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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#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
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@BusinessAreasBC wishes to acknowledge @bcndp and @ConservativeBC for responding to our election questionnaire. Responses from each of the political parties are available on our website.
🔗 LINK IN BI ...

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Not surprisingly, public safety was a central issue in the BC election leaders’ debate but it is one of a number of issues impacting small and medium-size businesses across BC
🔗 LINK IN BIO for quest ...

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Tonight is the BC election televised leaders’ debate. BIABC hopes to see issues we have raised, including critical safety & financial concerns impacting small business owners, be the focal points of t ...

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As we enter the third week of the BC election campaign, in addition to issues related to public safety, BIABC seeks commitments from @bcndp, @conservativebc, and @greenpartybc to address the cost of d ...

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Your voice matters! 📢 Local elections are being held throughout BC on Saturday, October 19th. There are three ways to vote in your community: you can go in person to a voting location on October 19, v ...

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We know times can be tough, but supporting the small businesses you love doesn’t always have to cost money. Here are a few simple ways you can make a big impact—without spending a thing!
1. Share The ...

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