STITTSVILLE BUSINESS ASSOCIATION

What STITTSVILLE BUSINESS ASSOCIATION does

The Stittsville Business Association (SBA) is a volunteer-run, not-for-profit membership organization founded in 2017 and based in Stittsville, Ontario (Ward 6, City of Ottawa). Its stated mission is to foster a thriving business community by connecting, supporting, and promoting businesses and professionals operating within Stittsville, including storefront retailers, service businesses, and home-based professionals. The association represents approximately 70 member businesses and added roughly 24 new members in the past year.

The SBA's core offering is an annual membership priced at $250/year, which provides directory listing, social media promotion, and access to twice-monthly networking events (Coffee Collab and After 5 Exchange), workshops, festivals, and a recently introduced group benefits insurance option. The technology platform is a modest website (stittsvilleba.ca) featuring a categorized business directory across 18 verticals, a community events calendar integrated with Google Calendar, and an e-commerce storefront for "Stittsville 1854" branded apparel (t-shirts $50, crewnecks $65, hoodies $70, caps $40). The association is governed by an elected Board of Directors; the 2026-27 board is led by President Adriana Galan.

The SBA monetizes primarily through recurring membership dues, with secondary revenue from branded merchandise sales. Distribution is community-led, relying on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, an email newsletter, the Stittsville Central news partnership, and in-person events including Coffee Collab, After 5 Exchange, an AGM, a holiday party, and the Battle of Stittsville Euchre Tournament fundraiser (which raised $2,300 for the Stittsville Food Bank). The organization maintains relationships with 19+ local service clubs and community groups, the Ottawa Board of Trade, and municipal/provincial/federal government representatives, and was named top community organization and top non-profit in the 2024 Community Votes Ottawa campaign.

Name

STITTSVILLE BUSINESS ASSOCIATION

Legal name

Stittsville Business Association

Website

https://stittsvilleba.ca

Company type

Private

Founded year

2017

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Stittsville Business Association is a volunteer-run, not-for-profit membership organization that connects, supports, and promotes local businesses and home-based professionals in Stittsville, Ontario through networking events, a member directory, and community programming.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Stittsville

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Annual Membership Fees: Annual membership at $250/year providing access to events, workshops, marketing, directory listing, and member-exclusive benefits
2. Merchandise Sales: Sale of branded 'Stittsville 1854' clothing and apparel including t-shirts ($50), hoodies ($70), crewnecks ($65), and caps ($40)

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

The Stittsville Business Association (SBA) is a volunteer-run, not-for-profit membership organization that connects, supports, and promotes local businesses and professionals in Stittsville, Ontario (Ward 6, City of Ottawa). It offers an annual membership ($250/year) granting access to networking events, business directory listings, workshops, and member-exclusive benefits, and sells branded "Stittsville 1854" apparel merchandise to promote community pride.

Product overview

The Stittsville Business Association offers a membership-based platform for local businesses combined with a branded merchandise line ("Stittsville 1854"). The core offering is the Annual Membership ($250/year) providing access to networking events, business directory listings, marketing promotion, and member-exclusive events. The Association also sells branded merchandise including crewneck sweatshirts ($65), hooded sweatshirts ($70), t-shirts ($50), and baseball caps ($40), featuring the "Stittsville 1854" branding to promote local pride.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Annual Membership Annual membership program at $250/year providing local businesses with access to networking events (Coffee Collab, After 5 Exchange), workshops, website business directory listing, social media promotion, event sponsorship opportunities, speaking slots, venue hosting opportunities, group benefits insurance option, and participation in community festivals.
• "Stittsville 1854" Crewneck Sweatshirt Slightly oversized midweight crewneck sweatshirt with SBA logo embroidered on the back, made with cotton/polyester blend. Available in multiple colors. Priced at $65.
• "Stittsville 1854" Hooded Sweatshirt Unisex hooded sweatshirt made with 70% cotton and 30% polyester. Features white lettering with SBA logo embroidered above the right cuff. Slightly oversized with ribbed cuffs. Priced at $70.
• "Stittsville 1854" T-shirt Ultra-soft Comfort Colors heavyweight unisex tee with relaxed fit, pre-shrunk cotton. Features Stittsville embroidery across chest and SBA logo on back. Priced at $50.
• "Stittsville" Baseball Cap Retro-style 100% cotton baseball cap with adjustable metal buckle and antique brass finish. SBA logo embroidered on back. Available in eight colors. Made to order. Priced at $40.
• Online Business Directory Categorized online directory of member businesses across 18 categories including Arts & Photography, Business & IT Services, Food & Restaurant, Health & Wellness, Fitness, Real Estate, Financial Services, and more. Available to the public to discover local Stittsville businesses.
• Networking Events Program Twice-monthly in-person networking events including Coffee Collab (morning format) and After 5 Exchange (evening format) for member businesses and local professionals. Includes event sponsorship opportunities, speaking slots, and venue hosting options for members.

