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The Village.

The International Village BIA includes the areas:
Main Street East, King Street East and King William Street (from West Avenue to Mary Street) in Downtown Hamilton.

Why Invest In The Village

The International Village BIA is perfect for your business, whether you’re an entrepreneur searching for a storefront to start your first business or considering a second location. Find a wide range of innovative spaces for your new business to call home, ranging from historic Victorian properties to modern offices nearby.

Progressive and creative, our BIA has served as a commercial hub in downtown Hamilton since 1976, holding the title of Hamilton’s first Business Improvement Area. Our diverse membership offers a vibrant mix of businesses from cafes, restaurants, and retailers to world-class theatre productions at Theatre Aquarius. Come visit us today to see what the area has to offer.

Reasons to Invest Here.

Whether you’re looking to invest in a retail business, restaurant,
or professional service, The Village is the place to be.

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Communication

BIA’s promote, manage, and advocate on behalf of their membership, sharing…

COMMUNICATION
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Programming

BIA’s work to create a variety of programming for their membership…

PROGRAMMING
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Consistent Growth

International Village BIA is the historic centre of four of Hamilton’s oldest neighbourhoods…

GROWTH
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Financial Incentives

The City of Hamilton has a range of financial incentives for businesses…

INCENTIVES
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Business Opportunities

Downtown Hamilton remains the economic centre of the city…

OPPORTUNITIES
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Vision Statement

We are Hamilton’s first BIA, home to a spirited, attractive, and creative…

VISION
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BIA Holds First Village Pride Events At Ferguson Station

The International Village BIA in partnership with House of Adam and Steve crafted two unique Pride events at Ferguson Station.

2024

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Unveiling Of The BIA’s Pride Crosswalk Intersection

The BIA unveiled a new pride crosswalk intersection at the corner of King William Street and Ferguson Avenue North.

2023

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The BIA Launches ‘A World Of Welcome’ Mural Series

The BIA launches ‘A World of Welcome’ a mural project which  pays tribute to the diverse experiences of women of colour.

2022

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Launch Of New Brand And Logo For The BIA

The International Village BIA launches a new brand and logo to represent our fun, creative, diverse business community.

2021

Member Testimonials

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When I decided to open my business in the International Village BIA, I visited the BIA office and received a warm welcome from Executive Director, Susie Braithwaite. She provided me with information on the grants available to me as a BIA member and I took advantage of the facade improvement grant which saved me money on signage for my business.

Julie GordonJ.H. Gordon Books
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When I first opened my shop, the BIA was a great resource to help me launch my business in the International Village BIA neighbourhood. Since then, I've enjoyed the initiatives they've put in place and have even collaborated with them to put on events in the area. It's nice having someone to help keep an eye on the area and to provide updates on what's going on.

Whitney McMeekinGirl on the Wing
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We love our neighborhood. Over the past 5 years we’ve seen big changes with so many new shops and restaurants opening. It’s a great place to spend the day.

Nick and Connie BulajicVintageSoulGeek
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