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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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2024 BIA Conference
For our delegates, attending the BIA Conference means stepping away from their busy communities to connect with other Members and Leaders in Ontario to learn and network. It means recharging and returning to their communities ready to make an impact!
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.
Goverment Relations
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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🚨 Exciting News from OBIAA! 🚨![]()
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We’re thrilled to welcome Rachel Braithwaite as the new Executive Director of the Ontario Business Improvement Area Association (OBIAA)!![]()
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With more than a decade of experience in the BIA world and five impactful years on our board — including as Board Secretary and Chair of both the Advocacy and Awards Committees — Rachel is no stranger to the challenges and opportunities facing Ontario’s Main Streets.![]()
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She’s known for her collaborative leadership, smart budgeting, and fierce passion for community revitalization. This new chapter promises to build on OBIAA’s momentum and drive even greater impact for BIAs across the province.![]()
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Welcome, Rachel! 👏
As many of you know, Kay Matthews is retiring, marking the end of an incredible chapter in her service to BIAs across Ontario. Her leadership, passion, and unwavering commitment have made a lasting impact on all of us.![]()
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To show our appreciation and celebrate her remarkable career, we’ve created an online retirement card. We’d love for you to take a moment to add your well wishes, memories, and congratulations.![]()
👉 www.groupgreeting.com/sign/89a7e2bfcb7159a![]()
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Let’s fill the card with messages that reflect just how much Kay means to our community. The more voices, the better
🚀 Shop Main Street Canada: Support Local! 🛍️❤️![]()
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We're shining a spotlight on the incredible BIAs in the Greater Hamilton Area that make our Main Streets vibrant and unique! 🌟✨![]()
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🛒 Featured BIAs This Week:![]()
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📍 @ancaster_village ![]()
📍 @concessionbia ![]()
📍 International Village BIA ![]()
📍 Downtown Hamilton Business Improvement Area ![]()
📍 Aldershot Village BIA ![]()
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Don’t see your BIA? No worries! We’re featuring weekly spotlights, so stay tuned! 👀✨![]()
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💡 Want to get involved? Check out our toolkit to see how you can be a champion and make a difference.![]()
📸 Joined the movement? Send it to us or tag us—we’d love to see how you’re supporting your Main Street! ❤️![]()
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🔗 Toolkit: public.3.basecamp.com/p/W65RaswgbaQ5jXAewLDjdFdL ![]()
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#ShopMainStreetCanada
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2024 Annual BIA Conference
April 28 to May 1, 2024
