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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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🏆 Big news for the 2027 OBIAA Awards Program — and we think you're going to love what's coming!![]()
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Based on feedback from our incredible BIA community, we've made some exciting changes to make the Awards Program more accessible and inclusive than ever before. Here's what's new:![]()
🌟 Small But Mighty Stream![]()
🦸 The Local Hero Award![]()
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Applications won't open until November — but keep an eye on our website for more details in the meantime. We can't wait to see everything you submit this year! 💙![]()
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🔗 More info - obiaa.com/conference/awards/#Awards![]()
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The Call for Speakers deadline is Friday, September 25, 2026, at 5pm. Don’t miss out on sending in your submission! ![]()
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🔗 Submit now - bit.ly/3bLUmRa![]()
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#OBIAA #2027BIAConference #OntarioBIAs #CallForSpeakers #MakingWaves #FosteringMomentum
🎉 One week to go! We're looking forward to welcoming everyone to Burlington for the 2026 Professional Development Day. Safe travels and see you soon!![]()
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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
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Annual BIA Conference
April 19-22, 2026
St Catharines, ON