The Ontario Business Improvement Area Association (OBIAA) is a network representing and supporting BIAs across Ontario. They encourage and guide BIAs to increase their effectiveness, contribution to the economic, cultural and social well-being of communities. The OBIAA is a leader in the development and sharing of information, tools, training, resources and best practices. Click the button below to read the newsletter.

Three weeks left to register for the City of Toronto’s Small Business Forum, Share your ideas about the City’s 2026 Budget and more Three weeks left to register for the City of Toronto’s Small Business Forum   The City of Toronto’s Small Business Forum returns on Wednesday, October 29 at Meridian Hall, 1 Front Street East. As the City’s premier event for entrepreneurs and small business owners, the Forum offers a full day of learning, networking and inspiration. Kick off the day at 9:45 a.m. with an inspiring fireside chat featuring Sara Wilshaw, Canada’s Chief Trade Commissioner at Global Affairs Canada, and Clare Barnett, Director of Business Growth Services at the City of Toronto. This conversation will explore how a global outlook can help Toronto’s small businesses seize new opportunities, expand internationally and build resilience in an evolving economy. Don’t miss this chance to gain insights from national and local leaders on how to take your business from Toronto to the world. Learn more and register .  Share your ideas about the City’s 2026 Budget  The City of Toronto’s Budget is building a city that works for you. Share your ideas from now until October 31 by completing an online survey in one of 12 languages and attending an in-person or virtual consultation. Learn more.   Café TO removals are now underway The seasonal wind-down of the 2025 Café TO program is now in progress, with curb lane patio removals actively taking place across the city. Removals are proceeding west to east, following a first-installed, first-removed sequence. Café materials must be cleared 24 hours in advance of the scheduled removal date to ensure timely operations.   Time is running out to share your thoughts about reducing single-use items   The City of Toronto adopted its single-use bylaw to reduce the waste generated from single-use and take away items, such as utensils, stir sticks, shopping bags and beverage cups, and we want to hear from you about what should come next. Tell us and complete the survey .  We are also inviting food and beverage businesses and temporary event organizers to help shape the future of waste reduction in our city. Email reducewaste@toronto.ca for an industry-focused survey.  Help shape the future of Toronto’s Strip Plazas   The City of Toronto’s PlazaPOV Study is exploring the role of strip plazas in Toronto’s communities and economy. A new survey is now open to hear directly from business owners and employees about their experiences, challenges and opportunities in these spaces. Feedback will help inform future policies, programs and supports for strip plaza businesses. Business owners and employees located in strip plazas across Toronto are encouraged to participate and share their insights. Survey is available in English, Filipino, Spanish, Tamil and Chinese. Take the survey . Review of nighttime waste collection schedules  Does your business or residence receive nighttime waste collection? We want to hear from you. The City of Toronto is reviewing its nighttime waste collection schedules to determine if a re-alignment of collection days would be beneficial for City customers and operations. Fill out the survey by October 27 or join a virtual meeting on October 20. Learn more.    Expand and strengthen your business with free trade diversification sessions  The City of Toronto continues its Trade Diversification webinar series this week with Financial Assistance for Importers and Exporters, led by Vincent Desrochers and Samuel Chamberland, Grant Specialists at helloDarwin. Learn about the various types of financial resources available to Toronto business owners to begin diversifying their business’s trade strategy and how to prepare the necessary information to use these resources to your advantage. Offered online tomorrow, Wednesday, Thursday, October 8, at 2 p.m.  Learn more and register.    Webinars and Events T2 Corporation Tax Literacy  Wednesday, October 8, from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. – Register (Free)    Financial Assistance for Importers and Exporters  Wednesday, October 8, from 2 to 3 p.m. – Register (Free)    Exporting 101 with the New Exporters to Border States (NEBS) Program  Thursday, October 9, from 10 to 11:30 a.m. – Register (Free)    Markets and Pop-Ups: Ready, Steady, Grow!    Friday, October 9, from 2 to 3 p.m. – Register (Free)    eCommerce 101: What, Why, and How  Tuesday, October 14, from 10 to 11:30 a.m. – Register (Free)    Barcodes and Beyond: What You Need to Be Market-Ready for Importing & Exporting   Wednesday, October 15, from 10 to 11 a.m. – Register ( Free)    How to Safely Build a Food Business in Toronto  Thursday, October 16, from 10 to 11 a.m. – Register (Free)    Strategic Pricing & Competitive Advantage in a Tariff Environment   Thursday, October 16, from 2 to 3 p.m. – Register (Free)    Growth and Expansion: How to Best Grow Your Business  Friday, October 17, from 10 to 11 a.m. – Register (Free)    The Importance of Paid Advertising in a Digital Space  Tuesday, October 21, from 10 to 11:30 a.m. – Register (Free)    How Rise Can Help Entrepreneurs Understand Credit and Lending  Wednesday, October 22, from 10 to 11:30  a.m. – Register ( Free)    Digital Trade & E-commerce: Selling Online to International Customers   Wednesday, October 22, from 2 to 3 p.m. – Register ( Free)    Why Financial Ratios Matter: How to Know if You're Turning a Profit  Thursday, October 23, from 10 to 11 a.m. – Register (Free)    Your Numbers...Your Story  Friday, October 24, from 10 to 11 a.m. – Register (Free)  Optimizing for Search Engines: Understanding SEO Basics Tuesday, October 28, from 10 to 11:30 a.m. – Register (Free)   Balancing Your Balance Sheet Thursday, October 30, from 10 to 11 a.m. – Register (Free)   Managing Your Business and Your Mental Health Friday, October 31, from 10 to 11:30 a.m. – Register (Free) Other Events & Webinars Small Business Centres Ontario  Ongoing Online Events and e-Learning –  Register (Free to $35)    Horizon Deep Tech Summit 2025  November 26 to 27, Madrid, Spain – Register

