Posted 05 February 2016 - 02:30 PM

Isn't DVBA a voluntary outfit that you join and pay dues? If a business doesn't join why would DVBA mention it?

No, if you are in the area they run, you pay a levy on your property tax. Or at least your landlord does, and likely passes it on to you. You just pay $5 a year if you want to vote at their AGM.

New businesses in the catchment are routinely mentioned in the newsletter.

I have not paid my $5 in years, but I'm still listed as a business.