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 OCOBIA | 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,...
by Kelly Weiss | Mar 1, 2025 | BIA News, News & Updates
Celebrating bold ideas, strong communities, and local leadership. Across Ottawa, BIAs are leading the way — and being recognized for it. At the 2025 Ontario BIA Association (OBIAA) Awards, three Ottawa BIAs were honoured for their contributions to placemaking,...
by Kelly Weiss | Oct 1, 2024 | BIA News, News & Updates
A home away from home and work. Across Ottawa every day, local citizens gather in cafes, coffee shops, collaboration spaces, games rooms, bars, and venues to enjoy the company of their community peers and enjoy local fare. These vital third places (home is our...
