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LAST CALL: register for Speaker Series
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Registration for Downtown Speaker Series with Assembly of Manitoba Chiefs Grand Chief Cathy Merrick closes in just 24 hours – Thursday, March 28!
JOIN IN ON THE CONVERSATION
Event details
Date: Thursday, April 4
Time: 10 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. Doors open at 9:45 a.m.
Location: Alt Hotel (310 Donald Street), 8th floor, Violet-Fuchsia room
Join us for a meaningful conversation about economic and social reconciliation in downtown Winnipeg.
Questions for the Grand Chief will be accepted until registration closes at 11:59 p.m. CST. For further information, please email events@downtownwinnipegbiz.com.
REGISTER NOW
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Update on advocacy for downtown at City Hall
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Portage and Main
City Council has voted to open Portage and Main for pedestrian crossing starting July 1, 2025. This marks a significant step forward for our downtown community, as more street level activity increases vibrancy and safety downtown.
Our hope is that the city-owned portion of the concourse that connects the underground and skywalk system remains open. Council decided the City will further study decommissioning its portion of the concourse which include looking at next steps, the costs and traffic impacts. The City has also committed to consultation with tenants, property owners and other downtown stakeholders. We recognize closing any portion of the concourse would have a significant impact on Downtown BIZ members in the area. We are here to support businesses and work with the City to find the best solutions and mitigate and negative impacts.
CentreVenture
Council has passed a new mandate for CentreVenture, Winnipeg’s downtown development agency. CentreVenture will be tasked with helping the City, private developers, and nonprofit groups achieve downtown residential housing goals. The organization will also focus on redevelopment plans of the Graham Avenue corridor, a key project outlined in CentrePlan 2050 which is expected to go through Council by the summer.
By working together, we’re one step closer to creating a downtown full of people that drives economic activity.
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Hop on over with your team to the Farmers’ Market
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Stop by Thursday’s Downtown Winnipeg Farmers’ Market at Cityplace this week for great artisans and enjoy an Easter egg hunt.
The first 40 folks to photograph all six egg stickers located throughout the market will have a chance to win one of four fantastic prizes:
- Photo session at the Apple Box Photo Booth
- 2-minute caricature/cartoon drawing session
- Downtown Winnipeg BIZ Gift Card
- Cityplace Gift Card
Location:
Cityplace Winnipeg (333 St. Mary Avenue)
Date:
Thursday, March 28
Time:
10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Visit our Downtown Winnipeg BIZ Ambassadors wearing bright orange at their kiosk to learn more. See you there!
LEARN MORE ABOUT THE MARKET
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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
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