Quantifiable outcome

• Voted top community organization in Ottawa (2024 Community Votes Ottawa)
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Stittsville Food BankcoreOthers · 28 February 2026The SBA organized the Battle of Stittsville Euchre Tournament raising $2,300 for the Stittsville Food Bank, supporting the local community.
• Keewatin Real Estate GroupminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 28 February 2026Sponsor of the Battle of Stittsville Euchre Tournament fundraiser for the Stittsville Food Bank.
• Tailored Home ImprovementsminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 28 February 2026Sponsor of the Euchre Tournament and past sponsor of the 2024 AGM at Napoli's Café.
• Stittsville District Lions ClubminorOthers · 28 February 2026Co-sponsored the Battle of Stittsville Euchre Tournament; SBA collaborates with various service clubs in the community.
• Royal Oak StittsvilleminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 28 February 2026Host venue for the Battle of Stittsville Euchre Tournament.
• Sacred Heart High SchoolminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with volunteer students from Sacred Heart High School who contribute to the SBA's marketing team while gaining real-world experience.
• Capital ServicescoreGTM or Marketing PartnerLocal business sponsor of the inaugural After 5 Exchange networking event. Provided funding for appetizers, door prizes, and networking bingo prizes.
• Brew RevolutioncoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerHosted the inaugural After 5 Exchange networking event. Venue partner for SBA networking events with partnership on Battle of the Beers initiative.
• Rona+ KanatacoreGTM or Marketing PartnerHost venue for the 2026 Annual General Meeting. Supports SBA events and initiatives.
• Ottawa Board of TradecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe SBA lends its voice to the broader business community through the Ottawa Board of Trade, participating in advocacy efforts.
• Invest OttawaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerReferenced as a resource for local businesses with programs, resources, and services for entrepreneurship and innovation.
• Stittsville CentralcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerLocal community news partner that publishes articles about SBA events and activities, providing earned media coverage.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Ottawa Board of Trade: City-wide business membership and advocacy organization serving the broader Ottawa business community. Directly comparable as a membership-based business association in the same geographic region, but at a significantly larger scope and scale than the SBA.
• Invest Ottawa: Regional economic development agency supporting Ottawa entrepreneurs and businesses with programs, resources, and services. Comparable as an ecosystem partner for Ottawa SMBs, but funded publicly and serving a much broader mandate than the SBA.
• Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB): National non-profit association advocating for and providing services to small and medium-sized businesses across Canada. Comparable as a small-business membership and advocacy organization but operating at national scale with paid staff and formal policy engagement.

Direct peers

• Orléans Chamber of Commerce: Local business association serving the Orléans community in east Ottawa. Closely comparable in model and scale to the SBA — suburban Ottawa community association focused on networking events, directory listings, and member services for SMBs.
• Barrhaven Business Association: Suburban Ottawa business association serving businesses in the Barrhaven community. Directly comparable as a hyper-local volunteer-run membership association serving SMBs in a specific Ottawa ward, with a similar mix of networking events and directory listings.
• Greater Nepean Chamber of Commerce: Chamber of commerce serving the greater Nepean area of Ottawa, which encompasses Stittsville. Directly comparable as a local chamber-style membership organization providing networking, advocacy, and member services for SMBs in the same geographic region.
• Kanata-Hazeldean Area Business Association: Local business association serving the Kanata area in west Ottawa. Closely comparable to the SBA in model (volunteer-led, membership-based, event-driven) and serving a neighboring suburban Ottawa community with a similar demographic profile.

Regional players

• Toronto Region Board of Trade: Major metropolitan business association serving the Toronto region. Comparable as a membership-based business advocacy and networking organization but operating in a different Canadian metropolitan market and at significantly larger scale.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/Stittsville-Business-Association-196584444441685/?ref=bookmarks
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/stittsville-business-association
• Instagraminstagram.com/17841407807779239

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles11 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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