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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🌟 2026 BIA Award Winner Spotlight![]()
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👏 Congratulations to the Downtown London BIA who received an OBIAA Award of Excellence in the Business Retention, Recruitment and Expansion category for Member Growth Kit, providing a comprehensive and thoughtfully tailored guide for businesses to thrive and maximize. ![]()
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For more information on our Awards Program or previous winners, check out the OBIAA website – obiaa.com/conference/awards/#Awards 🔗![]()
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#Congrats #2026biaconference #OBIAA #OntarioBIAs #obiaaawards #biaawards
👀 Here's a sneak peek at what you'll experience at Professional Development Day 2026: ![]()
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✔ Beautification & Placemaking ![]()
✔ Community Partnerships ![]()
✔ Downtown Revitalization ![]()
✔ Interactive Learning ![]()
✔ Community Tours ![]()
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Stay tuned for more program details.![]()
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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
📊 Small businesses are the backbone of Ontario's economy.![]()
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Small businesses make up approximately 98% of all enterprises in Ontario, employing nearly 2.5 million people and driving job creation, innovation, and local economic growth. (Source: Ontario Centre of Innovation)![]()
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Main Streets across the province depend on strong municipal partnerships, smart policy, and consistent advocacy to thrive. That's the work OBIAA does every day: representing the interests of BIAs so local businesses have a voice where it counts.![]()
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Strong Main Streets start with strong advocacy. 💪![]()
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#AdvocacyInAction #OntarioBIAs #OBIAA #MainStreetMatters #smallbusiness #EconomicDevelopment
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Annual BIA Conference
April 19-22, 2026
St Catharines, ON