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.

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Supporting your local small businesses is about knowing your community, about creating the world you want, and thinking about what you support with your spending.
Knowing our shared history is a big part of this. Being Canadian means doing our part ...

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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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Welcome to the world of digital employee health benefits. Say goodbye to long paper forms and confusing employee handbooks. BIABC Health Benefits provides the portal to simpler benefits administration. Built for small businesses, the BIABC Health Benefits program utilizes economies ...

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Meet @downtownprincegeorge, the driving force behind the vibrancy, growth, and community pride in the heart of Prince George
⚡ est. 1999
⚡ +400 businesses & properties
𝗠𝗲𝗲𝘁 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗕𝗜𝗔𝘀 ✨ Our members together represent 80+ business districts that employ hundreds of thousands ...

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Happy Pride Month! 🌈
Pride is a time to honour the bravery and resilience of the 2SLGBTQI+ community. Let’s embrace diversity, promote inclusivity, and foster a community where everyone feels seen, valued, and celebrated together.
Throughout the month, our BIAs are ...

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BIA events come in all sorts of shapes, sizes and flavours. From big single-day festivals, block parties, movie nights and more!
🎪 @downtownpoco | June 20, July 4, & July 18 | Friday Nights
🍓 @downtownkelowna | Ev. Thursday | Thursday Night ...

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Founded in 1949 with locations across BC, @millsoffice is a local, family-owned and operated Canadian supplier. Free delivery is available throughout BC. Mills specializes in sourcing locally-made and sustainable products.
BIABC member businesses receive exclusive discounts on commonly ordered items and ...

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On behalf of more than 55,000 businesses in more than 80 distinct business districts, Business Improvement Areas of BC (BIABC) has provided input on proposed legislative amendments that would prohibit employers from requiring a ‘sick note’ – while also making ...

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Celebrate National Indigenous History Month in Canada by recognizing remarkable Indigenous entrepreneurs in our province!
Did You Know: BC is home to the second largest number of Indigenous entrepreneurs in Canada, with over 2,000 Indigenous-owned businesses flourishing throughout our province.
Join ...

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Three cheers for Dad! 🥸 Happy Father's Day to the dad-like figure in your life!
This Father's Day, show your love with a thoughtful gift from a BC small business. When you buy from a B.C. business, you help them ...

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