The holiday season is a busy and exciting time for businesses — but it’s also a period when properties can be more vulnerable, especially during reduced hours or temporary closures. Taking a few proactive steps before the holidays can help protect your business, your...
Take the 2025 City-Wide Perceptions SurveyDeadline: September 30, 2025 Downtown Ottawa belongs to all of us—residents, workers, business owners, and visitors. That’s why the Downtown Rideau BIA, in partnership with Environics Research, is inviting you to participate...
Each summer, the Canada Summer Jobs (CSJ) program provides an incredible opportunity—not only for youth aged 15 to 30 to gain meaningful work experience, but also for organizations like ours to expand our capacity, deepen our impact, and invest in the next generation...
You may have noticed our streets looking a little cleaner lately—and that’s no coincidence. This summer, we’ve partnered with Litterbusters to add extra hands to help with daily street cleanup across Vanier’s mainstreets. From picking up litter to keeping sidewalks...
Thinking of starting a business? Need support getting your new venture off the ground? Invest Ottawa is here to help with a series of free workshops designed to guide you through the essentials of building and running a successful small business. These Small Business...
Fall is the perfect time to reinvest in your business—and thanks to new funding opportunities, doing so just got a little easier. Three programs are now available to help small businesses go digital, upgrade operations, and modernize the customer experience. 1....
Exciting changes are coming to the southeast corner of Montreal Road and North River Road! As part of the ongoing Montreal Road Revitalization Project, the final design for the Public Art Corner is now complete, and construction is scheduled to begin Monday, July 28,...
With ongoing trade tensions between Canada and the United States, the possibility of tariffs on Canadian goods has created uncertainty for Ottawa businesses and residents. Even without immediate tariffs, the looming threat can cause price fluctuations and economic...
Running a small business comes with its challenges, but the City of Ottawa offers a variety of services and resources to help entrepreneurs thrive. Whether you’re launching a new business or looking to grow, these programs can provide valuable support. Some examples...
The 2025 Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the Vanier Business Improvement Area (VBIA) was one of our most highly attended events to date, bringing together local businesses, community stakeholders, and elected officials to reflect on our progress and plan for the...
As a Vanier BIA member, you are part of a community that’s growing stronger, more vibrant, and better connected every year. Together, we’ve made incredible strides in improving our neighbourhood, driving more foot traffic to our businesses, and showcasing everything...
We’re thrilled to announce the return of the Vanier BIA Awards! These awards recognize the incredible contributions of our local businesses and celebrate the dedication that makes our community thrive. Help us honour your fellow merchants by nominating them for the...