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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🌟 2026 BIA Award Winner Spotlight![]()
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👏 Congratulations to the Uptown Saint John BIA who received an OBIAA Award of Excellence in the Streetscaping & Public Realm Improvement category for Local Love: A Business-Led Placemaking & Pride Initiative, bringing together over 90 businesses to showcase pride, foster inclusivity and display art in an expression of connectedness. ![]()
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For more information on our Awards Program or previous winners, check out the OBIAA website – obiaa.com/conference/awards/#Awards 🔗![]()
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#Congrats #2026BIAConference #OBIAA #OntarioBIAs #OBIAAAwards #BIAAwards
🗺️ Your next favourite spot is closer than you think.![]()
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Ontario's Main Streets are full of hidden gems — the family-run bakery that's been there for generations, the boutique you've walked past a hundred times but never stepped into, the café where everybody knows your name.![]()
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These are the places that make your community unique. The businesses that show up for local events, sponsor the school fundraiser, and greet you by name. They don't just serve your community — they ARE your community. 💙![]()
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This week, we challenge you to discover something local.![]()
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✨ Try a new restaurant in your BIA![]()
✨ Pop into a shop you've never visited![]()
✨ Share your find in the comments below — let's build the ultimate Ontario Main Street guide together!![]()
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Because the best discoveries aren't on a map — they're on your Main Street. 🌟![]()
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#DiscoverLocal #ShopLocalON #MainStreetMatters #OBIAA #OntarioBIAs #supportlocal #locallove #exploreontario #MainStreetMagic #BIACommunity #ShopSmall #buildinglocalsuccesstogether
Calling all Speakers!! We’re pleased to announce the #2027BIAConference will be held in Oakville, Ontario from April 25 - April 28, 2027![]()
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The 2027 Theme is... Making Waves on Main Streets: Fostering Momentum Across Ontario ![]()
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We are looking for speaker submissions that focus on this theme, with a specific emphasis on programming for rural BIAs.![]()
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🔗 Fill out your submission today: bit.ly/3bLUmRa![]()
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#OBIAA #2027BIAConference #OntarioBIAs #CallForSpeakers #MakingWaves #FosteringMomentum
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Annual BIA Conference
April 19-22, 2026
St Catharines, ON