The Yaletown Business Improvement Association is a non-profit society with a mission to enhance its members' business opportunities by leading action to improve the Yaletown environment and to promote Yaletown as the place to trade and visit.

Formed in 1999, it is funded by a special municipal levy that is paid by all commercial properties in the designated 20 block Yaletown area. This levy forms the baseline of the YBIA's budget although it also acts as seed money to enhance programs that generate sponsorship money, in kind donations, value added initiatives such as strategic partnerships and media attention.

The membership and Board of Directors are comprised of both property owners and business tenants who share input to develop the direction and goals of this organization. The YBIA encourages active participation of all members through the Board of Directors, YBIA Committees, meetings, networking and special events. For more information see the Members section on the title bar.