2021 Annual BIA Conference
September 26-29, 2021
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Why should you attend the 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!
The OBIAA BIA Conference is an annual training opportunity available to BIA management, with keynote speakers, leadership training, and endless opportunities for professional development, networking, and growth.
While 2020 meant we were not able to attend Conference in person to celebrate 50 years of BIAs, our team at OBIAA is working to provide an outstanding Hybrid Conference this September!
Full meals – 3 Breakfasts, 3 Lunches, 1 Awards Dinner, and 3-5 refreshment breaks depending on your Cohort
17 informative and educational sessions taking place over 3 full days
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 & content including keynote speakers, Tony Chapman, Iain de Jong, Kay Matthews and John Kiru. Plus, session speakers Ken Coit, Chief Frank Bergen and more!
Awards Gala – Recognition of successful and innovative BIA efforts
Full access to the session recordings post Conference
Mobile Tours of Local BIAs within Hamilton
Virtual access to live sessions from the in-person experience
2 days of Trade Show – Enjoy face-to-face connections with 15 Trade Show Exhibitors
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. You don’t want to miss it!
Block pricing for hotel accommodations
An engaging Conference experience both in-person and virtually
Pre-Conference tours such as an Escape Manor and Brewery Tour – cost are additional
OBIAA offers a group rate!
Relevant and informative content covered in each session
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
Kerry Jarvi | Conference Chair | Downtown Hamilton BIA
Bethea Summers | Pembroke BIA
John Kiru | TABIA
Judy Worsley | Aldershot BIA
Lisa Anderson | Downtown Dundas BIA
Liz Behrens | Volunteer
Marty Williams | Downtown Guelph BIA
Mary-Lou Ambrose-Little | Downtown Port Colborne BIA
Sue Mingle | Fallsview BIA
Tracy MacKinnon | Westdale Village and Stony Creek BIAs
Kerry Jarvi | Conference Chair | Downtown Hamilton BIA
Brendan Wetton | International Village BIA
Emily Walsh | Downtown Hamilton BIA
Julia Davis | City of Hamilton
Lisa Anderson | Downtown Dundas BIA
Maggie Burns | Ottawa Street BIA
Rachel Braithwaite | Barton Village BIA
Susie Braithwaite | International Village BIA
Suzi Ozer | Downtown Hamilton BIA
Tracy MacKinnon | Westdale Village and Stony Creek BIAs
Kay Matthews | OBIAA Executive Director
Kennishia Duffus | OBIAA Conference Manager
Erin Douglas | OBIAA Administrative Manager
Alisdair Artymiuk | Volunteer
Blagica Temovska | Humber Intern
Debbie Poon | Humber Intern
For Additional Information
If you require any further information, please contact OBIAA at 1-866-807-2227 or via email.