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.

2023 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.

Small Business BC (SBBC)

SmallBusinessBC

Interested in growing your business beyond B.C. with free resources & one-on-one export support?
@ExportNavBC helps B.C. businesses diversify and grow by guiding them through the #export proces... BIABC Retweeted

Small Business BC (SBBC)

SmallBusinessBC

Looking to boost your business while getting some well-deserved recognition?
The #SBBCAwards are open now for nominations! Winning an award will give your business invaluable press coverage, attra... BIABC Retweeted

Downtown New West

DowntownNewWest

💙💚 Find some colour to this grey weekend by walking through our Shine Bright tunnel at Hyack Square ✨ #ShineBrightDowntown
📷 by manjbainsphotography on IG https://t.co/NVBWs4tKzp BIABC Retweeted

BIABC

BusinessAreasBC

EARLY-BIRD REGISTRATION OPEN ✨ Our annual @BusinessAreasBC + @IntlDwtnAssoc conference is 92 days away; co-hosted w/@myDVBA + @tourismvictoria. Early-bird ends Feb 28 | 𝗥𝗲𝗴𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: https://t.co/Kdn... 2 Likes

Downtown Vernon

DowntownVernon

It’s coming back! During the Vernon Winter Carnival. Get your clue package and/or chilli passport on January 27, at the Vernon Winter Carnival office. #vernonbc https://t.co/qYsz2LLKpE BIABC Retweeted

businessareasbc

EARLY-BIRD REGISTRATION OPEN ✨ Our annual @businessareasbc + IDA Pacific Northwest Regional conference is only 92 days away! The conference co-hosted with @downtownvictoriabc + @tourismvictoriabc will ...

Prepared BC

PreparedBC

.@ECCCWeatherBC has issued Special Weather Statements for most areas of BC due to a cold spell expected to start this Friday and into the weekend: https://t.co/fZUrzOgs3v
Cold weather preparedness... BIABC Retweeted

businessareasbc

Happy Lunar New Year of the Rabbit! 🐇✨ We wish you and your loved ones a prosperous and joyous Lunar New Year! May the Year of the Rabbit bring you good health, success, and abundance in all aspects o ...

BC Government News

BCGovNews

Have concerns about your property assessment? Contact @BCAssessment first to discuss your concerns, or file your appeal before Jan 31: https://t.co/AKM1KWUkbZ https://t.co/iej0ua1Uz4 BIABC Retweeted

businessareasbc

Have concerns about your property assessment? The deadline to appeal is coming soon.
If you have an issue, contact BC Assessment first to discuss your concerns. Many concerns can be resolved outside ...

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