Association membership and confirmed by City Council
Marty Williams
Executive Director
marty@downtownguelph.com
City Clerk's Office
519-822-1260 extension 5603
advisorycommittees@guelph.ca
| Name | Position | Term Start | Term End | Status | Appointed By |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Councillor Downer, Cathy | Voting Member and Council Representative | 06 Dec 2022 | 15 Nov 2026 | Active | Council |
| Councilor Klassen, Carly | Voting Member and Council Representative | 28 May 2024 | 15 Nov 2026 | Active | Council |
| Dallan, Iside | Member | 06 Dec 2022 | 15 Nov 2026 | Active | Council |
| Elliott, Greg | Member | 06 Dec 2022 | 15 Nov 2026 | Active | Council |
| Lammer, Tom | Member | 06 Dec 2022 | 15 Nov 2026 | Active | Council |
| Manes, Kristel | Member | 16 Apr 2024 | 15 Nov 2026 | Active | Council |
| Marfisi, Pina | Member | 06 Dec 2022 | 15 Nov 2026 | Active | Council |
| Nash, Charles | Member; Chair | 06 Dec 2022 | 15 Nov 2026 | Active | Council |
| Overland, Richard | Member and Treasurer | 06 Dec 2022 | 15 Nov 2026 | Active | Council |
| Rutherfold, Derrick | Member | 06 Dec 2022 | 15 Nov 2026 | Active | Council |
| Steele, Bryan | Member; Vice-Chair | 06 Dec 2022 | 15 Nov 2026 | Active | Council |
