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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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 ...

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A friendly reminder that we'll be kicking off the final day of the conference with our AGM. We'll be presenting the 2024 Financial Statements and a summary of the activities from the last year.
📅 Wed, Apr 16, 2025
⏰ 8am
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Our BIAs are in bloom 🌸🌷🌱
📍 @mygastown
📍 @downtownvictoriabc
📍 @southgranville
📍 @commerciald
🏷️ #BIABC #shopsmall #shoplocal #eatlocal #supportlocal #supportsmall #smallbusiness #bcsmallbusiness #supportlocalbc

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And to close us out for this year's conference, we have Peter Fassbender of Fassbender Consulting to provide some practical tools and dialogue to stay optimistic in these uncertain economic times.
Peter had a successful and diverse business career in the ...

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In the past few weeks, we’ve been actively engaging with media outlets in response to our February 19 news release, which supported the rise of nationalism and local merchants, while cautioning against potential unintended consequences for businesses. Media coverage included ...

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Introducing our Tuesday Keynote 📣 Chris Fields, Principal at Rynic will be challenging you to think differently about what you do and what you can do to elevate your community, workplace, and your daily life.
Chris is an informative, entertaining, ...

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@shopmapleridge is seeking an exceptional Executive Director to lead their mission of revitalizing one of Vancouver's most exciting neighbourhoods.
📅 Apply by: March 31, 2025
📄 Learn more and apply: Their website via our bio
📍@shopmapleridge
🏷️ #BIABC #shopsmall #shoplocal #eatlocal #supportlocal ...

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Meet @shipyardsdistrict, North Shore's oldest neighbourhood, steeped in history and bursting with boutiques, restaurants, cafés and breweries that truly capture the unique spirit and community of the North Shore.
⚡ est. 2016
⚡ +800 businesses & properties
𝗠𝗲𝗲𝘁 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗕𝗜𝗔𝘀 ✨ Our ...

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T-MINUS 30 DAYS! Who's ready for our annual conference in beautiful North Vancouver?
𝗛𝗲𝗿𝗲'𝘀 𝗮 𝗰𝗵𝗲𝗰𝗸𝗹𝗶𝘀𝘁:
🛏️ Reminder, today's the last day to book the group rate for the conference at @pinnaclepierhotel
🎫 Register on-line for yourself or group (Groups of 3+ from ...

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