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Dear Kingsville BIA Member,
Thank you for participating in this year’s BIA Dollar Promotion, we sincerely hope that this promotion
brings value to you and your business. The program itself runs similarly to that of previous years. All
participating businesses will be asked to read, sign and return a copy of this document to ensure that
everyone participating is very clear on how the administration of the program will operate. Please
read, sign and return this agreement no later than November 10, 2024, to participate. We thank you
in advance for your assistance with this matter and look forward to offering this program.

HERE IS HOW IT WORKS!
On Thursday, November 11 th , the Royal Bank of Canada will start selling the Kingsville BIA Dollar
Vouchers to the public. There will be $100,000 available for purchase until they are sold out or until
November 22nd – whichever happens first! A $20 voucher only costs $17.00. This is a savings of
15%. The public may purchase a maximum of $1000 per person, per day.
All participating businesses are asked to display posters provided to you. Please take the sell date
poster down after November 16th but leave the other poster up saying you accept the dollars until
February 28th, 2025. Please share on your own social media posts that you are accepting the
vouchers. RBC will have a list of participating businesses to hand out at the time of purchase.

The BIA Dollar Vouchers expire on February 28th, 2025.

We have extended our expiry date by one month! After February 28 th , 2025, a public person that
purchased BIA Dollars can bring the unused voucher to Royal Bank of Canda for a reimbursement of
the original $17.00 they spent purchasing the voucher no later than March 31st, 2025.

Reimbursement Procedure

Participating businesses are not permitted to accept BIA Dollars from the public after end of business
on February 28 th , 2025.
Participating businesses can return BIA Dollars initially at the following location and times starting
November 16 th , 2024.
Royal Bank of Canada located at 11 Division Street, North, Kingsville, Ontario.

Hours Available to Accept BIA Dollars at Royal Bank of Canada:
Mondays 9:30 am to 5 pm
Tuesdays 9:30 am to 5 pm
Wednesdays 10:00am to 5 pm
Thursdays 9:30 am to 5 pm
Friday 9:30 am to 6 pm
NOTE: IF you are unable to drop your BIA dollars off at the Royal Bank of Canada, please email the
KBIA at kingsvillebia@bellnet.ca to make other arrangements.

Please note that the Royal Bank of Canada is closed for all holidays.

Under no circumstances leave your BIA Dollars with any person or party other than a Royal Bank of
Canada employee or the BIA Coordinator. We are not responsible for lost or missing BIA Dollars in
the event you elect to leave them with an alternative person.
You will be reimbursed for the FULL $20.00 amount/per voucher. All BIA dollars must be returned to
the Royal Bank of Canada or the BIA Coordinator no later than March 31st, 2025.

Important Dates

November 11th, 2024: Deadline to return this signed document to the BIA Coordinator, letting them
know your participation. Email document to info@kingsvillebia.com
November 14 th , 2024: BIA Dollar Vouchers go on sale at Royal Bank of Canada (the dollars are
ONLY being sold and redeemed out of RBC). They are being sold at 15% off – spend $17.00 and get
a $20 voucher.
November 22nd, 2024: The final day RBC will be selling the dollars to the public (if they are not
sold out before this date).
February 28th, 2025: Last day the public can spend the dollars at participating businesses.
March 31st, 2025: ALL BIA Dollars are to be returned to the Royal Bank of Canada, from
participating businesses. If any business takes BIA dollars after February 28th, 2025, for the full $20
they will only receive the $17 in return. Vouchers expire February 28th, 2025.
March 31st, 2025: General Public that purchased BIA Dollars and did not spend them may return
them for reimbursement at $17.00 if received by this date at the Royal Bank of Canada.

BIA DOLLAR PROGRAM – INSTRUCTION SHEET

THIS IS WHAT THE VOUCHERS LOOK LIKE:
***Not printed on regular paper.

This year the vouchers have a green/blue background.

SOMEONE COMES TO MY BUSINESS WITH A VOUCHER – WHAT DO I DO?
 Each voucher has a $20 value and is be treated as cash, with the exception that you CANNOT
give back change on a voucher. If the purchase total comes to under $20, they must buy more
to get it over the $20 value.
 Each voucher has a specific number. If the person spending them has vouchers that are the
same serial number, do not accept them.
 There is no limit on how many vouchers can be used at a time.
 You can sell a gift card to someone paying with a BIA Dollar Voucher.
 You will take the vouchers directly to RBC to be REIMBURSED. A $20 voucher will get
you $20 back.
 Please ensure you have trained all your staff on how to accept these vouchers
 All vouchers expire on February 28 th , 2025.

Numbered
in BLACK.
Each
voucher has
a different
serial
number.

Additional
security features.

Frequently Asked Questions

As a participating business, how much do I get back?
 You get the full $20 amount back, as long as you accept the BIA vouchers prior to the expiry
date of February 28 th , 2025.
Can I sell a gift card to someone paying with a voucher?
 Yes – the customer is still getting their full value and you as a business are still getting
reimbursed for the full amount.
Who is paying the 15% top-up?
 The BIA Board of Managers planned for this promotion when they drafted the 2024 budget and
have allocated funds for this.
How will the public know my business is participating?
 Hang the provided posters on your door.
 RBC will be handing out a participating business list
 BIA website/Facebook event page will post the list of participating businesses.
 Share that you are participating on your own social media pages/advertisements
Do I need to track who spends them at my business?
 You do not have to track who spends them – treat them as cash.
Can I buy BIA Dollars for my own personal use?
 YES! This promotion is open to everyone and is a great way to support our community. They
make a great Christmas gift too!
How can I help promote that I am participating?
 Promoting on your own advertisements and social media accounts will be a huge help in
spreading the word.
 Send a newsletter to your customers.
Who can participate in this promotion?
 BIA members (regular and associates tier 2) are eligible to participate.
 Non-BIA members are not eligible to participate.
If you have more questions please contact the BIA office at 519-733-6250 or

email info@kingsvillebia.com

BIA DOLLAR CONTRACT 2024 – 2025