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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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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Fall in love with local 🍂 Welcome to the official start of autumn. As we embrace the change of season, we can't wait to see what our BIA's have in store for the rest of the year.
📸 @shopwest4th
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BIAs and small businesses see the impacts of street disorder, repeat crime, untreated mental health and addictions challenges every day & we support the call from @SaveOurStreetsBC and municipal leaders at UBCM for action.
Our communities are ready to be partners. ...

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Save the Date for the 2027 BIABC Annual Conference 👏🏽 The 2027 conference will be held in Vancouver, BC - hosted by @downtownvan ✚ @westendbia. Keynote speakers, mobile tours, intimate breakout sessions and vibrant districts await. Save the date and ...

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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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@cfib_fcei Petition to Stop the PST Expansion 📢 The Canadian Federation of Independent Business has launched a petition to stop the PST expansion on October 1, 2026.
The petition calls the government to:
✷ Reverse course and immediately halt plans to expand ...

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How about some colourful squares to cap off back-to-school week?
📍 @mygastown
📍 @ladnervillagemarket
📍 @dtsurrey
📍 @eastvillagevan
🏷️ #BIABC #shopsmall #shoplocal #eatlocal #supportlocal #supportsmall #smallbusiness #bcsmallbusiness #supportlocalbc

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BC businesses are spending more to keep employees and customers safe. Starting October 1, the provincial gov’t will expand the PST to those security investments, creating a tax on safety. The provincial government needs to reverse course.
Read the complete press ...

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Founded in 1949 with locations across BC, @millsoffice is a local, family-owned and operated Canadian supplier. Free delivery is available throughout BC. Mills specializes in sourcing locally-made and sustainable products.
BIABC member businesses receive exclusive discounts on commonly ordered items and ...

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Welcome to Back-to-School week to those that celebrate! Still need to grab those last few bits? Support your community by choosing local for all your back-to-school needs!
Research from a partnership between @cfib_fcei, @locobc & #BCBuyLocal Partners found that local retailers ...

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Creating partnerships
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