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.

2022 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.

City of Salmon Arm

SalmonArmBC

Looking for information regarding election candidates for the upcoming 2022 Local General Election on Saturday, October 15th? Find the list of Salmon Arm candidates here – https://t.co/cYbp0mLX5G
#2... BIABC Retweeted

BIABC

BusinessAreasBC

Public safety and crime are reaching a crisis point. More than 70 business districts recently called on all three levels of government for an immediate bi-partisan approach to deal with these complex... 5 Likes

BIABC

BusinessAreasBC

Since the release of the Butler-LePard report last week, we are awaiting to hear of a plan from @mikefarnworthbc that will prioritize the implementation of immediate, medium & longer-term actions... 3 Likes

CTV News Vancouver

CTVVancouver

At a time when more shops are dealing with broken windows in Vancouver, a group representing business improvement associations across B.C. is calling on the province to do more to help. https://t.co/... BIABC Retweeted

Granted Consulting

GrantedCanada

As part of Granted's SMB Guidebook, we look at what grants programs typically DON'T fund so you can avoid ineligible expenses in your application or your claims.
#grantfunding #smallbusiness #SMB... BIABC Retweeted

City of Port Coquitlam

CityofPoCo

Got a plan to get out and vote? There's three different ways to do it! ⬇
🗳️ Vote on Election Day on Oct. 15
🗳️ Vote at advanced polls on Oct. 5 or 8
🗳️ Vote by mail — apply online or at City Hall... BIABC Retweeted

BIABC

BusinessAreasBC

@Paradeguy Really illustrates how widespread this issue is. So many communities across BC are dealing with increased property crime and public safety concerns. All 3 levels of government need to come... 1 Likes

BIABC

BusinessAreasBC

Businesses need immediate solutions to deal with rampant property crime impacting BC communities. BIABC is calling on our Province to develop a financial assistance program for commercial victims of c... 12 Likes

BIABC

BusinessAreasBC

Starting Dec 1, ‘22, families can save up to $550 more per child on their monthly licensed child care costs. These new savings can help free up money to pay for other essentials like groceries, gas an...

City of Abbotsford

City_Abbotsford

The City of #Abbotsford is holding a local municipal election this October. This year, residents can vote by mail in the comfort of their own homes!
Mail ballots need to be requested from the City... BIABC Retweeted

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