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OCOBIA unites Ottawa’s 18 Business Improvement Areas — advocating, collaborating, and sharing resources so local business can thrive.
OCOBIA Congratulates Ottawa’s Newly Elected Mayor and City Council
OCOBIA extends its sincere congratulations to Ottawa’s newly elected Mayor and City Council following yesterday’s municipal election. On behalf of Ottawa’s 18 Business Improvement Areas and the more than 7,200 businesses they represent, we look forward to building...
CTV News Ottawa: Ottawa Entrepreneurs Convene for Ottawa’s Small Business Summit
Credit: CTV News Ottawa Ottawa’s small business community came together on Monday, October 19 for the Small Business Summit, hosted by Invest Ottawa, OCOBIA, and the Ottawa Board of Trade. Business owners, entrepreneurs, and industry leaders convened to share the...
Ottawa’s Mainstreets Have a Stake in This Election
Ottawa heads to the polls on October 26, and the next City Council will shape the future of our mainstreets for years to come. Ottawa’s 18 Business Improvement Areas represent thousands of businesses across urban, suburban, and rural neighbourhoods. Through OCOBIA,...
Vanier BIA’s Partage Beechwood Raises $80,000 for Vanier Community Service Centre
Credit: Ottawa Citizen The Vanier BIA's annual Partage Beechwood fundraising dinner raised $80,000 this year in support of the Partage Vanier Food Bank — the most-visited food bank in Ontario. Held under the stars at Beechwood National Cemetery, the sold-out event...
Wellington West BIA Enlists Waldo to Drive Foot Traffic and Community Connection
Credit: Capital Current The Wellington West BIA's Where's Waldo? campaign returned for its fourth edition this summer, with 23 local businesses participating from July 6–26. Launched in 2023 in partnership with The Spaniel's Tale Bookstore, the campaign invites...
Chinatown BIA Unveils Street Seats Installation on Somerset West
Credit: Kitchissippi Times Ottawa's Chinatown BIA has launched Chinatown Street Seats, a seasonal outdoor gathering space in the heart of Somerset Street West. The site features an outdoor performance stage, shaded seating, and vibrant public art — including opera...
Centretown BIA Launches Snider Park — Ottawa’s New Downtown Urban Park
Credit: CTV News Ottawa The Centretown BIA has officially opened Snider Park, a new urban green space on Bank Street near Slater Street. Redesigned into what's being called "Ottawa's first true urban park," the space features planters, benches, public art, and a café...