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Supplier Catalogue
The suppliers listed in our catalogue are the most recent BIA Conference Exhibitors and suppliers who are interested in working with BIAs and have a product or service to offer.
If you are a business that would like to supply goods and services to BIAs you can be a part of this web catalogue for a fee (scroll down for fees). For more information or to be added to our Supplier Catalogue you can contact [email protected]
Please note that a listing in this catalogue is not an OBIAA endorsement of the supplier’s services.
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DATA & TECHNOLOGY
AnyCard is a gift card processor for BIAs offering a simple and easy gift card program solution.
1-888-367-8448
www.anycard.ca
Civiconnect prepares the next generation of professionals through its flagship Youth Skills Studio program, combining technical and soft skills training with hands-on work-integrated learning. By partnering with employers, educators, unions, and job seekers, Civiconnect strengthens youth pathways and supports small and medium-sized businesses across skilled trades, manufacturing, and technology sectors.
4996 Beam St.
Beamsville, ON L0R1B0
www.civiconnect.ca
Downtown Gift Cards provide guaranteed local spend in your participating member businesses. Improves feet on the street and money in the tills. Also measurable success for your stakeholders.
519-859-2632
www.micnx.com
The Driftscape platform empowers BIAs to boost community engagement and economic growth through self-guided tours, interactive maps, and AI-powered business directories. Driftscape encourages local shopping and discovery, while reducing administrative workload, helping BIAs connect visitors with meaningful local experiences.
50 Westmount Rd N. Unit 206, Waterloo, ON
866-491-5937
www.driftscape.com
GoBIA brings together two experienced professionals who support Business Improvement Areas from strategy to brand. Patty Hayes of All Things BIA provides governance, planning, and operational expertise, while branding specialist Chris develops compelling identities and marketing tools—helping BIAs clarify their purpose, strengthen their voice, and deliver results for their downtowns.
https://www.gobia.ca/
Local XP rewards people for showing up. Communities, businesses, and events use our platform to drive verified visits that earn rewards.
905-330-4568
www.localxp.ca
Touch Softworks delivers purpose-built web services for Business Improvement Areas, including secure hosting, modern websites, and digital marketing tailored to BIAs. Built-in tools help automate event listings, maintain business directories, share member resources, and post announcements. Visit touchsoftworks.com to learn more or book a demo.
LIGHTING
Classic Displays
Founded in 1977, Classic Displays is Ontario’s premier supplier of beautification products, serving over 150 BIAs with a range of domestically made products. Our 3 divisions (Christmas Holiday Displays, Flags & Banners, and Site Furniture) offer a comprehensive selection to enhance any space.
5959 Ambler Drive
Mississauga, ON, L4W 2K2
905-282-8888
www.classicdisplays.com
Known for lighting townships with Christmas and other lighting. Specialists in exterior cleaning and lighting.
6006 Hwy 6 Elora, ON N0B 1S0
226-821-0404
Leblanc Illuminations is a manufacturer of light decorations, illumination products and architectural lighting. Our company specializes in the development of decorative concepts to enhance cities and municipalities during the Christmas season or any other occasion of the year.
1395 Farbstein
Joliette, QC J6E 9C6
450-755-6902
OPERATIONS & MAINTENANCE
Top Shot Hockey provides the ultimate interactive experience by providing equipment rentals, unique games, and specialty event services. We design, operate and execute everything needed to take your event to the top. Call or email us today and see how we can bring the Top Shot experience to you!
519-822-8848
www.topshotinteractive.com
SUSTAINABILITY & UTILITIES
Goodbye Graffiti is a Canadian-owned company with 28 years industry experience specializing in professional graffiti removal. Using environmentally friendly products made in Canada, we ensure safe and effective removal from any surface. Trust us for top-quality service and sustainable solutions.
647-457-6672
SureGreen is currently under contract with the Port Credit BIA and has been responsible for seasonal transitions of floral displays through all four seasons for the last 10+ years. We have been in the commercial and condominium property maintenance sector for the last 35 years servicing multiple townhouse complexes.
A12-1250 Eglinton Avenue W, Suite 142 Mississauga, ON L5V 1N3
905-278-7873
www.suregreen.ca/
We are Toronto’s graffiti removal and abatement experts. Located in the heart of the city, our expertise in the business of using pressure washing and other technologies for brick cleaning and removal of graffiti from other surfaces has been an asset to our customers throughout the GTA.
