The leading network for BIAs – proudly representing
100,000+ Local Businesses Across Ontario
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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🌟 2026 BIA Award Winner Spotlight![]()
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👏 Congratulations to The Eglinton Way BIA who received an OBIAA Award of Excellence in the Advocacy & Governance category for Championing a Better Eglinton Way: A Complete Street That Works for Everyone, an initiative to blend and balance Eglinton Way, considering multi-modal transit, local businesses, revitalizing foot traffic and economic development. ![]()
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For more information on our Awards Program or previous winners, check out the OBIAA website – obiaa.com/conference/awards/#Awards🔗![]()
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#Congrats #2026BIAConference #OBIAA #OntarioBIAs #OBIAAAwards #BIAAwards
🏨 Need accommodations for the 2026 PD Day in Burlington? Be sure to reserve your room before the hotel block deadline. Visit the event website for details and booking information.![]()
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🔗 Register today: obiaa.com/2026-professional-development-day/![]()
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#Placemaking&Partnerships #BIAImpact #CommunityInnovation #2026ProfessionalDevelopment #Burlington2026 #OBIAA2026PDDay #OBIAA #OntarioBIAs
🤝 OBIAA is attending the Economic Developers Council of Ontario (EDCO) Southwestern Regional Professional Development Event in Elora on September 9–10!![]()
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Economic development and thriving Main Streets go hand in hand — and EDCO brings together the professionals making it happen across Ontario. We're proud to be part of the conversation.![]()
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Strong BIAs. Strong economies. Strong communities. 💙![]()
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Will you be there? Let us know in the comments!![]()
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#EDCOConference #OntarioBIAs #OBIAA #EconomicDevelopment #MainStreetMatters #BIACommunity #LocalEconomy #buildinglocalsuccesstogether
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Annual BIA Conference
April 19-22, 2026
St Catharines, ON