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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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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As trade turbulence continues, a new BIABC survey shows nearly half of BC small businesses are dissatisfied with the province’s tariff response. Tariff anxiety is real – and small businesses need action.
Read more here: linktr.ee/businessareasbc
📸 @boardwalkcafegames | Abbotsford, BC
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As we move into the new year, we’re looking forward to continuing our work supporting local businesses, fostering connections, and helping our community thrive.
The rise in advocacy brings with it increased attention to BIABC's communications channels. In addition to ...

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Small businesses lost a critical voice when the province folded the Small Business Roundtable - with no replacement. BIABC has written to @ravikahlonnorthdelta calling for dedicated, meaningful engagement for small businesses in BC.
Read the our letter: linktr.ee/businessareasbc
📸 @westendbia
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Have concerns about your property assessment? The deadline to appeal is coming soon.
If you have an issue, contact BC Assessment first to discuss your concerns. Many concerns can be resolved outside of the formal appeal process, and some assessments can ...

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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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Join us for our Annual Conference! Dive into collaboration, innovation, and community with dynamic workshops and inspiring keynotes. Let's connect, share ideas, and drive positive change together! Don't miss out on this transformative experience! 🤝
For those who haven’t been ...

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A recent survey reveals that nearly 90% of B.C. businesses have been affected by property crimes in the past year. Alarmingly, 40% of businesses chose not to report these incidents, citing reasons such as poor police response and a belief ...

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A Celebration of Excellence 🏆 The Best in the West Awards are back for 2026. Always a popular part of the BIABC Annual Conference, Best in the West Awards exist to shine a light on, and develop a repository of, ...

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Turn the power down and the rewards up. @bchydro is offering a risk-free program, earning your business rewards for shifting your electricity usage.
Shift or reduce your energy use during periods of peak demand and you could earn $3,500 on ...

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