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 possible, BC and Canadian-made products and services. More information is available through the BIABC office or the individual contacts below.

BIABC Health Benefits Program

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 of scale to offer a benefits program with low administrative costs, stable rates year over year and a fully digital management experience from start to finish. Visit their website for a custom quote for your business.

BC Hydro Demand Response for Business Program

Turn the power down and the rewards up. BC Hydro is offering a risk-free program, earning your business rewards for shifting your electricity usage. The Demand Response for Business program allows you to shift some of your electricity use out of peak times to reduce the demand on the system during these times. You can earn $50 per average kilowatt (kW) reduced over the course of season. On average, you could earn $3,500 a season. Enroll today in the Demand Response for Business program and turn the power down and the rewards up. BC Hydro also runs the Business Energy-Savings Incentives program for energy efficient equipment upgrades and Energy Storage Incentives.

Lucid Payments

100% Canadian, family-owned Lucid Payments provides cutting-edge payment processing services, offering wholesale rates, superior local support, and the most technologically advanced systems in the industry! Whether your business is accepting payments online, in store, or at the job site, Lucid Payments can help you save time and money while ensuring you have the clarity you need to understand exactly what you are paying for. BIABC member businesses also receive a discount on terminal rentals. Contact sales@lucidpayments.ca for a free cost analysis and comparison.

Mills.ca 

Founded in 1949 with locations across BC, Mills 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 have a dedicated account manager for customer service. Look to Mills for office supplies/furniture, breakroom supplies, printing and promo and janitorial supplies. Contact Steven Haraldson at sharaldson@mills.ca or 604-215-6435 for a free cost analysis of your needs.