by Kelly Weiss | Apr 21, 2026 | BIA News, News
Ottawa’s Business Improvement Areas had a standout showing at the 2026 Ontario BIA Association (OBIAA) Awards, with four recognitions across three local BIAs — and a deeply deserved Lifetime Achievement Award for one of the city’s most dedicated BIA...
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 | Nov 24, 2025 | BIA News, News
A new public gathering space in Vanier is officially open — and it’s the result of years of local advocacy, planning, and collaboration. What started as a vacant lot is now a vibrant community hub with seating, shaded areas, lighting, and art. The space aims to bring...
by Kelly Weiss | Sep 2, 2025 | News
Last week, Michelle Groulx (Chief Advocate, OCOBIA) and Nathalie Carrier (Vice-Chair, OCOBIA & Executive Director, Vanier BIA) attended the National Capital Region Liberal Caucus meeting in Cantley, QC, where key economic development partners gathered to share a...
by Kelly Weiss | Aug 21, 2025 | BIA News, News
At the 2025 Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO) Conference in Ottawa, representatives from the Ontario BIA Association (OBIAA) and the Ottawa Coalition of BIAs (OCOBIA) met with the Ontario NDP caucus to highlight the critical role BIAs play in shaping...
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...
