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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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📣 OBIAA Board of Directors Nominations are Now Open!![]()
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Are you passionate about Ontario’s Main Streets? Do you want to help shape the future of BIAs across the province? This is your opportunity to make your mark at the provincial level. 💙![]()
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OBIAA is seeking dedicated, engaged, and forward-thinking individuals to join our Board of Directors — the team that guides the strategic direction of Ontario’s Business Improvement Area Association and advocates for Main Streets from one end of the province to the other.![]()
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As a Board member, you’ll have the opportunity to:![]()
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✨ Represent the interests of BIAs and Main Street businesses at the provincial level![]()
✨ Shape the policies, programs, and partnerships that support BIAs across Ontario![]()
✨ Connect with a passionate community of Main Street professionals and advocates![]()
✨ Contribute to the long-term vision of a stronger, more vibrant Ontario![]()
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🗓️ Nomination deadline: Friday, November 13![]()
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Don’t miss your chance to be part of something bigger than your Main Street — while making every Main Street in Ontario stronger. 💙![]()
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🔗 Learn more and submit your nomination: obiaa.com/about/obiaa-board/![]()
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🌟 OBIAA is attending the 2026 TIAO Ontario Tourism Summit!![]()
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Tourism and thriving main streets go hand in hand — and the Tourism Industry Association of Ontario’s annual Summit brings together the leaders shaping the future of Ontario’s tourism economy.![]()
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We’re proud to be part of the conversation, representing the BIAs and main street communities that welcome visitors, drive local spending, and create the authentic experiences that put Ontario on the map. 💙![]()
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If you’re attending, come find us — we’d love to connect!![]()
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#TIAOSummit #OntarioTourism #OntarioBIAs #OBIAA #MainStreetMatters #TourismOntario #DestinationOntario #BIACommunity #BuildingLocalSuccessTogether
💪 Women-owned businesses aren't just good for Main Streets — they're essential to Ontario's economy.![]()
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Women entrepreneurs bring innovation, community focus, and resilience to everything they build. They create jobs, mentor the next generation of business owners, and invest deeply in the communities they call home.![]()
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This Women's Small Business Month, OBIAA reaffirms our commitment to advocating for the policies, programs, and partnerships that help women-owned businesses on Main Streets across Ontario thrive — not just this month, but every month. 💙![]()
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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