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BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT AREAS IN HAMILTON, ONTARIO

Hamilton has 11 unique business improvement areas (or BIAs). BIAs improve the look, feel, and financial success of the area by introducing planters and benches, a distinctive style, or improving signage/facades, helping to attract shoppers and diners to the area.

There are over 1,000 businesses in Hamilton’s BIAs, with a commercial assessment of over $400 million. Employing well over 1,000 people, small businesses are big business in Hamilton.

Discover each of Hamilton’s 11 BIAs below to learn more about their location, unique assets, and efforts in the community. Contact the Hamilton Economic Development team to get introduced or arrange a visit.

Businesses on a street in Ancaster

Ancaster

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Barton Village Building

Barton Village

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A street festival on Concession Street.

Concession Street

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A historical building in Downtown Dundas

Downtown Dundas

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A fountain in Downtown Hamilton

Downtown Hamilton

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A street in Downtown Hamilton at night.

International Village

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A storefront in Downtown Hamilton.

Locke Street

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Storefronts on Ottawa Street.

Ottawa Street

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Storefronts in Stoney Creek.

Stoney Creek

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Waterdown

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A bench in Westdale Village.

Westdale Village

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For more information, Contact City of Hamilton’s Business Improvement Area Lead: Cristina Geissler

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