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 Collingwood Downtown BIA who received an OBIAA Award of Excellence in the Advocacy and Governance category for the Downtown Collingwood Master Plan, a long-term vision meant to prioritize pedestrians, highlight heritage and pour into public spaces in the downtown core for years to come. ![]()
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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
⏳ Just under one month until Professional Development Day 2026! We can't wait to welcome delegates from across Ontario to Burlington for two days of learning, networking, and inspiration. ![]()
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🔗 Register today: obiaa.com/2026-professional-development-day/![]()
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#Placemaking&Partnerships #BIAImpact #CommunityInnovation #2026ProfessionalDevelopment #Burlington2026 #OBIAA2026PDDay #OBIAA #OntarioBIAs
🌍 OBIAA is heading to the International Downtown Association (IDA) Conference!![]()
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The IDA Conference brings together Main Street and downtown professionals from across North America and beyond — and we're proud to be there representing Ontario's BIAs on the international stage.![]()
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Because great ideas for our Main Streets don't stop at the border. 💙![]()
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If you're attending, come find us — we'd love to connect!![]()
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#IDAConference #OntarioBIAs #OBIAA #MainStreetMatters #DowntownDevelopment #placemakingcommunity #BIACommunity #internationaldowntownassociation
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Annual BIA Conference
April 19-22, 2026
St Catharines, ON