CHILLIWACK BIA MISSION STATEMENT

To lead a cooperative effort in revitalizing and enhancing the downtown of Chilliwack to make it a better place to work, live, shop, visit and have fun.

OUR STAFF

Kathy Funk
Executive Director 

Kathy oversees the day-to-day and long-range operations and liaisons with City of Chilliwack, RCMP, ICBC and community service providers.  You'll hear her on Star.FM promoting downtown events.  She also welcomes new businesses to town.
 

Harold Zinke
Downtown Street Cleaner

Harold is our street ambassador, our ‘eyes on the street’ and is always ready with a friendly smile.

Harold was named "Employee of the Year" at the 2007 Chamber of Commerce Business Excellence Awards.

Jessica
Events Coordinator

Jessica helps put together the fun activities that the BIA puts together.  Party in the Park, The Parade of Lights and Sound and Village Classic are events that she has worked hard to help create.

Downtown Ambassadors/Safety Bike Patrol

The BIA is fortunate in receiving an ICBC grant to assist in funding our Safety Bike Patrol Program. Six days a week officers patrol the downtown streets and work closely with the RCMP Community Policing in carrying out the ongoing BIA commitment to safe streets downtown.