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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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🏆 The 2027 OBIAA Awards Program is coming — and we want YOU to start thinking about your submission!![]()
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Every year, the OBIAA Awards Program celebrates the incredible work happening on Main Streets across Ontario — from innovative placemaking projects and community partnerships to outstanding advocacy and business support initiatives.![]()
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This year, we’re especially excited to introduce two brand new additions to the program:![]()
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🌟 The Small But Mighty Stream — designed specifically for BIAs with levies of $50,000 or less, making it easier than ever for rural and smaller BIAs to showcase their amazing work on a provincial stage.![]()
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🦸 The Local Hero Award — a brand new Legacy Award category recognizing individuals who have gone above and beyond to raise the profile of their BIA in their community and beyond.![]()
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📅 Submissions open in November — so now is the perfect time to start documenting your projects, gathering your materials, and thinking about the incredible work your BIA has done this year.![]()
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Don’t let your hard work go unrecognized. Your Main Street deserves to be celebrated. 💙![]()
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🔗 Learn more about the 2027 Awards Program: obiaa.com/conference/awards/#Awards or link in bio![]()
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#OBIAAwards #2027Awards #SmallButMighty #LocalHero #OntarioBIAs #OBIAA #MainStreetMatters #BIACommunity #BuildingLocalSuccessTogether #BIAExcellence #MainStreetRecognition
The 2027 BIA Conference Trade Show Registration is Live!![]()
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Attention Businesses! Do you have a product or service that community leaders would be interested in? Do you want to boost your brand awareness, share your story, and give back to the community? The Trade Show Registration is open for the 2027 BIA Conference taking place from April 25 – April 28, 2027, in Oakville, Ontario. Join over 30 exhibitors to share your product or service with community leaders and BIAs from all across Ontario.![]()
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Click the link to register today! bit.ly/3QdFwSp ![]()
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#2027obiaaconference #TradeShow #OntarioBIAs #OBIAA #parkstreetsolutions #MainStreetMatters #buildinglocalsuccesstogether #BIACommunity #ConferenceExhibitor
🛍️ This Women's Small Business Month, make it intentional.![]()
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Ontario's Main Streets are home to an incredible community of women-owned businesses — and one of the most powerful things you can do this month is seek them out, walk through their doors, and show them your support.![]()
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✨ Try a women-owned café or restaurant in your BIA![]()
✨ Shop a women-owned boutique or gift shop![]()
✨ Leave a glowing review for a women-owned business you love![]()
✨ Share their story on your own social media![]()
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Small actions. Big impact. 💙![]()
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#WomensSmallBusinessMonth #womeninbusiness #ShopLocalON #MainStreetMatters #OBIAA #OntarioBIAs #womenentrepreneurs #supportlocal #shopwomenowned #buildinglocalsuccesstogether
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Annual BIA Conference
April 19-22, 2026
St Catharines, ON