Hey BC, Let’s Celebrate BIA Week!

Celebrating BIAs Across BC! 

Join Us for BIA Week – April 20th to 26th

This year, we’re thrilled to celebrate 38 years of BC Business Improvement Areas (BIAs) and the vibrant local businesses that make BC communities the places we love to eat, shop, explore and connect.

From small towns to city neighbourhoods, local businesses are the heart of our communities—and BIAs play a vital role in supporting them, through advocacy, street enhancements, promotions, community events and much more.

The collaboration between merchants, community members, and government has helped business areas across BC adapt to economic challenges and come out stronger together, as we continually strive to make positive impacts in the areas we serve.

Please see below for ways to celebrate all things B-I-A-mazing! 

✨ BIA WEEK GIVEAWAY! ✨

We’re giving away over $380 in prizes from fantastic BIA businesses!

Here’s how to enter:

• Fill out the form here, and you and your favourite business will be entered to win a BIA Week prize package! 🙌

• Bonus Entry: From April 20th to 26th, post your favourite local business on Instagram, and tag your local BIA + @businessareasbc.

✨ SPREAD THE WORD✨

Let’s celebrate the places, people, and partnerships that make our local business areas so BIAutiful!

BIA Week Graphics – Download graphics to share on your channels and show your support for local businesses and B-I-Amazing initiatives! 

Campaign Outline  – Check out our short and sweet outline with sample messaging and themes to celebrate each day of the week!

✨ BIABC CONFERENCE - May 24 to 27 ✨ 

If you love to learn, connect and share best practices, please join us for the BIABC Conference – Channeling Connections, from May 24th to 27th, hosted by the Downtown Penticton BIA at the beautiful Penticton Lakeside Resort.  

✨ ABOUT BIAs ✨

Business Improvement Areas (BIAs) have been working since 1989 to support and promote thriving commercial districts throughout British Columbia. Representing over 70 BIAs across the province, the Business Improvement Areas of BC (BIABC) helps build strong communities by encouraging local investment, economic development, and collaboration between business owners, property owners, and local governments. From beautification and placemaking to safety and events, BIAs bring neighbourhoods to life—and help ensure they remain vibrant places to live, work, and visit.

To learn more about BC BIAs and how they support your local area, visit bia.bc.ca

To learn more about Vancouver BIAs, check out our presenation here.