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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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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Membership has it's benefits!
Join today. Members of BIABC receive:
🌐 Province-wide (and beyond) networking with peer members
📈 Promotion of your BIA on the BIABC website
📰 BIABC e-newsletter
🤝 Advocacy on provincial issues vital to BIAs and your members
🔗 Access to local and ...

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With Mother's Day just around the corner, it's the perfect time to celebrate the incredible women in our lives 💐 This Mother's Day, show your love with a thoughtful gift from a BC small business.
Find some inspiration at https://buybc.gov.bc.ca/ ...

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Preferred Vendors Program
BIABC is pleased to offer member BIAs and their members access to a series of Preferred vendors to assist with reducing costs and providing exceptional service. Companies have been selected for their commitment to local service, and, where ...

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Soaking in the local charm ☀️
📍 @downtownvictoriabc
📍 @discoverdowntownlangley
📍 @district1881
📍 @downtown.duncan.bia

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Our thoughts continue to be with the families and community impacted by the tragic attack at the Lapu Lapu Festival in Vancouver.
We hope people find strength in one another. Community isn't just where we live - it's how we heal, ...

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Signs of Spring 🌸🌷💐
📍 @adbiawv
📍 @district1881
📍 @iyaletown
📍 @downtownpoco

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The best way to stay up-to-date with us? Sign-up for our newsletter for news about our advocacy, upcoming webinars and other BIA-related things | #linkinbio
📍 @ladnerbusiness
🏷️ #BIABC #shopsmall #shoplocal #eatlocal #supportlocal #supportsmall #smallbusiness #bcsmallbusiness #supportlocalbc

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Mini conference photodump 📷 Missed it this year? We're back next year in beautiful Penticton, BC! What are some things you'd like to see?
📍 @pinnaclepierhotel
🏷️ #BIABC #shopsmall #shoplocal #eatlocal #supportlocal #supportsmall #smallbusiness #bcsmallbusiness #supportlocalbc

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Business advisory services are now available through the Province of British Columbia - Ministry of Jobs, Economic Development & Innovation 💪
Services are offered at no cost to help entrepreneurs + business owners start, manage & grow.
The business advisory services include:
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Creating partnerships
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