2021 Annual BIA Conference

April 18-21,2021

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2021 BIA Conference | April 18-21, 2021

Why should you attend the BIA Conference?

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 in person, the OBIAA Team are working hard to bring you a
2021 BIA Conference.

OBIAA has held twice weekly Zoom calls with members across the province which has provided support, education and sharing. While networking is not the same on a virtual platform, together our BIAs have found a way to connect for the betterment of all of our communities. Thank you!

Watch here for 2021 details on Conference and other educational opportunities coming your way.

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Become a Speaker or Host a Workshop

Full Registration Includes:

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!

Other Considerations:

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

Why Board Members Should Attend:

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

Why should you attend the 2020 BIA Conference?

Our Current Conference Committee

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.”

“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.”

“You should also know that I made more connections at OBIAA than any other conference I've attended in this job.”

“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.”

“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!”

For Additional Information

If you require any further information, please contact OBIAA at 1-866-807-2227 or via email.

conference@obiaa.com