by Kelly Weiss | Jan 20, 2026 | BIA News, News & Updates
Credit: CTV News Ottawa As Ottawa celebrates its 200th anniversary, the City has unveiled a full slate of programming and funding — including an Ottawa 200 BIA Activation Grant as part of $750,000 in signature funding. BIAs across the city are encouraged to tap into...
by Kelly Weiss | Jan 16, 2026 | Press Releases | Letters
Ottawa’s main streets are where neighbourhoods come to life. They are places to meet neighbours, support local businesses, and access daily needs close to home. Strong main streets turn the vision of 15 minute neighbourhoods into reality, making it easier to live,...
by Kelly Weiss | Dec 17, 2025 | Business, News & Updates
During the holiday season, BIAs promote BUY LOCAL to support our local businesses and economy. We are proud to join hashtag#Ottawa’s Economic Development partners Ottawa Board of Trade Ottawa Tourism Invest Ottawa and City of Ottawa / Ville d’Ottawa in this...
by Kelly Weiss | Dec 11, 2025 | BIA News, Business, News
Michelle Groulx, executive director of the Ottawa Coalition of BIAs (OCOBIA), is increasingly in demand as a key voice for small business in Ottawa. As economic pressures and downtown challenges persist, Groulx is frequently called upon by media and policymakers to...
by Kelly Weiss | Dec 1, 2025 | BIA News, Construction
The head of the Glebe BIA says she’s encouraged by the City of Ottawa’s decision to move forward with Lansdowne 2.0 — a major redevelopment project that will add new housing, event space, and retail to the area. While concerns remain around construction impacts and...