16th ANNUAL

BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT AREAS CONFERENCE

Westin Prince Toronto

April 2 - 5, 2017 | Toronto, ON

Call for Speakers & Workshops

Ontario Business Improvement Area Association (OBIAA)

C/O 280 Queen Street South, Mississauga, Ontario. L5M 1M1

Toll-free 1-866-807-2227 | Mobile 647-521-5341

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Call for Workshops

The Ontario Business Improvement Area Association (OBIAA) is pleased to announcethe2017BIA National Conference to be held at the London Convention Centre, London, ON – April 2 - 5, 2017. The 2017 Theme is:

MEASURING THE ROI OF BIAs

An anticipated attendance of more than 200 delegates and more than 20 exhibitorsfrom across Ontario will provide an excellent networking and educational forum foreveryone involved in this conference.

Ontario Business Improvement Area Association (OBIAA)

C/O 280 Queen Street South, Mississauga, Ontario. L5M 1M1

Toll-free 1-866-807-2227 | Mobile 647-521-5341

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Please forward this Call for Workshops to any other individuals/organizations you feelcould make a contribution to the conference.

The Pillars of the National BIA Conference are:

  • Economic Development
  • Events & Promotions
  • Leadership and Management
  • Physical Improvements

Ontario Business Improvement Area Association (OBIAA)

C/O 280 Queen Street South, Mississauga, Ontario. L5M 1M1

Toll-free 1-866-807-2227 | Mobile 647-521-5341

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Who Should Submit

Ontario Business Improvement Area Association (OBIAA)

C/O 280 Queen Street South, Mississauga, Ontario. L5M 1M1

Toll-free 1-866-807-2227 | Mobile 647-521-5341

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BIA Boards of Management  BIA Staff/Coordinators BIA Committee ChairsEconomic Development Officials & StaffMunicipal ClerksMunicipal Planning Officials &StaffCommercial/Industrial Brokers & DevelopersUrban Designers & Landscape ArchitectsCommunity Financial RepresentativesCorporate Site Location OfficialsMarket ResearchersTourism & Event Management RepresentativesDowntown Revitalization OfficialsPublic Works RepresentativesConsultants

Ontario Business Improvement Area Association (OBIAA)

C/O 280 Queen Street South, Mississauga, Ontario. L5M 1M1

Toll-free 1-866-807-2227 | Mobile 647-521-5341

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Share your Expertise

Ontario Business Improvement Area Association (OBIAA)

C/O 280 Queen Street South, Mississauga, Ontario. L5M 1M1

Toll-free 1-866-807-2227 | Mobile 647-521-5341

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We invite you to share your innovative ideas at the Conference by submitting proposals for presentations on topics such as:

Community Engagement / Media and Crisis Management
Community Improvement Plans / Demographics
Procedural Bylaw – Governance / Quantification
Business Recruitment and Training / Economic Development
Filling Downtown Vacancies / Revitalization
Creative Ideas for a Small Budget / Social Media Basic and Advanced
Grant Writing / Social Issues
Heritage and Culture / Urban Design & Standards

Ontario Business Improvement Area Association (OBIAA)

C/O 280 Queen Street South, Mississauga, Ontario. L5M 1M1

Toll-free 1-866-807-2227 | Mobile 647-521-5341

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Presentations

The one-hour sessions are an overview and provide relevant information on a selected topic. They may be stand-alone or combined with other related presentations as part of the panel session.

Ontario Business Improvement Area Association (OBIAA)

C/O 280 Queen Street South, Mississauga, Ontario. L5M 1M1

Toll-free 1-866-807-2227 | Mobile 647-521-5341

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Submitting Presentation Proposals

Please submit the Contact Person’s Name, Organization, Mailing Address, Telephone, Fax and E-mail Address.

Ontario Business Improvement Area Association (OBIAA)

C/O 280 Queen Street South, Mississauga, Ontario. L5M 1M1

Toll-free 1-866-807-2227 | Mobile 647-521-5341

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Please submit a 50-word description of your presentation. This 50-word description will be used in all conference advertising literature. Please use clear language to describe the nature of the presentation.

Ontario Business Improvement Area Association (OBIAA)

C/O 280 Queen Street South, Mississauga, Ontario. L5M 1M1

Toll-free 1-866-807-2227 | Mobile 647-521-5341

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Your submission must include the title of the presentation, presenter name(s)and organization(s) and the presentation description.

