Committees
Responsibilities of MBA Committees
1. Organization-Building Committee –
- Recommends and helps to implement ideas for: Building Partnerships between the MBA and the Media-Area Community (with residents, community organizations, governmental entities, etc.).
- Recommends and assists in planning and scheduling a continuing education series, including workshops for MBA Board and workshops on downtown business issues for our business owners, etc.
2. Business Recruitment & Retention Committee –
- Recommends and helps implement ways to support and retain existing businesses in Media, and to recruit new businesses to town – ones that will complement the existing mix of businesses in town.
3. Physical Amenities and Design Committee –
- Makes recommendations to MBA and Media Borough to insure that all design elements are properly and esthetically coordinated to be consistent with our promotional marketing image /“branding” created by MBA Promotions Committee and Professional Consultants.
4. Façade / Signage Improvements Committee -
- Advises and works closely with Media Borough to insure that program is continual, well-advertised and adequately meets needs of applicants.
5. Dining & Entertainment Committee -
- Works with Borough Restaurants to explore and create collaborative promotional
Programs and events.
- Works with Borough Restaurants and Media Arts Council to continue to bring and present a diverse variety of the creative arts (visual and performing) that will enhance the attractiveness and economic vitality of Media’s Business Districts and enhance our town’s quality of life.
6. Fundraising Committee -
- Helps plan and implement annual plans for a fundraising program established on a diversified base: individuals, businesses, corporations, etc. These funds are used to support the MBA’s overall promotional campaign for Media.
7. Hours of Operation Committee -
- Recommends and assists in implementing plans to persuade more and more retailers to have extended hours operations on all nights of week.
- Works closely and collaboratively with Media Arts Council and Promotions Committee to help promote and organize “Second Saturdays in Media” Program.
8. Events Committee -
- Assists MBA Executive Director in planning and organizing existing annual events and new annual or special events as needed.
9. Promotions Committee -
- Meets on a regular basis to develop new ideas about how to better promote the Borough of Media and our Business Districts as a more desirable destination for great shopping, fine dining, outstanding entertainment and doing business.