416-989-8279
www.graffitibuffer.com
Workplace Safety & Prevention Services™ (WSPS) is a not-for-profit organization committed to protecting Ontario’s workers and businesses. It serves more than 174,000 member firms and 4.2 million workers across the agricultural, manufacturing and service sectors. WSPS provides health and safety training, consulting and informational resources for businesses across Ontario.
5110 Creekbank Road,
Mississauga, ON L4W 0A1
905-614-1400
Tactical Guard Force Security provides professional, reliable security solutions, leveraging skilled personnel, advanced technology, and customized strategies to maintain safety. The company is rapidly growing in the security industry and proudly works with Port Credit BIA.
647-621-5855
INSURANCE
Introducing TD Insurance for Business. Running a small business takes dedication, and having the right protection matters. TD Insurance makes the process quick, easy, and convenient, with coverage options tailored to your needs. Only pay for the protection you require, with discounts available to help safeguard what you’ve worked hard to build.
PAL Insurance is celebrating its 37th year in business as a 100% Canadian family-owned and operated MGA. PAL is Canada’s Award-Winning provider of Special Event Insurance, Cannabis Event Liability, Prize Indemnity, Exhibitor Liability, and many more specialty insurance products, along with a new line of Commercial products.
2 Norfolk St. S.
Simcoe ON N3Y2V9
800-265-8098
RETAIL
Offers savings no matter what your business.
www.costcobusinesscentre.ca
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
The Municipal Property Assessment Corporation (MPAC) is an independent, not-for-profit corporation funded by all Ontario municipalities. As Ontario’s property experts, we are responsible for delivering property values, insights, and services to taxpayers, municipalities, governments, and businesses.
1340 Pickering Parkway Suite 101, Pickering ON L1V 0C4
289-315-3146 | www.mpac.ca
Civiconnect prepares the next generation of professionals through its flagship Youth Skills Studio program, combining technical and soft skills training with hands-on work-integrated learning. By partnering with employers, educators, unions, and job seekers, Civiconnect strengthens youth pathways and supports small and medium-sized businesses across skilled trades, manufacturing, and technology sectors.
1340 Pickering Parkway Suite 101, Pickering ON L1V 0C4
289-315-3146 | www.mpac.ca
We empower diverse entrepreneurs ages 18-39 by providing loans with mentorship and resources to help them start and buy businesses that contribute to sustainable and inclusive economic prosperity, in their communities and across Canada.
33 Yonge St, Suite 1100
Toronto, ON M5E 1G4
www.futurpreneur.ca
Launch your next campaign or local currency powered by Hello’s proprietary platform and reloadable Prepaid Card. It’s an exclusive experience for both your local merchants, employers and citizens that only works at businesses you choose. Deploying Hello’s ‘buy local’ campaign has never been easier. Keep it simple. Hello.
1224 Ste-Catherine W, 3rd floor Montréal, QC H3G 1P1
(438) 260-0055
www.hellonetwork.ca
The Municipal Property Assessment Corporation (MPAC) is an independent, not-for-profit corporation funded by all Ontario municipalities. As Ontario’s property experts, we are responsible for delivering property values, insights, and services to taxpayers, municipalities, governments, and businesses.
1340 Pickering Parkway Suite 101, Pickering ON L1V 0C4
289-315-3146 | www.mpac.ca
The Canadian Urban Institute is a national charity driving place-based solutions to make communities better places to live for everyone.
1340 Pickering Parkway Suite 101, Pickering ON L1V 0C4
289-315-3146 | www.mpac.ca
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The Municipal Property Assessment Corporation (MPAC) is an independent, not-for-profit corporation funded by all Ontario municipalities. As Ontario’s property experts, we are responsible for delivering property values, insights, and services to taxpayers, municipalities, governments, and businesses.
1340 Pickering Parkway Suite 101, Pickering ON L1V 0C4
289-315-3146 | www.mpac.ca
Civiconnect prepares the next generation of professionals through its flagship Youth Skills Studio program, combining technical and soft skills training with hands-on work-integrated learning. By partnering with employers, educators, unions, and job seekers, Civiconnect strengthens youth pathways and supports small and medium-sized businesses across skilled trades, manufacturing, and technology sectors.
