What can a BID do for me?

The vision of BID4Oban is to create a vibrant and vital town centre, with a supportive and involved business community.

The Steering Group and other co-opted businesses have been working on the development of a draft Business Plan which builds on the results of our consultation. This will be reviewed initially by BIDScotland and the local authority during May for their comments before we are able to communicate the contents with our business community.

In the meantime, we are pleased to confirm the aims and objectives of our proposed BID:

Our aim: The Oban BID will deliver a range of projects and services which will boost the local economy through increasing the footfall of shoppers and visitors to the town, benefit business levypayers and improve the physical environment for all those for visit, live and work in the town.

Our objectives:
To make the best first impression possible to visitors and shoppers to the town by helping provide a more attractive environment.
To co-ordinater a managed programme of events and festivals throughout the year, including supporting existing events through marketing and fundraising.
To increase the number of new events in the town which will extend the season
To maximise our assets and attract more shoppers and visitors to stay, explore and spend.
To bring businesses together to help reduce business costs and act as an effective business lobbying body for the benefit of the town's future prosperity.
To improve accessibility and parking within the town for visitors by car or on foot.

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