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Ottawa’s Downtown BIA is stewarding the transformation of our city’s core into a vibrant, inclusive, and resilient economic hub. Our focus is on attracting new tenants, investment, supporting local businesses, and creating the conditions for long-term growth. We’re working to bring people back downtown—whether to work, live, visit, or to set up shop. 

Do you want to be part of a vibrant dynamic downtown?  The Downtown BIA can help! Christine Rozak, Economic Development Director.

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