About Us
About Kanata Central BIA
A Business Improvement Area (BIA) is an association of commercial property owners and tenants within a defined area who work in partnership with the City of Ottawa to create thriving, competitive and safe business areas that attract shoppers, diners, tourists, residents, communities, and new businesses. Beyond that the BIA communicates directly with the Ottawa Police Service, local charities, and other stakeholders to promote the interests of the whole area.
What is a BIA? More information is available here.
The Kanata Central BIA was formed in 2017, with the purpose of representing and advocating for the business community in the area and helping to beautify and/or make improvements to the Kanata Central streetscape. The Kanata Central BIA comprises more than 300 stores and businesses to choose from, and dozens of restaurants and services, it stretches from Terry Fox Drive, Kanata Avenue, and Campeau Drive to Palladium Drive and Katimavik Drive, bordering Eagleson Road.
For details on our stores and businesses, view the Kanata Central BIA store directory.
Check out the Exclusive Digital Perks all BIA members can access: BIA Members | Exclusive Perks
To see the KCBIA's plans for the coming years, review the Strategic Plan 2024–2027.
The Kanata Central BIA:
- Represents and amplifies the voice of the business community.
- Builds a strong relationship with the local government for the benefit of members.
- Plays a central role in supporting economic development in the area.
- Supports business owners in creating a human connection with the community.
- Positions itself as source of information and resources to support businesses after the pandemic.
- Facilitates networking and cross-business collaboration among its members.
Mission and Vision
Mission:
The Kanata Central BIA is committed to improving and promoting the area through investment and advocacy to maintain its position as one of the BEST shopping, entertainment, and dining experiences in Kanata showcasing a large range of diverse cultures.
Vision:
The Kanata Central BIA will be an attractive, vibrant, and easily accessible destination for consumers, businesses, tourists, and the broader community.
Boundary Expansion
Kanata Central BIA New Boundary
In the first quarter of 2023, we carried out a research study to explore the viability, benefits, and business dynamics involved with a possible expansion of our current boundaries. As a result of this study, the Kanata Central BIA proposed an expansion to its existing boundaries, to include and welcome businesses to the North, East and South of its current boundaries. A lot has happened since the creation of our BIA in 2017. Expanding our BIA boundaries will allow us to grow with the community and finally include and extend our service offerings to more Kanata businesses, becoming even stronger, together.
As new mixed-use commercial and residential buildings and developments are emerging along Kanata Ave and Campeau Drive, the businesses outside our current boundary need help and the Kanata Central BIA can assist, draw awareness, and help them grow. Businesses that are located just outside our current Business Improvement Area district steadily ask to join the Kanata Central BIA, pre, during, and post COVID-19. The Kanata Central BIA can help to fill empty units and support existing businesses and engage our community.
If you are a PROPERTY OWNER or BUSINESS within the expansion area on the map, please get in touch with our team to make sure we have your contact details on file. Stay tuned as we embark on this exciting journey together!
Please contact our team at ed@kanatacentral.com.
BIA Structure
Board of Directors
BIAs are run by a volunteer Board of Management elected by its members. The Board is nominated at an Annual General Meeting and once approved by Ottawa City Council, serves a four-year term concurrent with the term of Council. The Board works on behalf of the BIA and meets regularly to develop budgets, set priorities, implement capital improvements, plan festivals, and promote its business area. BIAs use their own money in an ongoing effort to draw more prospective customers to their area by improving the attractiveness of the area and promoting it as a good place to shop, visit and do business.
Join Our Board of Directors!
We’re looking for dedicated BIA members who want to help shape the future of Kanata Central! While all members are welcome to apply, we are especially looking for representation from the restaurant and health care sector.
For more details, check out the link below! it includes all the information you need, along with a form to complete. Once filled out, please send it back to us at ed@kanatacentral.com. Application form: drive.google.com/file/d/1_1Sf06SOQoyeLN4uRws8jAiGl_VlH4bP/view?usp=sharing
Chair - Joanne Mutter
Owner, JoJo CoCo Chocolate
(613) 986-4495
www.jojococo.ca
56-499 Terry Fox Drive Kanata, ON K2T 1H7
Treasurer - Patti Perry
RCB Royal Bank
(613) 592-0749
rbcroyalbank.com/ON-KANATA
8211 Campeau Drive, Kanata ON K2T 0A2
Secretary - Alana Haining
General Manager at Holiday Inn
(613)271-2371
www.ihg.com/holidayinn/hotels/us/en/kanata
101 Kanata Avenue, Ottawa, ON K2T 1E6
Board Member - Angie White
Paul Rushforth Real Estate
(613) 788-2122
www.paulrushforth.com/Kanata
100 Didsbury Rd, Kanata, ON K2T 0C2
Board Member - Dawit Tenna
Homewood Suites by Hilton Ottawa/Kanata
ottawakanata.homewoodsuitesbyhilton.com
900 Great Lakes Ave, Kanata, ON K2K 0L4
Board Member - Himalay Keekani
Via Cibo Kanata | Authentic Italian Street Food
www.viacibo.com
120 Earl Grey Drive unit #100 A, Kanata, ON K2T 1G7
Board Member - Parni Tayebi
Trapped Kanata | Escape Room & Infinity Board Game Lounge
www.trapped.com
655 Kanata Ave, Unit J5, Kanata, ON K2T 1H6
City Councillor - Allan Hubley
City Councillor, Kanata South, City of Ottawa
(613) 580-2752
allan.hubley@ottawa.ca
www.councillorallanhubley.ca
City Councillor - Cathy Curry
City Councillor, Kanata North, City of Ottawa
(613) 580-2474
cathy.curry@ottawa.ca
www.kanatanorth.ca
Executive Director
Kanata Central BIA
(613) 513-3646
ed@kanatacentral.com
Marketing Officer - Carol Rincon
Kanata Central BIA
(613) 621-3880
marketing@kanatacentral.com
Meetings and Minutes
Stay Informed with Our Latest BIA Board Meetings' Minutes
Meeting Minutes from recent Kanata Central BIA Board Meetings are available below. If you would like minutes from previous meetings, please reach out anytime at ed@kanatacentral.com with any questions you may have.
See the latest minutes: