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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🚀 Shop Main Street Canada: Support Local in Northern Ontario! 🛍️❤️![]()
Main Streets are the heart of Northern communities—and the Business Improvement Areas (BIAs) behind them keep that heart beating strong.![]()
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This week, we're celebrating Northern Ontario, from the stunning shores of Lake Nipissing to the vibrant streets of the North’s downtown cores. 🏞️🌆![]()
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📣 Featured BIAs:![]()
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📍 The Waterfront District BIA (Thunder Bay)![]()
📍 Downtown Sault Ste. Marie (Sault Downtown Association)![]()
📍 Downtown Sudbury BIA![]()
📍 Downtown North Bay & Waterfront ![]()
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Is your BIA not featured this week? Don’t worry—we spotlight new areas every week. Stay tuned! 👀✨![]()
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📸 Already showing your support? Snap a pic, tag us, or send it in—we’d love to see how you’re keeping Northern Ontario’s Main Streets vibrant and thriving!![]()
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💼 Want to join in? Download the Shop Main Street Canada Toolkit and become a local champion today.![]()
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#ShopMainStreetCanada #SupportLocalNorthernOntario #NorthernBIAs
📣 Happy Economic Development Week, Ontario! ![]()
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This week, we celebrate the vital role of Business Improvement Areas (BIAs) in driving local prosperity. From revitalizing main streets to supporting small businesses, BIAs are at the heart of our communities' economic growth.![]()
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Join us in recognizing the impact of BIAs and explore how they contribute to vibrant, thriving neighbourhoods, as well as working with our local municipal Economic Development Office who assist us in this role. ![]()
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Learn more and get involved: edco.on.ca/engage-with-us/economic-development-week/# ![]()
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#EconDevWeek #EDW2025
🌸💖 Happy Mother’s Day! 💖🌸![]()
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Today, we celebrate all the incredible moms, stepmoms, grandmothers, caregivers, and mother figures who fill our lives with love, strength, and endless support.![]()
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To all the moms who run businesses, support our local shops, and make our downtowns brighter—you inspire us every day.![]()
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Take a moment to treat the moms in your life (or yourself!) to something special from one of our amazing local businesses. 💐🛍️![]()
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Wishing everyone a day filled with love, laughter, and well-deserved appreciation.![]()
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#MothersDay #LoveLocal #ThankYouMoms #ShopLocal #BIACommunity #CelebrateMom
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Annual BIA Conference
April 19-22, 2026
St Catharines, ON