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DIGITAL PERKS FOR KCBIA MEMBERS
Kanata Central BIA members can access a range of complimentary digital services to grow their online presence and connect with customers. Services include:
Business Spotlight
- Get your business video interview and blog write up.
- Feature your business in our community newsletters, social media, and website for added community exposure.
Google 360 Photos
- Showcase your business interior and exterior on Google Maps with immersive panoramic images (Basic quality).
- High-quality 360° photography and virtual tours are available at an additional cost through Red Maple Film Studio.
Online Presence
- Content Creation: Graphics, photos, and reels for social media, website, and Google My Business use, shared on BIA channels to boost visibility.
- Marketing Guidance: Personalized advice to optimize your Google My Business and social media profiles with follow-up resources.
- Website Support: Need a website refresher? We can help.
These services help your business expand its digital footprint, engage customers within Kanata Central. Please contact our marketing team to get started.
Supporting Your Success
KCBIA MEMBER ADVANTAGE
Hiring? Join Our Community Job Fairs
The Kanata Central BIA hosts two Community Job Fairs each year, in the spring and fall, to help local businesses connect with job seekers and support workforce needs in our area.
Upcoming Job Fair: October 5, 9:00am – 12:00pm
Interested in participating? Contact us to register! Spaces are limited, and registration closes on September 28, 2026.
Security Equipment for Business Owners
As part of our ongoing commitment to fostering a safe, welcoming, and resilient business district, we’re reaching out to see whether you are considering adding or upgrading security features such as cameras, lighting, or other equipment.
In addition to offering guidance and connecting you with reputable suppliers, we are also able to provide financial support toward eligible improvements. We can further assist you in exploring available grants and funding programs that may help offset project costs.
Graffiti Removal
Has your store been vandalized with graffiti, or do you have a graffiti prevention project in mind? Depending on the scope of the project, the Kanata Central BIA may be able to provide partial or full funding for the project or any necessary repairs.
Community Rest Areas
Do you need benches or a bike rack for your storefront during summer? We can prepare them for you, deliver them, and pick them up at the end of the season. You simply need to take care of them during that time and obtain approval from your landlord.
KC Rewards Program
The Kanata Central BIA has partnered with DriftScape to bring rewards to your loyal customers!
Now, for every purchase a customer makes at your business, they can start collecting points and redeem them for a $25 or $50 gift card of their choice from any participating business.
Networking Opportunities
Looking to connect with fellow business owners and grow your local network? KCBIA hosts casual Meet & Greets twice a month, along with seasonal business socials designed to create opportunities for meaningful conversations, collaboration, and community connections. Keep an eye out on the event page and the KCBIA social media channels for future networking opportunities.
TOOLS AND SUPPORT
- Canada Business App
- Business Benefits Finder
- Learn about Made in Canada labels
- BIAs across Ottawa
- Get up to $350K to boost your business!
- Available funding opportunities from the Ontario Government
- Find financing for your business: Food and Beverage
- Canada's response to U.S. tariffs on Canadian goods
- Free tax help for small business owners
- Find permits and licences for your business needs.
- Retail modernization project grant
- Workshops, networking and webinars tailored to businesses and entrepreneurs
- Small Business Loans
- Transition it into a co-operative
- City of Ottawa resources
- Financial support for technology innovation
- Real-Time Data for Canadian Businesses
- Local Vendors & Professionals Supporting KCBIA
BUSINESS NEWS
Events for Ottawa’s 200th birthday announced
The programs include the “Ottawa 200 Artist/Creator Program,” to support artists and creators, in collaboration with the Ottawa Art Gallery and Arts Ottawa; the “Ottawa 200 Civic Events Funding Program,” to fund free cultural and community non-profit-led events; and the “Ottawa 200 BIA Activation Grant,” to give Ottawa’s 18 business improvement areas money to purchase Ottawa 200 promotional materials.
KCBIA Research Project 2026
The KCBIA has partnered with Doyletech Corporation to conduct a research project aimed at understanding the needs, priorities, and challenges of the local business community, while also assessing the economic impact of the BIA in the neighbourhood.
If you haven’t completed the survey yet, please take 7–10 minutes to share your feedback. Your input is essential in shaping the future of the KCBIA business community and helping us better support your business.