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

2024 BC Election

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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T-MINUS 30 DAYS! Who's ready for our annual conference in beautiful North Vancouver?
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🛏️ Reminder, today's the last day to book the group rate for the conference at @pinnaclepierho ...

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We wish all celebrating #Holi this year much happiness, success & that the days ahead be painted with the bright colours of friendships, love & new growth! Celebrated by Hindus in BC & around the worl ...

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LAST CHANCE! 👋🏼 Hi did you remember to book your room for our conference? The special conference rate ends tomorrow!
A LIMITED block of rooms has been held for the 2025 Conference. You can book your ...

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Join @LOCOBC at their upcoming workshops and learn how to ride the "Buy Canada" wave: Discover your local impact, digital tools + local marketing strategies to leverage the "Buy Canada" moment.
Deta ...

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As retaliatory tariffs set in, the Business Improvement Areas of BC (BIABC) had hoped for an innovative and responsive budget from the Province of BC. Unfortunately, Budget 2025 fails to provide meani ...

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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
🤝 Advo ...

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Start off your 2025 conference right 🍸 Before we can get to feeding our brains, we need to charge our social batteries! Plan on arriving on Sunday, April 13 to attend the opening reception at @polygon ...

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The Business Improvement Associations or BIAs are committed to community. Creating strong, vibrant and successful downtowns, main streets and commercial districts that support and uplift businesses, o ...

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Join @LOCOBC at their upcoming Workshop - Riding the "Buy Canada" Wave with #BCBuyLocal. Discover actionable strategies to strengthen your business, contribute to a thriving local economy & join #Team ...

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Tomorrow, BC Budget 2025 will intersect with the potential for punishing tariffs on Canadian products, and it will be more important than ever for the provincial government to demonstrate meaningful s ...

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