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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.
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🚶♀️ Shop Main Street Canada: We’re heading to Southern Ontario – Support Local in Downtown Tillsonburg! 🛍️❤️![]()
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Main streets are the heart of our communities—and in Downtown Tillsonburg, that heart beats strong through charming storefronts, historic buildings, and passionate local entrepreneurs.![]()
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This week, we’re shining a light on the unique spirit of Downtown Tillsonburg. Whether you’re sipping coffee at a cozy café, browsing one-of-a-kind shops, or enjoying the local art and green spaces, there’s something special waiting on every corner. Supporting local here means investing in the people and stories that make this community thrive. 🌳🏙️![]()
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📣 This week’s featured BIA:![]()
📍 Downtown Tillsonburg BIA![]()
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Not featured this week? Don’t worry—we spotlight new communities weekly! 👀✨![]()
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💼 Ready to get involved? Download the Shop Main Street Canada Toolkit and become a local champion today.![]()
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🔗 Shop Main Street Canada Toolkit - Link in Bio![]()
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#ShopMainStreetCanada #DowntownTillsonburg #SupportLocalOntario
Today on Canada Day, we celebrate the diverse cultures and communities that make our main streets thrive.![]()
BIAs play a vital role across Canada by driving local economic growth, fostering community and inclusive spaces, showcasing diverse celebrations, revitalizing and enhancing urban areas, boosting tourism, advocating for small businesses, and enriching the overall quality of life.![]()
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How is your BIA celebrating the vibrant spirit of Canada today?" ![]()
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#CanadaDay🇨🇦
Today marks the inaugural Buy Ontario, Buy Canada Day! 🇨🇦![]()
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Our Business Improvement Areas, which many know as Downtowns and Main Streets, have the highest concentration of locally owned and operated small businesses.![]()
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So, if you are looking for the best place to Shop Local and Buy Ontario visit a Main Street near you. Check out obiaa.com/member-directory for a list of BIAs in Ontario - there are over 300 to choose from. ![]()
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So, today (and hopefully everyday), choose to Support Local and Buy Ontario, Buy Canadian.![]()
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#buylocal #buyontario #buycanadian #supportlocal #shoplocal
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