The Wellington West Business Improvement Area (WWBIA), home to Hintonburg and Wellington Village exists to support and strengthen the local business community and to help create the conditions for businesses to thrive., , WWBIA represents over 500 businesses and commercial property owners. Formed in 2008 by local business people to explore opportunities to collaborate and work to promote the importance of supporting local commercial activity., , WWBIA was designated a Business Improvement Area by Ottawa City Council under Bylaw 2008-40 in accordance with section 204 of the Municipal Act on Feb 19, 2008., , WWBIA is run by a 12-member volunteer Board of Management.