Ontario Business Improvement Area Association (OBIAA)

C/O 280 Queen Street South, Mississauga, Ontario. L5M 1M1

Toll-free 1-866-807-2227 | Mobile 647-521-5341

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All audio-visual equipment (beyond Computer, Projector & Screen) must be ordered in advance.

Ontario Business Improvement Area Association (OBIAA)

C/O 280 Queen Street South, Mississauga, Ontario. L5M 1M1

Toll-free 1-866-807-2227 | Mobile 647-521-5341

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Please submit a more descriptive abstract, not to exceed 250 words. This is the only information used to evaluate your submission. Please ensure that it is clearand complete.

Ontario Business Improvement Area Association (OBIAA)

C/O 280 Queen Street South, Mississauga, Ontario. L5M 1M1

Toll-free 1-866-807-2227 | Mobile 647-521-5341

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Please allow 10-15 minutes within your presentation for questions and discussion.

Ontario Business Improvement Area Association (OBIAA)

C/O 280 Queen Street South, Mississauga, Ontario. L5M 1M1

Toll-free 1-866-807-2227 | Mobile 647-521-5341

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All accepted presenters are asked to provide an electronic copy oftheirhandout material (all handouts will be posted on the OBIAA websites afterthe conference). All presenters are responsible for duplicating handouts theywish to provide with their presentations.

Ontario Business Improvement Area Association (OBIAA)

C/O 280 Queen Street South, Mississauga, Ontario. L5M 1M1

Toll-free 1-866-807-2227 | Mobile 647-521-5341

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All submissions will be acknowledged upon receipt.

Ontario Business Improvement Area Association (OBIAA)

C/O 280 Queen Street South, Mississauga, Ontario. L5M 1M1

Toll-free 1-866-807-2227 | Mobile 647-521-5341

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Criteria

Ontario Business Improvement Area Association (OBIAA)

C/O 280 Queen Street South, Mississauga, Ontario. L5M 1M1

Toll-free 1-866-807-2227 | Mobile 647-521-5341

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The 250-word description will be the basis for judging the paper’s eligibility by a peerreview panel. All evaluations will be based on the following criteria:

Ontario Business Improvement Area Association (OBIAA)

C/O 280 Queen Street South, Mississauga, Ontario. L5M 1M1

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-Importance;

Ontario Business Improvement Area Association (OBIAA)

C/O 280 Queen Street South, Mississauga, Ontario. L5M 1M1

Toll-free 1-866-807-2227 | Mobile 647-521-5341

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-Innovation and originality;

Ontario Business Improvement Area Association (OBIAA)

C/O 280 Queen Street South, Mississauga, Ontario. L5M 1M1

Toll-free 1-866-807-2227 | Mobile 647-521-5341

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-Quality, clarity and organization of submission;

Ontario Business Improvement Area Association (OBIAA)

C/O 280 Queen Street South, Mississauga, Ontario. L5M 1M1

Toll-free 1-866-807-2227 | Mobile 647-521-5341

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-Papers will be selected to ensure a varied program; and

-Remuneration expectations, if any.

Consideration will be given to Professional Development Workshops that would be held on the Sunday afternoon or Wednesday morning. These PD workshops are 2 ½ or more hours long.

Ontario Business Improvement Area Association (OBIAA)

C/O 280 Queen Street South, Mississauga, Ontario. L5M 1M1

Toll-free 1-866-807-2227 | Mobile 647-521-5341

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Ontario Business Improvement Area Association (OBIAA)

C/O 280 Queen Street South, Mississauga, Ontario. L5M 1M1

Toll-free 1-866-807-2227 | Mobile 647-521-5341

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Speaker/Workshop Information

Please fill out the following and return to OBIAA by November 15, 2016

My Submission is in the following category:

Marketing and Promotion

Economic Development

Leadership and Management

Physical Improvements

Date:
Check Date Preference / Monday, April 3, 2017
Tuesday, April 4, 2017
Time(TBD):
Session Number(TBD):
Name of Session:
Room (TBD):
Speaker(s):
Facilitators:
250-word Description:
50-word Summary:
Speaker Bio:
Speaker Requirements:
Computer, Projector & Screen are provided in each room
Additional Notes/Requirements
Professional Development Session / Yes  No 
(Check this if you are interested in submitting this session as a Professional Development Session only)

All abstracts must be submitted either by email to: before November 15, 2016.

We want to hear from you…

For more information or to send your ideas, contact OBIAA.

Ontario Business Improvement Area Association (OBIAA)

C/O 280 Queen Street South, Mississauga, Ontario. L5M 1M1

Toll-free 1-866-807-2227 | Mobile 647-521-5341

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