b'Who We Are Our Team A non-profit society, the Lower Lonsdale BusinessThe 14-member LLBIA board is elected from lmprovement Area (LLBIA), also known aseligible members at each Annual General Meeting. The Shipyards District, was registered with theEach director serves a two-year term on the board Province of BC in December 2016. An Executivewhich meets nine times a year. Programs and Director was hired in May 2017. initiatives are executed by a full-time executive director supported by part-time and contract staff.The organization was established by area business owners who recognized an opportunity and understood the need to harness the business districts collective resources. The LLBIA was formed to provide a united, collective voice for the business district with the primary goal to market and promote businesses within the designatedgeographical area. The LLBIAs five-year mandate is due for renewal December 31, 2021.2 3'