The Old Strathcona Business Association (OSBA) is a collective of over 600 businesses located in the Old Strathcona Business Improvement Area (BIA) in Edmonton, Alberta. Our mission is to advocate for a safe, vibrant, and prosperous community where businesses can thrive.

What We Do:

There are many roles that a BIA, or business improvement area can play in the community, some of our core services at the Old Strathcona Business Association are:

• Safety
• Beautification
• Clean Team
• Business Attraction & Retention
• Advocacy
• Place Making
• Marketing & Communications
• Special Events

What is a BIA?

Business Improvement Areas are formed by a collective group of business owners representing a specific geographic area. Together, they form an association with the purpose of promoting and improving the local economy of that business district. BIAs exist worldwide, and Canada is home to almost 350! Edmonton’s 13 diverse BIAs represent almost 4000 businesses. The Edmonton Council of Business Improvement Areas brings together voices from across the city to increase awareness and amplify advocacy efforts among stakeholders.

For more information, visit us at Old Strathcona Business Association