Welcome to Southampton BIA

The Southampton, Ontario BIA is a an association of commercial property owners and tenants within Southampton who work in partnership with the Municipality of Saugeen Shores to create a thriving and safe business area that attracts shoppers, diners, tourists and new businesses.  By working collectively as a BIA, local businesses have the resource capacity (funds and people), to actively enhance the quality of life in our neighbourhood and the Municipality as a whole.

The BIA is responsible for events and promotions, streetscape and beautification, as well as being a resource for our members for current funding opportunities, advocacy with the Municipality and as part of the larger Ontario Business Improvement Area Association, with the Provincial and Federal Governments..

Click on the button to learn about our Board members and more about BIAs.

If you are a registered business owner in Southampton but don't have a bricks-and-mortar store you can still be part of the BIA? Find out about our Associate Memberships!

Who makes up the BIA? Commercial property owners in Southampton. If you're a tenant you must have a declaration signed by the property owner.