Growing Demand for OCOBIA’s Michelle Groulx as a Small Business Advocate

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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 represent the concerns of mainstreet businesses. She emphasizes the need for direct support, coordinated planning, and ongoing advocacy to ensure BIAs can continue driving local vibrancy and economic resilience.


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OCOBIA Congratulates Ottawa’s Newly Elected Mayor and City Council

OCOBIA Congratulates Ottawa’s Newly Elected Mayor and City Council

OCOBIA extends its sincere congratulations to Ottawa’s newly elected Mayor and City Council following yesterday’s municipal election. On behalf of Ottawa’s 18 Business Improvement Areas and the more than 7,200 businesses they represent, we look forward to building...

Ottawa’s Mainstreets Have a Stake in This Election

Ottawa’s Mainstreets Have a Stake in This Election

Ottawa heads to the polls on October 26, and the next City Council will shape the future of our mainstreets for years to come. Ottawa’s 18 Business Improvement Areas represent thousands of businesses across urban, suburban, and rural neighbourhoods. Through OCOBIA,...

Free Transit Weekend Across Ottawa — September 26 & 27

Free Transit Weekend Across Ottawa — September 26 & 27

As part of the City of Ottawa’s bicentennial celebrations, OC Transpo offered free transit across its full network on Saturday, September 26 and Sunday, September 27, 2026. The initiative made it easier than ever for residents to explore Ottawa’s mainstreets, attend...