Behind Ottawa’s neighbourhoods: The role of BIAs
Ottawa is a big city, and like all big cities, it relies on public investment to deliver essential services such as transit, roads, public safety, parks, and infrastructure that keep the city moving. But what often goes unseen is the important role local business...
OCOBIA Eyes BIA Expansion Ahead of 2026 Election Year
Credit: Ottawa Business Journal With a municipal election on the horizon, OCOBIA Chief Advocate Michelle Groulx says the coalition is setting its sights on growing Ottawa's BIA footprint by five new organizations by 2030. Recent expansions — including the Centretown...
Ottawa’s Bicentennial Includes Dedicated BIA Activation Grant
Credit: CTV News Ottawa As Ottawa celebrates its 200th anniversary, the City has unveiled a full slate of programming and funding — including an Ottawa 200 BIA Activation Grant as part of $750,000 in signature funding. BIAs across the city are encouraged to tap into...
Vibrant main streets are the backbone of Ottawa’s 15 minute neighbourhoods
Ottawa’s main streets are where neighbourhoods come to life. They are places to meet neighbours, support local businesses, and access daily needs close to home. Strong main streets turn the vision of 15 minute neighbourhoods into reality, making it easier to live,...
BIAs promote BUY LOCAL this holiday season
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 local...
Growing Demand for OCOBIA’s Michelle Groulx as a Small Business Advocate
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...
OBJ: Glebe BIA Welcomes Progress on Lansdowne 2.0
The head of the Glebe BIA says she’s encouraged by the City of Ottawa’s decision to move forward with Lansdowne 2.0 — a major redevelopment project that will add new housing, event space, and retail to the area. While concerns remain around construction impacts and...