The Barrhaven Business Improvement Area was created by the City of Ottawa in 2006 to help all local businesses succeed by establishing Barrhaven as Ottawa’s premier shopping, business and entertainment destination.

Membership in the BBIA is automatic. ALL commercial taxpaying businesses, property owners and professional service providers in the Barrhaven area belong to the BBIA. Home-based businesses are also eligible to join.

The BBIA works to create optimum conditions for all Barrhaven businesses to flourish. That means promoting Barrhaven as a prime shopping area, lobbying for ‘smart growth’ in the community and providing local businesses with tools for success.

“Smart growth” attracts those businesses and services to this area that will reinforce Barrhaven’s reputation as a prime shopping and business destination. Attracting the right businesses to Barrhaven provides more full-time employment opportunities, allows people to work and live nearby, and gives the retail sector a bigger market throughout the business day.

The BBIA is proactive in influencing Barrhaven’s economic development and encourages local businesses and property owners to participate as well through the BBIA’s direct link to the City of Ottawa. Members have access to timely information on planning and zoning matters, up-to-date statistical information, and details of important City projects.

On the matters most critical to the success of businesses in Barrhaven, the BBIA doesn’t wait for someone else to do the research. The BBIA commissions major studies on a regular basis: Transportation, Market Research, Economic Analyses and more.

If it is important to the development of a prime business and residential environment in Barrhaven, the BBIA is working on it. The BBIA speaks for all local businesses to ‘the powers that be’ on issues such as transit, business development, public policy, bylaw enforcement and crime prevention. We consult with City of Ottawa staff, make presentations to Council and Committees, attend public consultations and communicate with other influential bodies.

Getting Barrhaven businesses front and centre is important to the BBIA. That’s why we spend a considerable portion of our budget on marketing to attract visitors to Barrhaven and to encourage residents to shop locally.

As well as on line resources to start or grow a business, the BBIA offers many opportunities for members to share concerns and advice by networking with other Barrhaven business owners, professionals, developers and property owners. If you’d like to learn more about future opportunities, email marketing@barrhavenbia.ca.

The BBIA knows that a safe and welcoming environment in Barrhaven’s business district is a priority so we work with the police force and community associations to deliver safety programs for all local businesses. If you would like to participate in our Graffiti Removal Program for Barrhaven Commercial Properties, please email execdirector@barrhavenbia.ca.

Smart Growth

“Smart growth” attracts those businesses and services to this area that will reinforce Barrhaven’s reputation as a prime shopping and business destination. Attracting the right businesses to Barrhaven provides more fulltime employment opportunities, allows people to work and live nearby, and gives the retail sector a bigger market throughout the business day.

The BBIA is proactive in influencing Barrhaven’s economic development and encourages local businesses and property owners to participate as well through the BBIA’s direct link to the City of Ottawa. Members have access to timely information on planning and zoning matters, up-to-date statistical information, and details of City projects.

On the matters most critical to the success of businesses in Barrhaven, the BBIA doesn’t wait for someone else to do the research. The BBIA has commissioned many major studies. Please contact our office if you would like a copy.

Don’t forget membership in the BBIA is automatic. For more information, please email us at info@barrhavenbia.ca or call 613-825-8242.