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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, 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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Read OBIAA’s latest progress report, A Hand Up for Small Business, celebrating Small Business Week 2020 and looking at the impact of the Digital Main Street (DMS) Ontario extension in response to the COVID-19 crisis. Click to learn more.
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Nous acceptons maintenant les demandes de subvention pour l’optimisation en matière numérique et pour la mise sur pied d’équipes de soutien personnalisé. Cliquez ici pour en savoir plus.
Return on Investment of BIAs
The Return ON Investment of BIAs Study will identify the common success factors needed by BIAs, industry and government to assess the contribution of BIAs to their communities.
Accessibility
The Accessibility Smart Businesses Project aims to identify and remove barriers to employment for persons with disabilities in communities across Ontario.
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OBIAA meets annually with the Planning, Environment, Resources and Land (PERL) Provincial Deputy Ministries and Assistant Deputy Ministers encouraging understanding and recognition of the paradigms facing ‘Main Street’ Ontario.
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Registrations are open for the last #DigitalMainStreet webinar of 2020! 😢
Discover the best ways to use social media to grow your small business and learn:
✅ How other small businesses have built their brands on each social media channel, picking up tips and inspiration for your own social media activities.
✅ How to determine the right content and tone for your business’s social media posts, and the right time and frequency to post them.
✅ How to analyze social media metrics and determine which ones to focus on for your business goals.
See the registration page for full details about this webinar and ebook giveaway!
Registrations for OBIAA 2021 Memberships are still open!
We are committed to providing value for your membership through the sharing of best practices, facilitating an invaluable information network and providing government advocacy at the Provincial level for our members.
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In our first Digital Service Squad (DSS) profile video, we learn how Chris Morris, DSS Team Member for the Kingston Economic Development Corporation, works one-on-one with businesses on all things digital marketing and to ensure they know how to invest the Digital Transformation Grant to the best effect.
The Digital Transformation Grant has been extended until December 15th, or whenever the grant funds have been fully expended.
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Digital Main Street - Kingston Digital Service Squad Profile
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At the heart of the Digital Main Street program design are the Digital Service Squad (DSS) members. In addition to the online training modules, these trained...
It’s time to push back at unfounded and unsubstantiated policy and support our local heroes. https://torontosun.com/opinion/columnists/chapman-small-businesses-kicked-to-the-curbside write @JohnTory and Doug Ford
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2020 Annual BIA Conference
April 19th – 22nd
