Editing Alliston (section)

==Economy==
[[Honda of Canada Manufacturing]] has three plants producing vehicles and parts for the Americas. Plant 1 creating the new model Civic, Plant 2 creating the new model CRV and Plant 3 manufacturing engines for these and other plants in North America. Plant 1 opened in November 1986, with Plant 2 following 10 years later in 1998, and Plant 3 (Engine Plant) in 2008. The plants have a combined work force of 4,600 workers.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.thestar.com/news/2007/09/14/rivals_clash_on_economy.html|title=Rivals clash on economy |publisher=[[The Toronto Star]]|date=September 14, 2007|first=Rob|last=Ferguson|access-date=February 27, 2019 }}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Honda in Canada - Manufacturing|url=https://www.hondacanada.ca/manufacturing/|publisher=[[Honda]] Canada|access-date=February 27, 2019}}</ref>

The Alliston Business Improvement Association was originally established in 1988 as a promotional campaign and management system in the revitalization of downtown Alliston. They have hosted many community events including food truck rallies, holiday events, as well as being a large part of the Potato Festival's organization.<ref>{{cite web |title=Alliston BIA |url=http://www.allistonbia.com/ |access-date=February 27, 2019}}</ref>