The Beach BIA

The Beach Business Improvement Area (BIA) represents over 400 businesses and property owners along Queen St E, between Coxwell Ave to Neville Park Blvd.  As one of over 80 BIAs in the City of Toronto, the Beach BIA’s unique businesses and location make it stand out as a tourist destination.  

Through the enhancement and beautification of public spaces, delivery of memorable events, and marketing the area and our business members, we strive to improve our neighbourhood, promote economic activity, and create meaningful experiences for visitors from far and wide.

What is a BIA?

In 1970 the world’s first Business Improvement Area (BIA) was formed in Toronto’s Bloor West Village. Today Toronto is home to 83 BIAs, more than any other city in the world. A Business Improvement Area is a board established by City Council to provide specific service for the benefit of businesses within a defined geographic area. BIAs provide services to supplement, not replace, those provided by the City. Governed by volunteer Boards of Management composed of member businesses and property owners as well as City Councillors, BIAs exist in 20 of the City’s 25 wards.

The Beach BIA Board of Directors

Brad Bradford

Brad believes that as our City grows and prospers we must work hard to ensure the benefits are felt by everyone. By bringing a pragmatic, energetic and results-focused approach to local government, Brad supports community-led change throughout Beaches East-York.

Whether it’s through the regular community meetings or the bi-weekly newsletter, Brad wants to engage with all residents and work with our local leaders to support the communities that make Beaches East-York special.

City Councillor, Ward 19

Russell Ward

Chair
Treasurer

Mohammad Khosh-Ghalb

Mohammad Khosh-Ghalb, CPA, CGA is the founder and the managing director of MKG CPA Professional Corporation located in the Beach Village. With more than 10 years of experience, Mohammad provides accounting, tax, and business advisory services to professionals, entrepreneurs, freelancers and small and medium business owners.

James Cockfeild

James has been a Financial Planner with BMO since 2014 and joined the Queen & Hambly branch in June 2017. As a Beach resident for over 30 years, he has deep roots in the community through his family and being a Scout leader. He holds the Personal Financial Planner designation and is currently working towards the Certified Financial Planner (CFP) designation.

Chief Executive Officer

Rick Gabriele

Rick is a local landlord and property owner on Queen Street and Kingston Road. He has spent years investing in The Beach Village shopping district. He also lives in the neighborhood with his family and therefore intricately understands the challenges businesses face along Queen. Rick has been a volunteer on the board for over a decade.

Director

Director

Dr. Johanna Carlo