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OBIAA (Ontario BIA Association) The Ontario Business Improvement Area Association (OBIAA) is the network for Ontario’s Main Streets and BIAs.

Since 2001, we’ve helped communities thrive by building capacity, providing resources, and advocating for vibrant, resilient Main Streets. OBIAA is the network that represents unique and vibrant BIAs across Ontario. The Association supports and advocates on behalf of its members through the building and nurturing of strong relationships and partnerships. OBIAA is a leader in the development and sharing of information, tools, resources and best practices, and is the ONE voice on common issues.

💡 Is your BIA making the most of available energy saving opportunities?Join us on October 22 for our upcoming webinar in...
10/08/2026

💡 Is your BIA making the most of available energy saving opportunities?

Join us on October 22 for our upcoming webinar in partnership with Save on Energy — designed to help BIAs and Main Street businesses understand how to reduce energy costs and access available programs and incentives.

Energy efficiency isn't just good for your bottom line — it's good for your community and the environment too. 🌱

📅 Date: October 22
🕐 Time: 2pm
🔗 Register here: https://beeid.org/520ed98bb8a4

Don't miss this valuable opportunity — spaces are limited!

🗳️ Your Main Street needs your vote.Municipal elections decide who sits at the table when decisions are made about your ...
10/07/2026

🗳️ Your Main Street needs your vote.

Municipal elections decide who sits at the table when decisions are made about your community — zoning, infrastructure, downtown investment, and the partnerships that help BIAs thrive.

The elected officials in your municipality have a direct impact on the health and vitality of your Main Street. That's why your vote matters — not just for you, but for every local business owner, employee, and community member who calls your Main Street home. 💙

✅ Make sure you're registered to vote
✅ Know your candidates and where they stand on local economic development
✅ Show up and make your voice heard on election day

Strong communities start with engaged citizens. Get out and vote! 🌟

🌟 October is Women's Small Business Month — and we're here to celebrate every woman who has taken the leap, built someth...
10/06/2026

🌟 October is Women's Small Business Month — and we're here to celebrate every woman who has taken the leap, built something extraordinary, and made Ontario's Main Streets stronger in the process. 💙

From the boutique owner who turned a passion into a thriving business, to the restaurateur who has fed and gathered her community for decades — women entrepreneurs are the heartbeat of Main Streets across Ontario.

This month, we celebrate you. Your vision. Your resilience. Your impact. 🎉

✨ Tag a woman-owned business on your Main Street below — let's fill the comments with the incredible women building local success together! 👇

🏛️ OBIAA is heading to Parliament Hill!On October 6, we're joining the International Downtown Association (IDA) for Parl...
10/05/2026

🏛️ OBIAA is heading to Parliament Hill!

On October 6, we're joining the International Downtown Association (IDA) for Parliament Hill Day in Ottawa — bringing the voice of Ontario's BIAs directly to the national conversation.

Main Streets are the economic and social backbone of communities across this country. Today, we're making sure decision-makers in Ottawa know it. 💙

Strong advocacy. Strong Main Streets. Strong communities.

🛍️ What if one purchase could change everything?When you shop at a local business on your Main Street, that money doesn'...
10/01/2026

🛍️ What if one purchase could change everything?

When you shop at a local business on your Main Street, that money doesn't just disappear into a corporate headquarters somewhere — it stays right here in your community. It pays a neighbour's salary, funds a local sponsorship, and helps keep the lights on in the storefront that makes your Main Street feel like home.

One purchase. One decision. One community made stronger. 💙

This week, make it local. Your Main Street will thank you. 🌟

✨ Tag a local business below that deserves some love — let's show them we see them!

🧡 September 30 is the National Day for Truth & Reconciliation.Today we honour the children who never came home, the Surv...
09/30/2026

🧡 September 30 is the National Day for Truth & Reconciliation.

Today we honour the children who never came home, the Survivors of residential schools, and the families and communities who continue to carry that pain. We acknowledge the ongoing impacts of colonization on Indigenous Peoples across this land.

As an organization committed to building stronger, more inclusive communities, OBIAA encourages all BIAs and main street businesses to take time today to reflect, learn, and recommit to the path of reconciliation.

Every Child Matters. 🧡

📸 Follow along as we share highlights, photos, speaker insights, and key takeaways from the 2026 Professional Developmen...
09/29/2026

📸 Follow along as we share highlights, photos, speaker insights, and key takeaways from the 2026 Professional Development Day!

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🍂 Fall on Main Street is fast approaching — and Ontario's BIAs are getting ready to make it magical!From harvest festiva...
09/28/2026

🍂 Fall on Main Street is fast approaching — and Ontario's BIAs are getting ready to make it magical!

From harvest festivals and Thanksgiving markets to Halloween celebrations and cozy pop-up shops, Main Streets across Ontario come alive in the fall season. There's no better time to explore your local BIA and discover everything your community has to offer.

What fall events are happening in your BIA this season? Share them in the comments — we'd love to help spread the word! 👇🎃

The call for speakers deadline is tonight at 5pm! Be sure to submit your submission if you would like to present to BIAs...
09/25/2026

The call for speakers deadline is tonight at 5pm! Be sure to submit your submission if you would like to present to BIAs from across the province!

🔗 Submit now - https://bit.ly/3bLUmRa

09/24/2026

🏆 Big news for the 2027 OBIAA Awards Program — and we think you're going to love what's coming!

Based on feedback from our incredible BIA community, we've made some exciting changes to make the Awards Program more accessible and inclusive than ever before. Here's what's new:
🌟 Small But Mighty Stream
🦸 The Local Hero Award

Applications won't open until November — but keep an eye on our website for more details in the meantime. We can't wait to see everything you submit this year! 💙

🔗 More info - https://obiaa.com/conference/awards/

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4996 Beam Street
Beamsville, ON
L0R1B0

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

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+19052717222

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