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Member Survey on reconciliation
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As an organization, we regularly engage with Indigenous communities and individuals as part of our events, through our work in the public realm, our advocacy efforts and more. While we know these actions are important, we also know there’s more we can do to move reconciliation forward in our downtown.
Downtown Winnipeg BIZ is working with an Indigenous consultant to create an organization-wide strategy which will shape the next steps in our reconciliation journey, both through our internal and external practices. Your input will play a crucial role in informing the strategy.
Please take 10-20 minutes to fill out our survey, and you will have a chance to win a $500 Downtown Winnipeg BIZ Gift Card!
TAKE THE SURVEY
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Mayor sets the stage for our new Downtown Speaker Series
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What an incredible morning it was at our first Downtown Speaker Series featuring Mayor Scott Gillingham. With over 60 Downtown BIZ members gathered at East India Company, we dove into the City’s plans to improve downtown safety and gave the business community an opportunity to connect and explore solutions together.
At the event, Mayor Scott Gillingham shared the City’s plans to make downtown safer, including:
- funding for 24/7 safe spaces
- adding 24 peace officers to Winnipeg Transit buses by end of 2023
- two dozen Winnipeg police officers on foot patrols downtown
- revisiting the City’s Building Exterior Lighting Grant program
- working collaboratively with partners in the social services sector and other levels of government.
A heartfelt thank you to all who joined us. We can't wait until our next Speaker Series session in the new year. Stay tuned for our speaker reveal and exciting updates!
READ MORE ABOUT THE EVENT IN THE NEWS
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Downtown BIZ summer by the numbers
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Summer’s been a whirlwind of activity here at Downtown Winnipeg BIZ. Our team made the most of the summer season and wanted to share the results of our efforts. (data from May 1 to August 31, 2023).
Events – our events drew folks from near and far, turning downtown into the place to be.
- Farmers’ Market
- 6,155 visitors at the indoor Cityplace market (May).
- 20,457 visitors at the outdoor Manitoba Hydro Place market (May-Aug).
- 3,357 visitors at the True North Square Shop & Sip market (July & Aug).
- 1043 Concert Series spectators for weekly lunch-time performances.
- 1057 people over two Downtown Family Movie Night events.
Our Downtown BIZ led events had a whopping 32,069 attendees, which is enough to fill Canada Life Centre twice! Events supported through the Host It Downtown grant attracted thousands more people to help drive economic activity downtown.
Enviro Team – the unsung heroes of cleanliness downtown! They were out on the streets all summer long to keep our neighbourhood sparkling.
- 4,179 graffiti tags removed.
- 2,485 transit shacks cleaned.
- 883 garbage bags collected.
- 14,242 pails of litter picked.
- 866 needles removed.
Streetscape Team – a dedicated team of four seasonal staff worked from May to August to make downtown more attractive by planting flowers, weeding and removing litter from public spaces.
- 90 hanging baskets installed.
- 134 ground flower planters planted.
- Approximately 4640 flowers planted over 30 locations.
- 19 bike racks installed.
Ambassadors – wearing their iconic orange outfits, our Ambassadors are a visible presence and offer on-the-street support and assistance to downtown businesses and the public.
- 802 business check-ins.
- 140 courtesy walks provided.
It has been a season to remember, and now we’re excited to kickstart our Fall and Winter planning! Stay tuned for more excitement coming your way.
WHAT WE DO
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A new skywalk and construction notice
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A new skywalk portion is being installed to connect True North Square to the brand-new Wawanesa headquarters.
The construction means southbound lanes of Carlton St., between Graham Ave. and St. Mary Ave. are closed until December 1 to accommodate. Pedestrian access will be maintained around the site.
With our extended indoor skywalk network, our community will enjoy smoother connections and make it a breeze to explore downtown spots and support our businesses!
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Spotlighting downtown’s difference-makers
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Missed the deadline? You are in luck! Nominations for the Mayor’s Business Improvement Zone Awards have been extended to September 30!
If you know an organization that has truly made a difference in the community, they could be recognized in categories such as:
- Community program
- Beautification and streetscape enhancements
- Special events
- Marketing, promotion, and safety initiatives
Submit your nominations to info@downtownwinnipegbiz.com.
DOWNLOAD NOMINATION FORM
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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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