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.

2026 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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Happy BC Day! 💮🌲🌊 Wishing everyone a relaxing and joyful day as we celebrate the beauty, diversity, and rich heritage of British Columbia. Whether you're enjoying nature, spending time with loved ones, or simply taking a well-deserved break—have a safe ...

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Don't panic! There's plenty of BIA summer left.
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📍 @secheltdowntown
📍 @mountpleasantbc
📍 @adbiawv
📸 @exploresidney
🏷️ #BIABC #shopsmall #shoplocal #eatlocal #supportlocal #supportsmall #smallbusiness #bcsmallbusiness #supportlocalbc

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What makes a city thrive? Placemaking is the art of transforming spaces into vibrant, welcoming places for people to connect and engage. Through Business Improvement Areas (BIAs), we can revitalize communities, boost local businesses, and create public spaces that everyone ...

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Tired of high fees and confusing contracts? @lucidpayments offers wholesale rates, transparent billing, and real Canadian support. Whether you're online, in-store, or mobile, they simplify your payment processing.
BIABC member businesses also receive a discount on terminal rentals. Head to ...

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If you're a business owner looking for support or resources to help run things smoothly, here are a few great places to check out:
🔍 BC Small Business Resources - provides business advisors, tariff resources, business guides and other resources.
🔍 ...

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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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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 community events, street enhancements, safety programs and more
✨ We are non-profits, led ...

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It is worth noting that almost every free event anywhere in the Lower Mainland is somehow connected to a BIA; they either produced it or partnered on it, or somehow made it happen.
When you think your City is doing something ...

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Meet @westendbia, located in downtown Vancouver, the West End is nestled between the world-famous Stanley Park and English Bay, making the Pacific Ocean accessible year-round.
✷ est. 2009
✷ +650 businesses & properties
𝗠𝗲𝗲𝘁 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗕𝗜𝗔𝘀 ✨ Our members together represent 80+ business ...

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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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