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

2024 BC Election

BIA Benefits 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.

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Meet @downtownkelowna
⚡ est. 1989
⚡ +1000 businesses & properties
𝗠𝗲𝗲𝘁 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗕𝗜𝗔𝘀 ✨ Our members together represent 80+ business districts that employ hundreds of thousands of retail, service and office ...

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As we await the final results of the provincial general election, thank you Adam Campbell @TheRichmondNews & @BIVnews for highlighting the serious issues impacting small & medium size businesses acros ...

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Small businesses are the backbone of BC's communities, providing valuable services and unique charm. Spending $100 at a local small business keeps $70 in the local economy, supporting employment and b ...

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All treats, no tricks 🍭 Our BIAs do Halloween with style; bring your family for fun Halloween adventures and enjoy a festive day filled with candy, costumes, and community!
🍬 @dunbar_village | Oct 2 ...

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Call for Speakers 📢 The BIABC Annual Conference Programming Advisory Committee is calling for speakers, workshop leaders and breakout session presenters for the upcoming conference taking place April ...

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This Small Business Week, amplify your local impact! Every purchase makes a difference. Let’s celebrate the power of community!
📍 Vancouver, BC
📝 @downtownvan
🏷️ #BIABC #shopsmall #shoplocal #eatloc ...

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#ICYMI, the Securing Small Business Rebate, funded by the @governmentofbc and administered by @bcchamberofcom, provides grants of up to $2,000 for small businesses that suffer from property vandalism ...

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October is #SmallBusinessMonth! Small businesses play a vital role in invigorating and diversifying local economies and providing the best products, services, and experiences for customers. By investi ...

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As we enter the final days of the BC election campaign @BusinessAreasBC is urging British Columbians to take an active role in our democratic process and VOTE.
Election Key Dates:
✅ September 21 - E ...

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Spooky season is upon us 👻 Why not kick it off with a little spooky BIA fun?
📍 @downtownabbotsford | Halloween Treat Trail
📍 @missiondowntownbia | Halloween Trick o' Treat in Downtown
📍 @downtowns ...

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