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

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.

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It takes a village 💝 Our annual conference is a labour of love with the support of all our partners and sponsors.
𝗛𝗼𝘀𝘁 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗻𝗲𝗿 🏨 @shipyardsdistrict + @adbiawv
𝗕𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗪𝗲𝘀𝘁 🏆 @holidaylightsdotcom
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Just a little bit of this & that for a winter-y Wednesday afternoon.
📍 @shipyardsdist
📍 @downtownvan
📍 @district1881
📍 @missiondowntownbia
🏷️ #BIABC #shopsmall #shoplocal #eatlocal #supportlocal ...

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Product of Canada vs. Made in Canada – What’s the Difference?⁠
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🍁Product of Canada⁠
✔ 98% or more of ingredients/materials are from Canada⁠
✔ Represents the highest level of Canadian content⁠
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🍁Made ...

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Hello! it's nice to meet you 👋 BIABC represents, supports and advocates for the #smallbusiness neighbourhoods in our 80+ BIAs throughout BC.
✨ We advocate for business communities, implement communit ...

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As the temporary goods and services tax (GST) and harmonized sales tax (HST) break period approaches its conclusion, the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) reminds businesses and individuals that it will off ...

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EARLY-BIRD ENDS TODAY✨ Join us as we build bridges, break down barriers, and achieve more—together. The conference co-hosted by @shipyardsdist + @adbiawv will be in vibrant N. Vancouver.
𝗥𝗲𝗴𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 ...

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It may not feel like it right now, but sunny days are ahead!
📍 @district1881
📍 @downtownvan
📍 @madeinstrathcona
📍 @mygastown
🏷️ #BIABC #shopsmall #shoplocal #eatlocal #supportlocal #supportsmall # ...

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T-MINUS 60 DAYS 📣 We are delighted to announce that Kate Joncas of @migcommunity will be kicking off our 2025 conference with the question: When is Downtown and commercial district management and revi ...

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Valentine's Day is all about spreading the love. This year, shop where your heart belongs and find gifts at small businesses in your community.
Not only will you be supporting your neighbours, your b ...

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🛍️ Support Local – Strengthen Our Community! A minimum 30-day "pause" from punishing US tariffs on all Canadian exports is reason for cautious optimism but should also serve as a wake-up call for gove ...

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