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.

2026 BIABC Conference

Key Priorities

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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BIAs attract visitors and tourists by creating unique, welcoming spaces that highlight the culture and charm of local areas. From historic streets to vibrant arts scenes, BIAs help make neighborhoods the go-to destination for exploration. ✈️🌍
More tourists = more ...

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Happy Canada Day! 🍁 Wishing you a day full of pride, great food, and time with the people you love. Have a wonderful celebration!
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🏷️ #BIABC #shopsmall #shoplocal #eatlocal #supportlocal #supportsmall #smallbusiness #bcsmallbusiness #supportlocalbc

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Tired of high fees and confusing contracts? @lucidpayments offers wholesale rates, transparent billing, and real Canadian support. Whether you're online, in-store, or mobile, they simplify your payment processing.
BIABC member businesses also receive a discount on terminal rentals. Head to ...

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The best way to stay up-to-date with us? Sign-up for our newsletter for news about our advocacy, upcoming webinars and other BIA-related things | #linkinbio
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🏷️ #BIABC #shopsmall #shoplocal #eatlocal #supportlocal #supportsmall #smallbusiness #bcsmallbusiness #supportlocalbc

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Supporting your local small businesses is about knowing your community, about creating the world you want, and thinking about what you support with your spending.
Knowing our shared history is a big part of this. Being Canadian means doing our part ...

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

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Bite-size joy 🌞 BIA event series are a great way to stretch out the summer fun!
📍 @mountpleasantbia | Outdoor Concert Series
📍 @robsonstreet | Music in the Plaza
📍 @downtownkamloops | Vibe on Victoria
📍 @downtowncourtenay | Pulse on the Plaza
📍 @dowtownpoco | ...

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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 ...

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Celebrate National Indigenous History Month in Canada by recognizing remarkable Indigenous entrepreneurs in our province!
Did You Know: BC is home to the second largest number of Indigenous entrepreneurs in Canada, with over 2,000 Indigenous-owned businesses flourishing throughout our province.
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BIABC, representing most of BC’s 80 business improvement districts and 55,000+ small businesses, welcomed royal assent of Bill C-14 (Bail and Sentencing Reform Act) as a step toward safer communities but says it doesn't fully resolve problems from prolific non-violent ...

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