The Barrhaven Business Improvement Area is an association of all commercial, taxpaying businesses in Barrhaven, dedicated to providing all members with tools for business success.

 

WHAT'S NEW

LATEST CENSUS STATS

January 20, 2010

Here are some population and labour stats for South Nepean from the City of Ottawa that businesses may find useful.
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HST INFORMATION SEMINARS

January 20, 2010

Still got questions about moving your business to the HST system? The Ministry of Revenue and the Canada Revenue Agency are hosting a series of free, interactive sessions that are designed to answer technical questions businesses may have.
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OPL: TAKING CARE OF BUSINESS

January 14, 2010

The lastest business e-newsletter from Ottawa Public Library is all about creating supportive, healthy work environments for employees who are striving to better integrate their work and personal responsibilities. By implementing proactive programs and initiatives that support employees, organizations can strengthen employee commitment and loyalty, which can result in higher productivity, improved customer satisfaction and healthier bottom lines.
Read Taking Care of Business

LOOK BEFORE YOU LEAP: THE CFIB SURVEY ON THE HST

January 14, 2010

The HST (Harmonized Sales Tax) comes into effect July 1, 2010...to mixed revies. A recent Canadian Federation of Independent Business survey points to growing
concerns about the lack of information and the impact on consumers.
Read the CFIB HST Survey

BBIA BREAKFAST ROUNDTABLE: BUSINESS CRIME PREVENTION

January 7, 2010

The RCMP and Ottawa Police will discuss business-specific and local area crime issues as well as prevention techniques at thenext roundtable breakfast meeting on Friday, January 22 at 7 a.m. at the Walter Baker Centre in Room 202 (second floor above the main entrance doors). Seating is limited so please rsvp to Andrea Steenbakkers at execdirector@barrhavenbia.ca by January 15th. Thanks to our event sponsors Patrick Creppin of Keller Williams Ottawa Realty (www.patrickcreppin.com) and Betty Hillier of Re/Max Affiliates Realty (www.bettyhillier.com).

BBIA WINTER NEWSLETTER 2009

December 27, 2009

Read the latest edition of the BBIA Newsletter.

NEW BUSINESS PROFILES PUBLISHED

November 26, 2009

Two more Barrhaven businesses have been featured in the Barrahven Independent this month.
Ken and Kelly Ross of Ross Independent Grocer were featured on November 6 and Ryan Narezny of Dominos Pizza this week.
"Commitment to quality, consistency sets Ross' apart"
"Speed, commitment to Barrhaven sets Domino's apart"
COMPLETE LIST OF BUSINESS PROFILES

BBIA IN THE NEWS

Fall, 2009

"Looking towards Barrhaven's future--BIA striving for sustainable, employment-based business growth"
Barrhaven This Week, Nov. 4, 2009

"BBIA makes plans for rosy future"
Barrhaven Independent, Oct. 30, 2009

"Barrhaven BIA incubating big business plan"
Barrhaven Independent, Oct. 2, 2009

"In bid for business, Barrhaven BIA will market to sister communities"
Ottawa Business Journal, Sept. 24, 2009

"BIA focuses on bringing business to Barrhaven,"
Barrhaven Independent, Sept. 18, 2009

BARRHAVEN BIA ANNUAL REPORT

BBIA NEWSLETTER--FALL EDITION

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