The Key Objectives

for the next five-year term are clearly outlined in the recently published business plan sent to all eligible levy payers. It is also available online at the company’s website – www.bid4oban.co.uk

• To improve the economic opportunities for the businesses in the Oban

• To increase footfall, both local and visitor

• To make the BID ‘cost neutral’ for each business by way of incremental benefits it brings to the town in terms of investment and sponsorship

• To address the issues of individual sectors by partnership working

• To improve businesses relationships with each other, the local authority and the community

• To market the town to a local, regional, national and international audience in conjunction with Oban and Lorn Tourism Association. This will ensure Oban i s effectively marketed throughout the UK and globally as a fantastic destination to visit.

• To give businesses a strong, unified voice when dealing with both the local authority and Scottish Government.

• To support local voluntary groups whose aims align with the BID in terms of funding for new and existing events.