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 Downtown Yonge BIA who received two OBIAA Awards of Excellence in the Operations category for SafeTO, investigating safety needs and implementing effective solutions, and in the Economic Resilience & Community Building category for Year Round Food Tours, keeping vibrant flavours close to home. ![]()
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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
🤝 OBIAA is heading to the AMO Conference in Ottawa August 16 to 19!![]()
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The Association of Municipalities of Ontario - AMO annual conference is one of the most important gatherings of municipal leaders in the province — and we're proud to be there representing Ontario's BIAs.![]()
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Strong Main Streets are built on strong municipal partnerships. Events like the AMO Conference are where those relationships are strengthened, conversations are started, and the case for vibrant, thriving commercial districts is made at the highest levels.![]()
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If you're attending, come find us — we'd love to connect! 💙![]()
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#amoConference #OntarioBIAs #OBIAA #municipalpartnerships #MainStreetMatters #AdvocacyInAction #EconomicDevelopment #localgovernment
🏨 Great news for OBIAA members — your voice in Ontario's tourism industry just got stronger.![]()
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Through our partnership with the Tourism Industry Association of Ontario (TIAO), OBIAA members are now eligible for a reduced TIAO membership rate.![]()
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Ontario's tourism industry is building real momentum — from global sporting events to major marketplaces and international attention, tourism is playing an increasingly important role in our province's economy. And as the industry grows, a strong, unified voice is essential to ensure tourism operators are represented where decisions are being made.![]()
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By becoming a TIAO member, you'll help strengthen the collective voice of Ontario's tourism industry while staying connected to the issues shaping the future of our sector. 💙![]()
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OBIAA members — this is an opportunity to amplify your impact beyond your main street and into the broader provincial tourism conversation.![]()
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🔗 More information or become a member now: obiaa.com/bia-membership-sign-up/ ![]()
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#OntarioBIAs #OBIAA #tiao #tourismontario #MainStreetMatters #memberbenefit #tourismindustry #PartnershipInAction #buildinglocalsuccesstogether
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Annual BIA Conference
April 19-22, 2026
St Catharines, ON