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.

2024 BIABC Conference

Public Safety

BIA Benefits 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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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 communit ...

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The 2024 @smallbusinessbc Awards has arrived. Nominate and vote from now until August 16th.
Nominate your business, or a business you love in one of four categories, each with a prize of $5,000 for t ...

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As we all enjoy the sunny weather and start planning our trips and fun activities for the summer, it's the perfect time to show some love to our local businesses! 🛍️🍔🍦🚴‍♂️
Supporting local means:
🌟 B ...

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From cones to cups to sundaes, there's no wrong way to enjoy your ice cream 🍦🍧🍨 ⁠ Even though you don't need a reason to treat yourself, it 𝘪𝘴 National Ice Cream Day.
Just saying, a walk down to your ...

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Placemaking is one of those buzzwords that we mention a lot around here, but what exactly is it?
𝘷𝘦𝘳𝘣.
the collective approach to planning, design, and management of public spaces with the intention ...

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It pays to be a member! Did you know that BIABC has a Member Benefits Program? More value means more engagement, and the BIABC is excited to offer its members something more. Available to any business ...

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*NEW DEADLINE* @governmentofbc Securing Small Business Rebate applications for incidents that occurred in 2023, has been extended until January 31, 2025! Take a closer look at the latest changes to th ...

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Good things come in 3's, 4's or more! Sometimes you need a series of small events to make your summer feel 𝘫𝘶𝘴𝘵 a little bit longer.
🎵 @downtownabbotsford | Jam in Jubilee | Until Jul 25
🍿 @downtownv ...

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This gateway to Vancouver – once serving as the first street-car route in the City – now connects people and places in a friendly urban village. Located at the crossroads of Vancouver and Burnaby, @sh ...

Creating partnerships neighbourhoods grow from.

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Creating partnerships
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