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BIZ Job Posting: Supervisor, Downtown Watch
Under direction from the Director of Safety & Outreach, and reporting directly to the Supervisor of Safety & Outreach, the Watch Supervisor will provide operational guidance, leadership, and administrative to the Watch ambassadors and volunteers. Working alongside the ambassadors, the Watch Supervisor is responsible for the daily supervision and coordination of tasks for the Watch Ambassador program and Downtown Security Network.
Three New Pop-Up Parks in Downtown Winnipeg
The Downtown Winnipeg BIZ is excited to announce the launch of the 2019 downtown Winnipeg Pop-Up Parks. This year the Parks will be located at three separate downtown businesses and will once again be open to the public. You can …
The Downtown Winnipeg Farmers’ Market is heading outside!
The Downtown Winnipeg Farmers’ Market is heading outside for the summer starting June 6 at Manitoba Hydro Place Plaza! The Market is free to attend and will be held every Thursday from June – September from 10:00 am – 2:30 …
Annual Indigenous Gardens Returns for Fifth Year
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE MEDIA RELEASE June 4, 2019 ANNUAL INDIGENOUS GARDENS RETURNS FOR FIFTH YEAR IN DOWNTOWN WINNIPEG Winnipeg, MB – The fifth annual Indigenous Gardens, an initiative launched by the Downtown Winnipeg BIZ’s Indigenous Peoples’ Advisory Committee and Placemaking …
Pedal in the Peg is back with a new downtown location to rent bikes!
Pedal in the Peg is back with a new downtown location to rent bikes! Head over to your next meeting, ride with your friends or explore downtown Winnipeg with one of these hip cruisers! The program wouldn’t be possible without …
BIZ Job Posting: Enviro Team Crew Supervisor
Under direction from the Manager of Maintenance, Cleanliness & Placemaking, the Crew Supervisor will provide guidance, administrative support and leadership to all Enviro staff to contribute to a clean and vibrant downtown. Working alongside the Enviro Team members, the Crew Supervisor is responsible for the daily supervision and coordination of tasks for the Enviro Team.
Local Businesses and Downtown Community Members Come Together for 14th Annual Earth Day Cleanup
On Monday, April 29 local businesses and downtown community members came together for the 14th annual Downtown Earth Day Cleanup. The annual event is part of Downtown Winnipeg BIZ’s overall efforts to clean the downtown area and is a great …
Chinatown Year of the Pig Banner
Read on to see the winning design and learn more about the annual banner competition.
The Year of the Pig Chinatown Banner Competition is Open
Submit your designs for the Chinatown Banner Competition!
Thousands of People Gather at Portage & Main to Create an Experience Worthy of an International Award
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE MEDIA RELEASE October 19, 2018 Thousands of People Gather at Portage & Main to Create an Experience Worthy of an International Award Winnipeg, MB – When 3,600 Winnipeggers connect at the iconic intersection of Portage and Main …