Looking for fresh fruits & flowers? Stop by our fruit and flower market in Hillcrest Village BIA located in the heart of Midtown Toronto along St.Clair Avenue West! Fruit & Flower Market St. Clair Fruit Market Address 790 St Clair Ave W, Toronto, ON M6C 1B6, Canada Phone Number 416-656-4015

The Hillcrest Village BIA is a non-profit association that supports the businesses along St. Clair Avenue West between Christie Street and Winona Drive. About Us Hello and welcome to the Hillcrest Village BIA! Hillcrest Village BIA is located in the heart of midtown Toronto running along St.Clair West between Christie St. to the East and Winona Dr. to the West. This vibrant area is home to a wide variety of retail shops, professional services, specialty restaurants and cozy ethnic eateries, all reflecting the diverse ethnicity of the street. What is a BIA? A BIA (Business Improvement Area) is a non-profit association within a specified geographical area, that joins together with the official approval of the city. Its main purpose is to create opportunities to promote and stimulate local business. The City collects an annual levy from the businesses and the funds are managed by an elected volunteer Board management. The main purpose of a BIA is to draw more customers to the area by promoting the unique attractiveness of the area to shop, visit and do business. Hillcrest Village BIA is a thriving area, injected with an entrepreneurial spirit, new business development, lifestyle condominiums, a new streetcar system and community and arts-based programs that continue to encourage visitors and new residents alike. It is the economic and social anchor, steeping in rich history, that continues to revitalize the local community. We cordially invite you to attend one of our annual shopping, art or cultural events and of course, our popular street festival, SALSA on St. Clair, one of the largest Latino-themed celebrations in Canada... now in its 21st year!

Hillcrest Village along St.Clair Avenue West offers a wide variety of health specialists, massage therapists, physiotherapists, chiropractic services, and more! Health, Wellness & Spas 9 Round Fitness Website Address Phone Number Visit Website 687 St Clair Ave W, Toronto, ON, Canada (647) 317-3737 Core Wellness Website Address Phone Number Visit Website 726 St Clair Ave W, Toronto, ON M6C 1B3, Canada 416-479-8311 Florever Angel Skincare & Spa Website Address Phone Number Visit Website 788 St Clair Ave W, York, ON, Canada (647) 685-7768 Hillcrest Center For Health Website Address Phone Number Visit Website 832 St Clair Ave W, Toronto, ON M6C 1C1, Canada 416-651-6602 Pain Rehabilitation Centre Website Address Phone Number Visit Website 801 St Clair Ave W, Toronto, ON M6C 1B9, Canada 416-531-7400 Pinewood Pilates & Movement Website Address Phone Number Visit Website 691 St Clair Ave W, Toronto, ON, Canada Revive Health Care Website Address Phone Number Visit Website 771 St Clair Ave W, Toronto, ON M6C 1B4, Canada 416-640-1000 Skinprovement - Medi Spa & Laser Clinic Website Address Phone Number Visit Website 766 St Clair Ave W, York, ON, Canada +1 833-754-6101 St.Clair West Chiropractic Clinic Website Address Phone Number Visit Website 845 St Clair Ave W, Toronto, ON M6C 1C3, Canada 416-658-3180 Toronto Cardiac Clinic Website Address Phone Number Visit Website 829 St Clair Ave W, Toronto, ON M6C 1C2, Canada 416-883-3783 Vital Physiotherapy & Wellness Website Address Phone Number Visit Website 734 St Clair Ave W, Toronto, ON M6C 1B3, Canada 416-551-0900 Whole Health Pharmacy Partners: St. Clair Village Pharmacy Website Address Phone Number Visit Website 843 St Clair Ave W, Toronto, ON M6C 1C2, Canada 416 395-0557