1340 Pickering Parkway Suite 101, Pickering ON L1V 0C4
289-315-3146 | www.mpac.ca
We empower diverse entrepreneurs ages 18-39 by providing loans with mentorship and resources to help them start and buy businesses that contribute to sustainable and inclusive economic prosperity, in their communities and across Canada.
33 Yonge St, Suite 1100
Toronto, ON M5E 1G4
www.futurpreneur.ca
Launch your next campaign or local currency powered by Hello’s proprietary platform and reloadable Prepaid Card. It’s an exclusive experience for both your local merchants, employers and citizens that only works at businesses you choose. Deploying Hello’s ‘buy local’ campaign has never been easier. Keep it simple. Hello.
1224 Ste-Catherine W, 3rd floor Montréal, QC H3G 1P1
(438) 260-0055
www.hellonetwork.ca
The Municipal Property Assessment Corporation (MPAC) is an independent, not-for-profit corporation funded by all Ontario municipalities. As Ontario’s property experts, we are responsible for delivering property values, insights, and services to taxpayers, municipalities, governments, and businesses.
1340 Pickering Parkway Suite 101, Pickering ON L1V 0C4
289-315-3146 | www.mpac.ca
The Canadian Urban Institute is a national charity driving place-based solutions to make communities better places to live for everyone.
1340 Pickering Parkway Suite 101, Pickering ON L1V 0C4
289-315-3146 | www.mpac.ca
URBAN PLANNING & DESIGN
Established in 1949, Hauser Site Furniture is the leading manufacturer of commercial furniture and amenities for exterior applications. From park to streetscape, Hauser’s solutions are engineered and manufactured to exceed the requirements for extended use in a wide range of public environments.
330 Weber St N
Waterloo, ON, N2J 3H6
800-268-7328
www.hausersite.com
Maglin believes placemaking can transform spaces into experiences. Our clients require adaptable solutions for today’s outdoor spaces. Maglin proudly offers Ontario-made, classic standard products, configurable products, and custom manufacturing.
Woodstock, ON
800-716-5506
www.maglin.com
We work with top tier manufacturers to bring together the very best in environmentally responsible, high-quality, design-focused solutions for the Canadian Landscape Architecture, Interior Design and architecture communities. Park Street is proud to be the exclusive representative of Victor Stanley, Green Theory Design, Old Town Fiberglass, and IRONSMITH.
519-589-5157
www.parkst.ca
We manufacture and distribute community parklets, mobile outdoor patios, pedestrian bypasses, garden patios and sidewalk rail systems. Transforming downtowns, dining districts and public spaces with alfresco experiences. We’re helping to bring the vision of Business Improvement Areas (BIAs) downtown development offices and neighborhoods to life.
67 Atwater Cres
Hamilton, ON L9C 2E8
www.streetpatios.ca
From concept to installation, StreetPlants delivers customizable, durable street furniture that supports placemaking, active living, and sustainable design.
Unit 1 -1A Howard Park Ave,
Toronto, ON M6R 1V3
416-414-4019
MARKETING & EVENTS
Supplier of Audio / Visuals, staging, mobile staging for live, and Hybrid events.
905-238-8949 | www.3Lsound.com
LOVE DOWNTOWN. GIFT DOWNTOWN.
Lock in spend, drive foot traffic and stimulate economic activity with your own Downtown Gift Card program. The act of giving a ‘local’ gift card is the ultimate endorsement of your community.
519-859-2632
Grand River Party Rentals help run your event in bringing the FUN to your guests. We provide event and party rentals.
519-859-2632
Ostana helps small businesses increase customer retention through collaborative loyalty programs. By building connected ecosystems of local businesses, Ostana drives repeat sales, strengthens partnerships, and fosters thriving community networks. Our platform empowers businesses to grow together — turning customers into loyal advocates within a shared, community-driven marketplace.
Toronto, ON
647-533-7939
Manufacturer and renter of Large Illuminated Marquee Word SIgns across Ontario.
29 3rd Ave.
Orangeville, ON L9W 1H1
647-218-6306
Superior Events Group is the largest supplier of event equipment in Ontario. In addition, we specialize in event management. Let us manage all your special event needs.
430 Norfinch Dr,
North York ON., M3N 1Y4
416-249-4000
www.superiorevents.com
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