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Updates on Your Downtown Businesses
The Downtown Winnipeg BIZ is encouraging Winnipeggers to support local downtown businesses, even if they are unable to visit in person. Many businesses are taking extra steps to ensure their spaces are clean and safe for customers, are offering alternative …
Updates for BIZ Members
The Downtown Winnipeg BIZ is here to support members. We’ll be providing updates here and in the MEMO enewsletter regarding programs and supports for businesses as they develop.
WEBINAR RECORDING: Business Continuity and Crisis Recovery
As part of our ongoing support during the pandemic, the Downtown Winnipeg BIZ is offering a free live business continuity and crisis recovery webinar this coming Monday, March 30 from 9:45 a.m to 10:45 a.m.
Think Local, Buy Local and Support Downtown Businesses
MEDIA RELEASE March 16, 2020FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE THINK LOCAL, BUY LOCAL AND SUPPORT DOWNTOWN BUSINESSES The Downtown Winnipeg BIZ is encouraging Winnipeggers to support local downtown businesses as the COVID-19 pandemic evolves. “Many downtown stores and restaurants are independent or …
BIZ Job Posting: Director of Marketing, Engagement and Communications
We are seeking a strategic thinker who is passionate about people and Downtown Winnipeg, a leader who is a strong collaborator, innovative problem solver and a data driven decision maker.
Host It Applications Are Open!
The Downtown Winnipeg BIZ Host It event funding has given out grants of $500 to $25,000 to support the creation, expansion or relocation of events in downtown Winnipeg! We love to see creativity in events that bring people to the …
Winner of the Chinatown Banner Competition Announced!
The 2020 winner of the annual Chinatown Banner competition was announced on January 26 at the Chinese New Year Banquet, located at Kum Koon Garden. Glee Bang, a graphic design student at the Manitoba Institute of Trades and Technology (MITT), …
BIZ Job Posting: Downtown Watch Ambassador
Downtown Watch Ambassadors are responsible for promoting a safer and friendlier downtown by helping with directions and promoting events and attractions downtown. They also help monitor streets, sidewalks and the skywalk systems, and serve as extra “eyes and ears” to assist the Winnipeg Police Service, Emergency Medical System, Outreach services and the community.
2020 Year of the Rat Banner Competition Call to Creators
The Downtown Winnipeg BIZ, in conjunction with the Winnipeg Chinese Cultural and Community Centre (WCCCC), is conducting a design competition for Chinatown Banners
Downtown Winnipeg BIZ Unveils New Look, Priorities for a Vibrant, Safe and Inclusive Downtown
The Downtown Winnipeg BIZ today celebrated its 30th birthday while rolling out a new look and strategic direction to support an active, thriving and safe downtown where everyone feel welcome.