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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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🤝 Collaboration in Action: A Powerful Moment for Downtown Peterborough![]()
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We’re proud to amplify this important message from Downtown Peterborough, a powerful example of what makes Ontario’s BIAs so essential to strong, vibrant communities.![]()
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Last week, members rallied together, showed up, delegated, wrote letters, and made their voices heard. Their collective advocacy resulted in the City Council voting unanimously against By-law 25-126, protecting the independence and leadership of their BIA.![]()
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This outcome highlights what BIAs do best:![]()
✨ Unite businesses![]()
✨ Mobilize communities![]()
✨ Strengthen partnerships with municipalities![]()
✨ Advocate for strong, resilient main streets![]()
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When BIAs, businesses, and civic partners work together, local voices create real impact.![]()
Congratulations to the Downtown Peterborough BIA, its members, and Executive Director Nour Mazloum for demonstrating the power of collaboration and community leadership.![]()
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This win belongs to everyone who believes in Ontario’s Main Streets! 💙![]()
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#MainStreetMatters #BIACommunity #AdvocacyInAction #OBIAA #StrongerTogether #OntarioBIAs
❄️ Winter placemaking matters more than ever.![]()
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Research shows that outdoor lighting, winter décor, and seasonal events can increase evening foot traffic by up to 30% in commercial districts.![]()
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That’s why BIAs across Ontario invest in:![]()
• Holiday lights![]()
• Window displays![]()
• Winter markets![]()
• Music + ambiance![]()
• Safe, inviting streetscapes![]()
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Small details can have a significant economic impact.![]()
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Source: Project for Public Spaces; Canadian Urban Institute winter economy reports![]()
Photo Credit: Elora BIA![]()
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#WinterPlacemaking #MainStreetMatters #BIACommunity #MainStreetPlacemaking
💙 Giving Tuesday: Strengthening Communities, One Main Street at a Time![]()
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On Giving Tuesday, we celebrate the generosity that fuels Ontario’s main streets. BIAs and their members contribute to vibrant, caring communities every day, from supporting local charities and food drives to hosting events that bring neighbours together.![]()
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Today is a reminder that giving isn’t only financial, it’s volunteering at local events, showing up, shopping local, and supporting the organizations and small businesses that make our communities feel like home.![]()
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Together, we uplift the generous and thoughtful people who keep Ontario’s main streets resilient and strong.![]()
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#GivingTuesday #MainStreetMatters #CommunityImpact #SupportLocalON #OBIAA
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Annual BIA Conference
April 19-22, 2026
St Catharines, ON