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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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Look for the trusted Foodland Ontario logo to find seasonal produce to year-round local foods and beverages wherever you shop. It’s never been more important to support Ontario and Canadian businesses.Consumer Protection Ontario #ProtectOntario #LoveOnFood #OntAg ... See MoreSee Less
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Tackling Organized Crime and ExtortionRetail extortion. Theft. Organized crime targeting independent small businesses. These aren't isolated incidents - they're a growing operational reality for BIA members across Ontario. OBIAA stands with Federation of Canadian Municipalities in calling for an enhanced Building Safer Communities Fund and a coordinated federal response to organized crime on our Main Streets. Many Main Streets and BIAs implement CEPTED initiatives to improve safety, this often includes enhancing lighting. Our businesses shouldn't have to absorb costs that require national coordination to solve. 🔒 #vibrantdowntowns #safemainstreets #OntarioBIA #smallbusiness #OBIAA ... See MoreSee Less
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On June 26, raise a glass to Buy Ontario, Buy Canadian Day 🍷🍁Whether you’re touring vineyards or picking up a bottle nearby, choosing VQA means enjoying great‑tasting, 100% Ontario‑made wine while supporting local jobs and communities.#ProtectOntario vqaontario.ca/Consumer Protection Ontario ... See MoreSee Less
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