A place for your BIA
Qualified, accepted partners can have a public profile with their district description, official website, member directory and local events links.
ONTARIO BIA PARTNERSHIPS
More visibility for your district.
More support for your members.
A simple, no-fee partnership for Business Improvement Areas across Ontario. Bring your local business community to ShopLocal, with practical member benefits and a direct point of contact.
No partnership fee · Non-exclusive · No member contact list required
A member incentive
Eligible members receive an invitation to activate 30 days of Starter at $0 CAD, including a logo, social links and Starter badge.
Dedicated support
Work directly with Jason on member onboarding, invitation links and listing corrections.
Eligible members choose whether to activate. Payment details are required. After 30 days at $0 CAD, Starter renews at $29.99 CAD/month until cancelled. Cancel before the trial ends to avoid the first charge. One introductory trial per eligible listing with no previous subscription; the basic listing remains free.
Built through a conversation
I’m Jason Ansell, founder of ShopLocal.website. This BIA program welcomes organizations throughout Ontario. We’ll confirm your participation, agree on your public profile and help eligible members get started.
- 1. Confirm the partnership
An authorized representative accepts the no-fee, non-exclusive arrangement.
- 2. Approve your BIA profile
We verify your organization and district, then publish the details you approve.
- 3. Invite eligible members
We verify membership and issue individual invitations. Each business controls its own activation.
Participating BIA partners
Explore the local districts taking part in ShopLocal.
Help shape our founding BIA network
Our first partnerships are being developed. Approved BIA profiles will appear here as organizations join.
Introduce your BIALet’s support your business community
Tell us your BIA’s name and municipality. Jason will help with partnership questions and member support.
Contact JasonAlready a partner? Email info@shoplocal.website with your organization’s name.
Every district we record is listed in the Ontario BIA directory.
Looking for the founder’s local business offer? Visit the North Bay Starter campaign. See terms and Starter features.