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,...
by OCOBIA | Jul 19, 2023 | BIA News, News & Updates, Press Releases | Letters
— OCOBIA encourages small business owners to copy and paste this text to email directly to their MP. MP contact information per constituency can be found here – in your letter, please make sure to include your business address/postal code. Supporting Small...
by OCOBIA | Apr 7, 2021 | Press Releases | Letters
April 7, 2021 The Honourable Doug Ford Premier of Ontario Queen’s Park, Toronto, Ontario, M7A 1A2 Dear Premier Ford, Re: COVID-19 Support for Business We are reaching out today with an urgent request for additional support for small businesses and those in the hardest...
by OCOBIA | Apr 1, 2021 | Press Releases | Letters
The Honourable Mona Fortier, Member of Parliament for Ottawa—Vanier The Honourable Catherine McKenna, Member of Parliament for Ottawa – Ottawa Centre Mrs. Karen McCrimmon, Member of Parliament for Ottawa – Kanata-Carleton Mrs. Anita Vandenbeld, Member of...
by OCOBIA | Oct 21, 2020 | Press Releases | Letters
Celebrate Local This Small Business Week FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 21, 2020 OTTAWA, ON: The Ottawa Coalition of Business Improvement Areas (OCOBIA) is celebrating Local this Small Business Week (October 18-24). 2020 brings unique and unprecedented challenges to...
