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Improving on perfection.

The Yonge + St. Clair BIA represents midtown Toronto’s thriving and storied business community. It’s our job to promote, grow and give voice to our inspiring membership.

Who We Are

The Yonge + St. Clair Business Improvement Area (BIA) represents 450+ businesses and 90+ property owners in the Yonge + St. Clair community in midtown Toronto, Ontario. Formed in 2018, the BIA strengthens the economic health and livability of the neighbourhood through strategic investments in the public realm, exciting cultural programming, brand awareness and advocacy on behalf of members.

The BIA Boundary

Our Vision

The Yonge + St. Clair BIA aims to be a local economic growth accelerator that attracts new businesses, grows existing businesses, creates an enjoyable public realm experience and generates visitor demand. We accomplish this through a dedicated Board of Management that represents the diversity of local businesses and property owners, knowledgeable and motivated staff that deliver member services, advocacy on behalf of the local businesses and property owners, and the execution of programming and investments that serve the local need.

2025
Board of Management

  • Brian
    Crombie

    Chair

    Representative:
    Terracap Management

  • Erin
    Brearton

    Vice Chair

    Representative:
    Chestnut Park Real Estate

  • Sam
    Samaha

    Treasurer

    Representative:
    Crowe Soberman LLP

  • Dion
    DeFebo

    Representative:
    Colliers International

  • Nicolas
    Lemieux

    Representative:
    Government of Canada, Science and Parliamentary Infrastructure

  • Emiliano Omeri

    Representative:
    Desjardins

  • David Struthers

    Representative:
    TD Asset Management

  • Zachary Silverberg

    Representative:
    Mills & Mills LLP

  • Josh
    Matlow

    Ward:
    12 (Appointed)

  • Dianne
    Saxe

    Ward:
    11 (Appointed)

Staff

  • Hannah Thresher

    Executive Director

    hannah@yongestclair.ca

  • Tim
    Lam

    Director of Operations

    tim@yongestclair.ca

  • Jason Glionna

    Streetscape and Design Manager

    jason@yongestclair.ca

  • Zach McEwen-Jones

    Events Manager

    zach@yongestclair.ca

  • Harlan Hutt

    Special Projects Coordinator

  • Gabrielle John

    Marketing + Communications Coordinator

  • Lucas Kovar

    Streetscape and Design Coordinator

  • Alessia Fathollahzadeh

    Events Coordinator

Contact

Address: 1 St. Clair W, Unit 1101, Toronto, ON, M4V 1K6
Office Hours: Monday: 9:00 AM – 5:00PM
Tuesday: 9:00 AM – 5:00PM
Wednesday: 9:00 AM – 5:00PM
Thursday: 9:00 AM – 5:00PM
Friday: 9:00 AM – 5:00PM
Saturday: CLOSED
Sunday: CLOSED
Email: info@yongestclair.ca

Information for BIA Members

If you own commercial property or own a business within the Yonge + St. Clair BIA boundaries, you may already be qualified as a Member of the BIA. Please ensure you are on our mailing list to receive ongoing updates regarding BIA activities and other important information.

Email info@yongestclair.ca for more information.

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