by Kelly Weiss | Jun 2, 2026 | News & Updates
Ottawa’s Finance and Corporate Services Committee has approved both the proposed expansion of the Preston Street BIA and the formation of a new Cyrville BIA. The Preston Street BIA’s expanded boundaries will bring 39 new commercial properties and 164...
by Kelly Weiss | May 20, 2026 | News & Updates
Yesterday morning, OCOBIA welcomed City Staff, Councillors, and Mayor Mark Sutcliffe to City Hall for a networking reception alongside Ottawa’s Business Improvement Areas — a chance to connect, celebrate the work happening across our mainstreets, and continue...
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...
