MEMBERSHIP INFORMATION
The Hastings City Business Association was formed in 1994, and is a non-profit incorporated society, separate to Hastings District Council (HDC) or any other corporate body. The Business Improvement District was formed in 2019 and is funded by a BID target rate, collected on commercial buildings within the rateable area (see membership zone below) plus a contribution from Hastings District Council.
We represent over 450 businesses within the Central Business District (CBD), with our membership including retail, hospitality, trade, professional and service businesses, including landlords and tenants.
The Hastings City Membership zone is encompassed by Nelson Street, St Aubyn Street, Hastings Street and Southampton Streets and includes all businesses within the area, including the inner side of the boundary streets.
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This graph shows the make up of our HCBA members and where growth opportunity sits.
ASSOCIATE MEMBERSHIP
All landlords within the Hastings City Business Improvement District (BID), who pay the annual targeted rate and their tenants, are automatically members of the Hastings City Business Association. Other businesses outside of this area can apply to join as Associate Members. For an annual fee, they enjoy access to association resources and support as well as benefitting from marketing opportunities.
What we offer our members includes, but is not limited to:
Marketing & promotion
Listing on our Interactive Map
Networking
Training & support
Weekly information via our e-newsletter
Eligibility for election to the HCBA Board
ASSOCIATE MEMBERSHIP
Businesses outside the BID area have the opportunity to enjoy the same advantages as our members by joining as an Associate Member. The membership fee is calculated through the Hastings District Council Rates Department and can be no less than what the business would pay if based within the BID area. The formula is set by the HDC Rates Department.
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