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2020 Annual BIA Conference

April 19 – 22

COVID-19 Update

The OBIAA Board’s Executive Committee have decided to postpone our April conference indefinitely.
 
Given the latest developments both internationally and here at home, in response to the emergence in Ontario of COVID-19, and in effort to reduce the possibility of spreading this illness, the OBIAA Board’s Executive Committee, after meeting today, have decided to postpone the 2020 BIA Conference and AGM scheduled for April 19-22, 2020.  This is in conjunction with the Ministry of Health’s Enhanced Public Health Measures that have been announced calling for the immediate suspension of all large events.
 
We will strive to reschedule the Conference at a later date. The health and safety of our global, national, and local community is our priority at this time.
We encourage you to cancel your hotel rooms at the Delta Hotels by Marriott Toronto Airport & Conference Centre for the Conference by contacting 1-800-721-7033 or the hotel directly at 416-244-1711 or 1-800-668-3656.
 
When we have a clearer picture we will share next steps with you.

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2020 BIA Conference | April 19-22 | Delta Hotels by Marriott Toronto Airport & Conference Centre

Why should you attend the BIA Conference?

The OBIAA BIA Conference is an annual training opportunity available about BIA management; with keynote speakers, leadership training, and endless opportunities for professional development, networking and growth.

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▪ All meals – 3 Breakfasts, 3 Lunches, 1 Awards Dinner, and 5 refreshment breaks

▪ All sessions, except the Professional Development Session

▪ 4 streams of education based on the pillars of downtown revitalization – Leadership + Management, Economic Development, Physical Improvements, Marketing + Promotions

▪ 3 full days of sessions

▪ High value speakers and content including industry subject matter expert keynote speakers

▪ 3 Hospitality Suites

▪ Mobile Tours of Local BIAs!

▪ Awards presentation and sessions – High value, learn what your peers did to win and how you can do it too!

▪ 2 ½ days of Trade Show – Enjoy face-to-face time with more than 20 Trade Show Exhibitors

▪ Trade Show Opening Reception

▪ Greetings from Municipal, Provincial, and Federal staff

▪ Networking Opportunities. This is the one time of year when BIA Staff, Board Members, and Municipal Staff get together!

▪ Block pricing for hotel

▪ Additional Professional Development Session(s) – cost additional

▪ Pre-Conference tours – cost additional

▪ OBIAA offers a group rate!

▪ Different speakers each year

With four streams (pillars) of education, each BIA needs to consider sending more than one person to be able to attend as many sessions as possible. 

Board members have a dedicated session where they can network and learn governance best practices.

Download “Why You Should Attend the BIA Conference” and share it with your board members 

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John Kiru | Conference Chair | TABIA

Alicia Vianga | Corso Italia BIA

Bethea  Summers | Pembroke BIA

Connor  Pierce | Regal Heights Village BIA

Dominic Cobran | Leslieville BIA

Frank Paul | Toronto Entertainment District BIA

Karen McNeilly | Pape Village BIA

Kerry Jarvi | Downtown Hamilton BIA

Liz Behrens | Volunteer

Mackenzie Keast | Yonge & St. Clair BIA

Mary Fragedakis | GreekTown on the Danforth BIA

Riley Lee | TABIA

Sue Mingle | Fallsview BIA

Tracy Kish | Pape Village BIA

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“Well done.  Met great people, intelligent dialogue, great services, and excellent meals and accommodation, (sic).  I have since written a report about the conference, for our mayor and downtown (sic) BIA.  Will share with everyone some of the unique ideas that I witnessed and heard, to keep small and large business working together to serve well, the masses, in so many capacities. Spontaneous round of standing ovation is more uplifting then any other. Congratulations on a job well done.”
Delegate from Ottawa
Delegate from OttawaCollingwood Conference 2018
“I know the theme of the conference was related to resilience of the main streets and downtowns. But with the storm, it really showed the resilience of your members to show up and support OBIAA. I was worried no one would come and even doubted whether I should make it. But definitely glad you committed to putting on a wonderful conference and kudos to all those members came out in full force. Congrats.”
Presenter from Toronto
Presenter from TorontoCollingwood Conference 2018
“You should also know that I made more connections at OBIAA than any other conference I've attended in this job.”
Delegate from Atlantic Canada
Delegate from Atlantic CanadaCollingwood Conference 2018
“Hats off to you and the rest of your team! I felt that this year was one of the best conferences I'd attended in recent memory. All of our delegates enjoyed the experience, too!!! I was delighted to see the Municipality there with 2 delegates, and the County supporting it as well. I hope to encourage more to attend next year.”
Delegate from Southwestern Ontario
Delegate from Southwestern OntarioToronto Conference 2017
“I attended all three mobile sessions. I feel that these are an invaluable part of the OBIAA conference – informative, engaging, fun, active, and from the ground up! I loved the networking opportunities and creative ideas they all provided! Thank-you!”
Delegate from Northern OntarioLondon Conference 2016
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