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 | Oct 3, 2025 | BIA News, News & Updates
The Glebe BIA has partnered with local cafés to draw more visitors to the neighbourhood. Each Wednesday in October, residents and visitors can enjoy free coffee at participating locations, including Little Victories Coffee Co. on Bank Street. The initiative is part of...
by Kelly Weiss | Sep 8, 2025 | BIA News, Business, Education, News & Updates
OCOBIA, along with our partners at the Ottawa Board of Trade and Invest Ottawa, is proud to co-host the Ottawa Small Business Summit 2025, presented by TD Bank. Taking place on Monday, October 20 at Bayview Yards, the Summit will kick off Small Business Week with a...
by Kelly Weiss | Aug 13, 2025 | BIA News, News & Updates
The Centretown BIA is preparing for a significant boundary expansion that could bring 300 additional businesses into its membership by early 2026. Executive Director SabriNa Lemay says the move is part of the BIA’s ongoing revitalization plan, which aims to better...
by Kelly Weiss | Jul 17, 2025 | BIA News, News, News & Updates
Credit: Ottawa Business Journal We are pleased to share that Michelle Groulx has returned to the Ottawa Coalition of BIAs (OCOBIA) as Chief Advocate, a role that will put her at the forefront of the organization’s advocacy work on behalf of Ottawa’s 18 BIAs. This...
by Michelle Groulx | Jun 26, 2025 | BIA News, News, News & Updates, Press Releases | Letters
Ottawa, ON – June 26, 2025 – Following its fifth anniversary, the Ottawa Coalition of Business Improvement Areas (OCOBIA) undertook a comprehensive organizational review to chart a focused and sustainable path for the next five years. Led by an external consultant,...
