Our team continues to work hard to provide value to our BIZ members, and we want to ensure our efforts support your priorities for a vibrant and inclusive downtown.

If you have already completed our mid-year survey, thank you! Your input matters and helps focus our efforts and resources on the issues that matter most to you.

If you haven’t had a chance to fill it out, there is still time! The survey is quick and should take less than 10 minutes to complete. Reminder, all participants will be entered to win a $500 Downtown Winnipeg BIZ Gift Card!

TAKE THE SURVEY HERE

For questions, please contact us at info@downtownwinnipegbiz.com or (204) 958-4640.

As our downtown continues to transform, we are seeing social and economic reconciliation in action. Our team is deeply committed to doing our part as an ally and a leader, and we are proud to work with our partners – both Indigenous and non-Indigenous – to build a more vibrant and inclusive downtown for everyone.

As part of our reconciliation journey, we are seeking a Director of Indigenous Relations, Diversity and Inclusion to guide the implementation of our Indigenous Relations Strategy, build meaningful relationships and help create lasting change in our downtown.

This new and important role is a long time coming and I encourage you to share the job posting with your networks and community.

JOB POSTING HERE

This Friday, June 21 is National Indigenous Peoples Day, a day to recognize and celebrate the history, heritage, resilience and diversity of First Nations, Inuit and Métis across our country

LEARN MORE ABOUT THIS DAY

Our downtown neighbourhood, situated on Treaty 1 Territory, is buzzing with activities that showcase the diversity of First Nations, Inuit and Métis cultures in our community:

• June 18-20: Indigenous Food Sovereignty Summit 2024 – RBC Convention Centre
  
  
• June 19: Winnipeg Sea Bears community celebration game – Canada Life Centre
  
  
• June 20: 23rd Annual Keeping the Fires Burning – RBC Convention Centre
  
  
• June 21: Grippin Sage Rooftop Dance Party – WAG-Qaumajuq
  
  
• June 21: 3rd Indigenous Day - POW WOW – The Forks
  
  
• June 21: MTYP: Native Youth Theatre Celebrations and Sharing 2024 – Manitoba Theatre for Young People
  
  
• June 22: Our Summer Solstice during the Egg laying Moon and Faith – Canadian Museum for Human Rights
  
  
• June 29 and 30: Inclusive cultural activities mark National Indigenous History Month – Canadian Museum for Human Rights
  
  

There has been a lot of discussion and excitement around CentrePlan 2050, the City’s long-term plan that will guide investment and development in downtown Winnipeg for the next 30 years.

Our team is encouraged to see a plan that recognizes the importance of moving our downtown forward - a plan that focuses on people and growing the residential population, while also creating more green spaces.

Of course, I recognize with any changes there are some concerns to be considered and we will continue to work with the city to help mitigate some of those challenges for any businesses impacted.

Now, you might be asking, ‘what’s next?’.

The city has released its latest public engagement feedback and has prepared a report that will be presented to the Standing Policy Committee on Property and Development at City Hall on July 4. Our team is currently assessing this report and I look forward to sharing our recommendations to the Committee and moving this project forward.

I encourage members to take part in the upcoming public hearing process:

Committee Meeting Date: July 4, 2024
Open to: All members of the public
How to Participate:

• Submit your comments in writing.
• Register to speak at the hearing.

Due date: July 3, 2024 at 12 p.m. CDT

PUBLIC HEARING FORM

Attention Downtown BIZ members! Join us for Downtown Family Movie Nights, August 15 and 30 at Bonnycastle Park. This event is a great opportunity to engage with our diverse downtown community and promote your business—all at no cost to you!

Set up a booth to showcase your brand, tasty treats or merchandise to families and kids. Last year, over a thousand attendees gathered to enjoy this free family-friendly event.

Interested in participating? For more information, please email us at events@downtownwinnipegbiz.com

DOWNTOWN BIZ SUMMER 2024 EVENTS LINEUP

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