What we do

What we do

Our four pillars

SGABA represents member businesses to various levels of government and key stakeholders in the community.

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Marketing & Promotions

SGABA promotes the Spring Garden area as a preferred place to work, live, shop and experience.


Mandate

The Spring Garden Area Business Association is the “voice of the Spring Garden area”, representing member businesses to various levels of government and other key stakeholders in the community.

Vision

Preserve and enhance the essence and experience of the Spring Garden area for members, residents and visitors by supporting business success through community partnerships and resources.

Mission

To create a vibrant and dynamic business district, the SGABA will: 

  • Build effective partnerships with businesses, institutions and property owners to maintain a clean and safe community.

  • Attract, retain and promote quality businesses and retail segments to support the local economy.

  • Promote Spring Garden Road as a renowned destination point with a business, retail and commercial mix, offering unique products, services and events.

  • Coordinate events and programs designed to promote Spring Garden area as the preferred place to shop, work, learn and live.

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Beautification

SGABA aims to keep the area pleasant and easy on the eyes by installing planters and sweeping the streets through its summer interns.

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Safety

SGABA strives to keep the area clean and safe by partnering with businesses, institutions, property owners, the Halifax Regional Police and the Halifax Regional Municipality.


Board of Directors

Johanna Galipeau Board Chair (Sweet Pea Boutique)

Karen Gardiner Vice-Chair (McInness Cooper Law Firm)

Louise O’Haran Treasurer (Kitchen Design Plus)

Chris Jiang Spring Garden Member at Large ( Creamy Rainbow Bakery and Café)

Robbie Kavanaugh Spring Garden Member at Large (Cleve’s Source for Sports)

Barb Marshall Spring Garden Member at Large

Julie Houde Spring Garden Member at Large (Queensberry Rules Boxing Studio)

Lezlie Oler Spring Garden Member at Large (In A Box Gifts)

Nadia Dajani Spring Garden Member at Large (Splurge Boutique)

Key Documents

2021/2022 SGABA Activity Report 2021/2022 SGABA Audited Financials

2020/2021 SGABA Activity Plan 2020/2021 SGABA Audited Financials

2019/2020 SGABA Activity Plan

2017/2018 SGABA Annual Report
2018 SGABA Activity Plan
2017/2018 Audited Financials
SGABA Articles of Association