Welcome to Business Improvement Areas of British Columbia

THE CHAMPIONS OF BC's MAIN STREETS

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Formed in 1991 to assist and promote the BIA movement in British Columbia,
Business Improvement Areas of British Columbia (BIABC) is the provincial
champion of strong, vibrant and successful downtowns, main streets and
commercial districts throughout our province.

2025 BIABC Conference

Key Priorities

BC Hydro Demand Response Program

Creating partnerships
neighbourhoods grow from.

Your BIABC has forged important, beneficial and lasting partnerships with organizations like Terasen Gas, BC Hydro and Fortis BC, the International Council of Shopping Centres and the International Downtown Association. These relationships enable BIABC members to access tools that will help shape and enhance neighbourhoods, save money and source local BC solutions and perspectives using a global network of urban developers and contacts.

businessareasbc

Welcome to North Vancouver; glad you could make it! A little pre-conference checklist for you:
1️⃣ Get settled into your accommodations
2️⃣ Registration opens at 2pm in the hotel lobby
3️⃣ Newcomers Welcome event, 5:30pm
4️⃣ Opening Reception starts at 6pm, sponsored by ...

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It’s officially #BIAWeek! 📢
Did you know there are 80+ BIAs across BC, representing over 55,000 small and medium
businesses? BIAs are dedicated to strengthening our communities, revitalizing business
districts, and advocating for local businesses.
Join us this week as we highlight the impact ...

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How about a chance to shop around for your BIA? Our trade show participants offer a variety of services, and who knows? You might just find your next big project!
@festilight | Light Displays
@dekralite | Lighting ✨ Displays 🎄 ...

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Placemaking is one of those buzzwords that we mention a lot around here, but what exactly is it?
𝘷𝘦𝘳𝘣.
the collective approach to planning, design, and management of public spaces with the intention of strengthening the connection between people and the places ...

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Membership has it's benefits!
Join today. Members of BIABC receive:
🌐 Province-wide (and beyond) networking with peer members
📈 Promotion of your BIA on the BIABC website
📰 BIABC e-newsletter
🤝 Advocacy on provincial issues vital to BIAs and your members
🔗 Access to local and ...

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And just like that, we're one week away from taking over North Van for our annual conference. With that thought, allow us to present our keynote roster:
𝗢𝗽𝗲𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗞𝗲𝘆𝗻𝗼𝘁𝗲 | Kate Joncas, Director of Urban Strategy + Development, @migcommunity
𝗠𝗼𝗻𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝗞𝗲𝘆𝗻𝗼𝘁𝗲 | ...

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Shop local to fuel economic growth within your community. Every purchase you make at a local business contributes to building a stronger, more vibrant neighbourhood!
Let's support our local entrepreneurs and keep our community thriving 💪
📍 @downtownvictoriabc
🏷️ #BIABC #shopsmall #shoplocal ...

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Meet @adbiawv, a vibrant yet peaceful community; local or guest, young or old, Ambleside Village welcomes all with an exciting waterfront scene, and bustling business and community town centre
⚡ est. 2016
⚡ +400 businesses & properties
𝗠𝗲𝗲𝘁 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗕𝗜𝗔𝘀 ✨ Our ...

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With seven areas of focus woven through the conference there is something for everyone; the 2025 program will feature sessions on:
🦺 Safety
🚧 Economic Development
📢 Marketing & Events
🌼 Placemaking
👷🏼 Leadership & Organizational Development
🤝 Policy & Advocacy
📈 Revenue
👑 @shipyardsdistrict + @adbiawv
📅 ...

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Community is the foundation of our efforts. BIAs are dedicated to building strong, vibrant, and successful downtowns, main streets, and commercial districts that support businesses, owners, and the patrons who visit.
We hope you love the community we are creating as ...

Creating partnerships neighbourhoods grow from.

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Creating partnerships
neighbourhoods grow from.