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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☀️ Summer on Main Street Starts Here![]()
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Across Ontario, BIAs are bringing communities together with a season full of energy, creativity, and connection.![]()
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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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These moments do more than create great experiences — they:![]()
✨ Drive foot traffic to local businesses![]()
✨ Support small business growth![]()
✨ Strengthen community connections![]()
✨ Showcase the unique identity of each main street![]()
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Behind every event is a BIA working to create welcoming, dynamic spaces that keep our downtowns thriving all season long.![]()
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🌻 This summer, explore a local BIA, attend an event, and experience the impact firsthand.![]()
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#MainStreetMatters #ShopLocalON #OntarioBIAs #summeronmainstreet #supportlocal #communitybuilding #placemaking #ExploreLocal #OBIAA
🌊 Why Burlington? Located on the shores of Lake Ontario, Burlington is home to two unique BIAs that demonstrate how collaboration, partnerships, and placemaking can strengthen local communities. ![]()
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Join us this September to experience Burlington firsthand and connect with colleagues from across Ontario.![]()
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Register today: obiaa.com/2026-professional-development-day/ ![]()
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#OBIAA #Placemaking&Partnerships #BIAImpact #CommunityInnovation #2026ProfessionalDevelopment #Burlington2026 #OBIAA2026PDDay #OntarioBIAs
Ensuring Everyone Has a Place to Call Home![]()
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Every person deserves a safe place to call home. Homelessness isn't just a downtown issue - it's a human one, with ripple effects that touch communities, families, and Main Streets across Ontario. That's why OBIAA proudly supports the Federation of Canadian Municipalities Big City Mayors' Caucus Vibrant Downtowns initiative and its call for $3.5B annually in Housing First solutions, deeply affordable housing, and the coordinated mental health and addictions supports that help people find and keep stable housing. When people are housed and supported, whole communities are stronger. 🏘️![]()
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"Indwell has become an important part of the fabric of Old East Village. Their supportive housing model goes far beyond simply providing a roof over someone's head. By combining affordable housing with on-site supports, wellness programs, and community-building opportunities, they help people achieve greater stability, independence, and a sense of belonging. Their work demonstrates that when housing and support services are integrated, lives can be transformed and communities become stronger." - Kevin Morrison, Executive Director, Old East Village BIA![]()
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#AffordableHousing #MainStreet #OBIAA #OntarioBIAs
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Annual BIA Conference
April 19-22, 2026
St Catharines, ON