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.
Letter to MPPs Re: AGCO and Support for Ottawa Small Businesses
November 23, 2023 Joel Harden, MPP Ottawa Centre Lucille Collard, MPP Ottawa - Vanier Dear MPP Harden and MPP Collard, We are deeply concerned regarding the AGCO’s recent and seemingly arbitrary decision to rescind licences from Mercato Zacconi (Preston Street BIA)...
OCOBIA Letter Re: Lansdowne Park 2.0
October 31, 2023 Planning and Housing & Finance and Corporate Service Committee City of Ottawa Council Re: Lansdowne 2.0 Proposal “On weekdays, it is so empty, tumbleweeds could be rolling through it.” This statement from a small business owner is not about...
A call to Canada to Extend CEBA to Support Small Businesses
— 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 Businesses:...
We are hiring! Contract: Digital Services Associate
Digital Services Associate - Contractor The Digital Services Associate (DSA) is a self-starting, independent worker and excellent team player. Must have superb communication and client service skills and be enthusiastic about supporting small businesses. Work is...