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DCSP: Mobile Assist and Connection Team Member (MACT24/7)
This role provides a welcoming and friendly presence to everyone downtown while performing social needs assessments, comprehensive outreach, provides advanced medical aid as required and improving the overall health, safety and wellbeing of the downtown Winnipeg community.
Downtown Ambassador Team Lead – Full Time
Reporting to the Downtown Ambassador Supervisor, the Downtown Ambassador Team Lead is responsible for the coordination of tasks for the Downtown Ambassador program, on-shift supervision and coaching/mentoring of team members.
Downtown Winnipeg BIZ Launches New #OpenwithCare Campaign
The campaign is designed to show customers that businesses are making health and safety a top priority. It’s no surprise that businesses have struggled through the pandemic. The Downtown Winnipeg BIZ hopes #OpenwithCare will encourage Winnipeggers to support local by shopping, eating and exploring downtown safely.
BIZ Job Posting: Downtown Ambassador
Downtown Ambassadors connect and provide on the street customer service and support for all downtown businesses and members of the public by answering questions, promoting Downtown Winnipeg BIZ programs and services and businesses we serve.
Downtown businesses needing support through the pandemic can apply for a $1,000 grant
Supporting our member businesses’ success is always a priority for the Downtown Winnipeg BIZ. To help in this effort, we’re giving out 50 micro-grants of $1,000 each to qualifying small and medium-sized businesses in the downtown area who have been negatively impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Manitoba Liquor and Lotteries ManyFest 2020 cancelled
The 2020 Manitoba Liquor and Lotteries ManyFest, scheduled to take place from Sept. 11-13 at Memorial Blvd. and Broadway, has been cancelled. This year’s event, put on annually by the Downtown Winnipeg BIZ, would have marked ManyFest’s 10th year. The …
Join our Board of Directors
We are currently looking for two new members to join our Board of Directors who are passionate about making a difference in our Downtown Community.
Downtown Safety Partnership to gear up this summer with support from Province
The Downtown Winnipeg BIZ’s strategic plan puts a renewed focus on making downtown more inclusive, safe and welcoming for everyone in the community. To help address this need, the Manitoba government is investing $5 million in a community partnership focused …
BIZ Job Posting: Coordinator, Marketing and Communications
Reporting to the Director, Marketing, Engagement and Communications, the Marketing and Communications Coordinator is responsible for creating and executing a broad range of strategic marketing and communication initiatives. This position is primarily responsible for internal and external communications, media relations, and marketing campaigns.
BIPOC-owned Businesses in Downtown Winnipeg
Eat & Drink 99 Cent Pizza Affinity Vegetarian Garden – 208 Edmonton St. Atiga Restaurant – 329 William Ave. Banh Mi King – 510 Portage Ave. Bay Leaf Bistro – 333 Hargrave St. Bento Sushi – Unit 153 – 393 …
