The leading network for BIAs – proudly representing
100,000+ Local Businesses Across Ontario
Ontario Business Improvement Area Association
The Ontario Business Improvement Area Association (OBIAA) is a network representing and supporting BIAs across Ontario. We encourage and guide BIAs to increase their effectiveness, as well as their contribution to the economic, cultural, and social well-being of communities.
OBIAA is a leader in the development and sharing of information, tools, training, resources, and best practices.
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What is the BIA Conference?![]()
The OBIAA BIA Conference is the leading annual professional development event for Business Improvement Areas across Ontario and beyond. Over three and a half days, BIA leaders, municipal partners, and community builders come together for keynote speakers, workshops, mobile tours, and networking—all focused on strengthening our main streets.![]()
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The conference gives BIA professionals and municipal staff the opportunity to step away from daily demands, connect with peers, gain practical strategies, and return home energized with new ideas and tools to make an impact.![]()
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Need help getting approval? Use the 2026 BIA Conference Justification Template Letter to Board:![]()
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💙 January budgets may be tighter, but supporting local doesn’t have to stop.![]()
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After the holidays, many people choose to scale back spending. But even small choices can make a big difference for Main Street businesses.![]()
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Here are a few simple ways to continue supporting your favourite local spots this month:![]()
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☕ Grab your morning coffee from a BIA café![]()
🥐 Treat yourself to a small bakery item![]()
🛍️ Pick up household essentials from an independent retailer![]()
🍽️ Meet a friend for a budget-friendly lunch or soup![]()
🎬 Enjoy a free community event or walk your main street![]()
📸 Share and tag a local business online![]()
💬 Leave a positive review - it costs $0 but means everything![]()
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Every visit, every purchase, and every acknowledgment helps keep Ontario’s main streets vibrant, welcoming, and resilient.![]()
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Small choices. Big community impact. ![]()
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#ShopLocalON #SupportSmallBusiness #MainStreetMatters #OBIAA #CommunitySupport
🏆 Thinking of Submitting for the 2026 BIA Conference Awards?![]()
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We’d love to see your work recognized.![]()
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Swipe through to learn the key steps for submitting an OBIAA Awards application and get your project ready for consideration.![]()
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✨ Whether it’s a marketing initiative, public realm project, event, or partnership, this is your opportunity to showcase the impact your BIA is making on Main Street.![]()
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🗓 Application deadline: Friday, January 30, 2026, at 5:00 PM![]()
🔗 Learn more & apply: obiaa.com/conference/awards![]()
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Questions about the process?![]()
📧 Email us at [email protected]![]()
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Annual BIA Conference
April 19-22, 2026
St Catharines, ON