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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Experience Mobile Tours 👟 A Unique and Interactive Conference Experience. Mobile tours offer you the chance to step outside (literally) the conference and learn more about our host BIA, @downtownpenticton
𝗖𝗵𝗼𝗼𝘀𝗲 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺:
✷ The Blocks and Slack Alley
✷ Downtown ...

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Our BIAs all dressed up for Spring 🌸
📍 @downtownvictoriabc
🏷️ #BIABC #shopsmall #shoplocal #eatlocal #supportlocal #supportsmall #smallbusiness #bcsmallbusiness #supportlocalbc

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BIABC applauds new funding aimed at supporting workers impacted by tariffs, emphasizing its crucial role in sustaining local economies amid rising economic uncertainties.
Read the complete press release #linkinbio
📍 @sproutbreadshop | Kelowna, BC
🏷️ #BIABC #shopsmall #shoplocal #eatlocal #supportlocal #supportsmall #smallbusiness ...

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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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With seven areas of focus woven through the conference there is something for everyone; the 2026 program will feature sessions on:
🦺 Safety
🚧 Economic Development
📢 Marketing & Events
🌼 Placemaking
👷🏼 Leadership & Organizational Development
🤝 Policy & Advocacy
📈 Revenue
👑 @downtownpenticton
📅 May 24-27, ...

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Thank you @ravikahlonnorthdelta for meeting with @BusinessAreasBC members to discuss challenges facing small businesses, and more importantly – potential solutions.
📍 @branchesandknots | Vancouver, BC
🏷️ #BIABC #shopsmall #shoplocal #eatlocal #supportlocal #supportsmall #smallbusiness #bcsmallbusiness #supportlocalbc

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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, best practices in key areas of Business Improvement Areas vital work in downtowns, main streets ...

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Meet @madeinstrathcona, the oldest residential neighborhood in Vancouver, deeply integrated into the city's history. It has evolved from a working-class area to a culturally rich community, hosting various immigrant groups, especially Chinese and Vietnamese, who have greatly influenced its character. ...

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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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📉 BC has recorded the steepest decline in small business sales in Canada, down 8.2% at the end of 2025, surpassing the national decline of 4.1%. Rising costs, safety concerns, and new taxes are straining storefronts.
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