OCOBIA NEWS
OCOBIA NEWS
News & Updates
This is where we share the latest news, announcements, and updates from across the OCOBIA network. From policy developments to citywide initiatives, you’ll find insights and information that matter to Ottawa’s BIAs — and the businesses they support.
OBIAA & OCOBIA Meet with Ontario NDP Caucus at AMO 2025
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...
OBJ: Centretown BIA plans to expand again, encompassing 300 additional businesses
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...
OBJ: ‘Third time’s the charm’ for Michelle Groulx with return to OCOBIA as chief advocate
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...
OCOBIA Welcomes Michelle Groulx as Chief Advocate Following Strategic Review
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,...