Our team continues to work hard to provide value to our BIZ members and as we reach the midway mark of the year, we want to ensure our efforts support your priorities for a vibrant and inclusive downtown.

Your feedback is important as we continue to execute our strategic plan and work together to move our downtown forward and drive economic activity.

Your input matters and helps focus our efforts and resources on the issues that matter most to you.

Our mid-year survey is quick and should take less than 10 minutes to complete.

Take the survey and be entered to win a $500 Downtown Winnipeg BIZ Gift Card!

Deadline to provide input: Wednesday, June 19.

If you have any questions or need assistance, please contact us at info@downtownwinnipegbiz.com or (204) 958-4640.

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We’re excited to release our 2024 summer programming, celebrating the sounds, sights and tastes of the season! We’re bringing back five signature events, including your favourites and some exciting new additions. From music to movies, to food and four-legged furry friends, our summer lineup of events offers something for everyone to enjoy.

1. Downtown Sounds Concert Series: FREE live performances every Tuesday from June 4 to August 27, 12 p.m. to 1 p.m. This year’s series will feature a wider range of artists from diverse genres.
   
   
2. Downtown Winnipeg Summer Farmers’ Market - Thursdays from June 13 to September 12, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Manitoba Hydro Place. NEW this year, we’ve expanded the footprint of the market both indoors and outdoors to include even more vendors and a variety of offerings.
   
   
3. Downtown Family Movie Nights – FREE family-friendly movie nights at Bonnycastle Park on August 15 and 30, with fun pre-show programming and a variety of local food options. Stay tuned, movie titles will be announced in July.
   
   
4. Dog Days of Summer market at True North Square - July 11 and August 8 shop from curated local vendors offering a variety of goodies for your four-legged friends and adorable adoptable guests from the Winnipeg Humane Society and local animal rescues.
   
   
5. Chinatown & Dim Sum Tour (May to October) – led by local Dim Sum aficionado Carter Chen, participants experience the customs of dim sum and explore Winnipeg’s historic Chinatown neighbourhood in this 2-hour tour. Tickets go on sale (and sell out fast!) on the first of each month at 10 a.m. CDT.

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Every year, Storefront Manitoba’s Table for 1200 brings together architecture, design, and culinary arts to create a unique 'pop-up' outdoor dining experience with the goal to raise awareness about the value of architecture, design, and urbanism. There’s always anticipation and excitement around the secret location, and we were thrilled that an iconic downtown street – Broadway – was chosen as the site of this year’s 10th anniversary event!

Joined by members of our Board and Senior Management Team and staff, we had the opportunity to discuss the importance of urban design and creating unique, accessible and inclusive places for people.

While it was a chilly night, there was a great sense of warmth and community! Special thanks to Mayor Scott Gillingham for snapping the above photo of our BIZ team.

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I always get fired up when I hear decision-makers speak strongly about the importance of our downtown and its impact on the growth and success of our city and province.

Two weeks ago I attended Economic Development Winnipeg’s AGM where EDW’s President & CEO, Ryan Kuffner hosted a fireside chat with Premier Wab Kinew and Mayor Scott Gillingham. Their discussion focused on the future of economic development in Winnipeg, stressing collaboration is key to that success.

Both Premier Kinew and Mayor Gillingham were asked how government, the private sector and non-profits can work together to strengthen and revitalize our downtown, and what success looks like for them. Their answers were powerful and encouraging, and I look forward to continuing to work with our partners to build on that momentum and pride in our downtown neighborhood.

I encourage you to watch the video and I want to thank EDW for inviting our team to attend their AGM. Congratulations on your success in 2023, and here’s to working together in 2024 and beyond to build a strong future for Winnipeg.

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Pride Winnipeg celebrated its largest Pride Parade in history, with 10,000 people marching through downtown in solidarity! Our BIZ team had a blast participating in the Parade, showcasing our commitment to building strong relationships with the 2SLGBTQ+ community, being an ally and promoting a vibrant and inclusive downtown.

Thank you to all our downtown businesses and organizations that helped create a safe and welcoming space for everyone throughout the 2024 Pride Winnipeg Festival. Let’s carry this spirit of inclusivity beyond Pride Week and into our everyday lives. Together, we can ensure downtown remains a place where everyone feels welcome, safe and celebrated.

As always, please don't hesitate to reach out with any questions:
204-958-4640
info@downtownwinnipegbiz.com

Thank you,

Kate Fenske, CEO
Downtown Winnipeg BIZ