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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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2024 BIA Conference
For our delegates, attending the BIA Conference means stepping away from their busy communities to connect with other Members and Leaders in Ontario to learn and network. It means recharging and returning to their communities ready to make an impact!
Return on Investment of BIAs
The Return ON Investment of BIAs Study will identify the common success factors needed by BIAs, industry and government to assess the contribution of BIAs to their communities.
Accessibility
The Accessibility Smart Businesses Project aims to identify and remove barriers to employment for persons with disabilities in communities across Ontario.
Goverment Relations
OBIAA meets annually with the Planning, Environment, Resources and Land (PERL) Provincial Deputy Ministries and Assistant Deputy Ministers encouraging understanding and recognition of the paradigms facing ‘Main Street’ Ontario.
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Meet the Town of Saugeen Shores Community Development Officer, Amanda Monaghan. Amanda has an expansive background in communications, economic development, and community development in private, health care and municipal sectors. Her enthusiasm for community and relationship-building drives her innovative approach to her work. Amanda holds an Economic Development certificate from the University of Waterloo and a certificate in Indigenous Studies from the University of Alberta. ![]()
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Amanda will be speaking on the BIA as an economic development tool - how to use this "made in Ontario" tool for the betterment of your community.![]()
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Register to attend the 2024 Professional Development Day in Cambridge, ON on October 7. Register today via the link in our bio!
For those requiring accommodations, OBIAA has a group block at the Cambridge Hotel. Relax, unwind and refresh at the Cambridge Hotel before heading to our event venue, Tapestry Hall. ![]()
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The cut-off date for the room block is September 6, 2024. Visit our website to secure your hotel room today: obiaa.com/2024-professional-development-day/
Meet Scott Higgins of HIP Developments. Scott Higgins is a passionate business and community builder who is helping HIP Developments play a leadership role in the evolution of Southwestern Ontario. ![]()
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Scott will be taking attendees on a tour of The Gaslight District and finishing off the day with a session to help inspire attendees to implement best practices in their communities.![]()
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Join us at the 2024 Professional Development Day in Cambridge, ON on October 7. Register today via the link in our bio!
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2024 Annual BIA Conference
April 28 to May 1, 2024
