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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🔨🔧 OBIAA Toolkits - Municipal Election ☑️![]()
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This Municipal Election Toolkit has been developed to help BIAs navigate the election period while maintaining their required non-partisan role as local boards of Council. It provides practical guidance, suggested questions, communication resources, and engagement strategies that BIAs can use to educate candidates about the role and value of BIAs and to highlight the priorities of their local business districts.![]()
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Head to our website to check it out now! 🔗![]()
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#Obiaa #ToolKits #resources #BIAResources #biatoolkits #strengtheningmainstreets
☀️ With warm weather on its way, it's time to start thinking about all the exciting events and activations BIAs have coming up!![]()
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From vibrant night markets to live music, sidewalk sales, food festivals, and patio activations, summer events transform Main Streets into places where people gather, explore, and support local.![]()
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What events are coming up in your area?![]()
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#MainStreetMatters #ShopLocalON #ontariobias #summeronmainstreet #supportlocal #communitybuilding #placemaking #ExploreLocal
🌊 Strengthening Ontario’s Main Streets Starts with Strong Partnerships![]()
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We’re excited to be attending the 2026 Ontario Small Urban Municipalities (OSUM) Conference in Parry Sound this week — connecting with municipal leaders from across Ontario to talk about the future of our communities.![]()
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BIAs and municipalities work hand-in-hand to build vibrant, resilient main streets. Events like OSUM create space for important conversations around economic development, placemaking, and community well-being.![]()
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📍 Parry Sound![]()
📅 April 29 – May 1 ![]()
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If you’re attending, be sure to connect with us - Rachel & Mason from our team will be there - and learn more about how OBIAA is supporting BIAs across the province through advocacy, resources, and collaboration.![]()
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Together, we’re building stronger, more connected Main Streets across Ontario. 💙![]()
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#OSUM2026 #ParrySound #OntarioMunicipalities #MainStreetMatters #OBIAA #EconomicDevelopment #Placemaking #CommunityBuilding #OntarioBIAs #MunicipalLeadership
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Annual BIA Conference
April 19-22, 2026
St Catharines, ON