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MEMOs

Recent MEMO e-newsletters for Downtown Winnipeg BIZ members

If you are a downtown Winnipeg business owner who would like to receive the MEMO, please email info@downtownwinnipegbiz.com.

May 16, 2022 – We’re advocating for workers to return to downtown
April 22, 2022 – Exciting news for downtown and The Bay building
April 18, 2022 – Downtown Counts: monthly snapshot of downtown activity
March 21, 2022 – Downtown Winnipeg BIZ Gift Cards are back!
March 15, 2022 – Return to downtown – what’s happening this spring
February 23, 2022 – Update on truck blockade; Digital Manitoba applications open
February 11, 2022 – Province moves toward removing restrictions
February 3, 2022 – Public health orders relaxing; extended support for businesses
January 28, 2022 – Public health orders extended for one more week
January 26, 2022 – What you can expect from the Downtown BIZ in 2022
January 7, 2022 – Sector Support Program now open & other supports for businesses
December 27, 2021 – New public health orders take effect Tuesday
December 22, 2021 – Provincial and federal business supports announced today
December 20, 2021 – New public health orders & last chance to have your say
December 17, 2021 – First-ever downtown Winnipeg gift cards launch today!
December 7, 2021 – New grant, a giveaway for completing our year-end survey & more
November 10, 2021 – Only two days left to get complimentary Moose tickets
November 4, 2021 – Exclusive hockey and concert ticket offers; November events
October 27, 2021 – Complimentary Moose tickets available- let’s light up downtown!
October 15, 2021 – Expect more people heading downtown soon: learn more inside
September 29, 2021 – Downtown gift cards coming soon & save the date for our AGM
September 21, 2021 – Apply today for the Downtown Winnipeg BIZ Connect Grant!
September 3, 2021 – Additional public health orders announced Thursday
August 27, 2021 – Masks required indoors Aug. 28; other changes for next week
August 3, 2021 – Changes to public health orders effective August 7
July 21, 2021 – New report shows how hard COVID-19 has hit downtown
July 14, 2021 – Changes to public health orders effective July 17
June 25, 2021 – New financial support for Manitoba businesses
June 23, 2021 – Changes to public health orders effective June 26
June 10, 2021 – Province announces re-opening plan
May 28, 2021 – APPLY NOW for the City’s latest grant
May 11, 2021 – APPLY NOW for a micro-grant
May 10, 2021 – NEW supports for businesses
May 7, 2021 – EFFECTIVE SUNDAY: strict new restrictions and closures

April 22, 2021 – The provincial & federal budgets: what they mean for you
April 19, 2021 – New public health orders effective April 21
April 9, 2021 – Public health orders extended; new funding for Arts & Culture
March 23, 2021 – Pandemic response level remains at ‘critical’
March 18, 2021 – Province is seeking feedback to move to Code Orange
March 17, 2021 – New support for hospitality industry
March 12, 2021 – Heads up on what’s changing downtown
March 5, 2021 – Federal supports extended, apply now for a temporary patio
March 9, 2021 – New public health orders effective Friday & MB Bridge Grant update
February 26, 2021 – Downtown Recovery Strategy is moving forward
February 24, 2021 – Last chance to take the survey and enter the draw!
February 17, 2021 – What can we do for you? Take the 2021 member survey and enter the draw
February 5, 2021 – Province seeks feedback on public health orders coming into effect Feb. 13
January 21, 2021 – New public health orders for Saturday, January 23
January 20, 2021 – Slight easing of restrictions possible by this weekend
January 15, 2021 – Have your say on easing restrictions, Bridge Grant update
December 23, 2020 – One more grant: apply soon!
December 23, 2020 – Is 2020 over yet? (…and new supports available to Manitoba businesses)
December 18, 2020 – Apply for our new grant!
December 9, 2020 – Province extends public health orders, expands Manitoba Bridge Grant
November 27, 2020 – AGM highlights and City announces more support for businesses
November 23, 2020 – Applications are now open for Canada rent relief program
November 19, 2020 – Province restricts non-essential items for people shopping in-person
November 17, 2020 – Apply now for the Manitoba Bridge Grant and next COVID-19 survey
November 10, 2020 – Tightened restrictions and a new grant announced by Province
October 30, 2020 – Province announces move to Critical (red) level
October 29, 2020 – Safety and Outreach team DCSP CONNECT hits the streets with a new look
October 16, 2020 – Province announces new restrictions plus survey #5 results
October 15, 2020 – Save the date for our virtual AGM!
October 9, 2020 – Federal government announces new rent relief program
October 6, 2020 – New provincial health order effective Wednesday, new federal funding, and an offer for members
September 28, 2020 – DCSP updates (Downtown Community Safety Partnership)
September 25, 2020 – Province makes masks mandatory in all public spaces
September 18, 2020 – Deadline TODAY: We want to hear how you’re doing!
September 14, 2020 – Six months in – what do you need most? Take the next COVID-19 survey
September 4, 2020 – Advocacy through the pandemic and government support for BIZ members
August 27, 2020 – DCSP update: Improving health and safety in our downtown
August 25, 2020 – Show customers that your business is #OpenwithCare
August 13, 2020 – We’re offering micro-grants to help with pandemic recovery
August 7, 2020 –Update your info for the new BIZ website!
July 25, 2020 – City council commits to investing in downtown and Phase 4 reopening
July 20, 2020 – Survey results, next steps, new wage subsidy information & more
July 14, 2020 – Reminder to take the COVID-19 survey by 4pm
July 9, 2020 – Downtown is OPEN: please take next COVID-19 survey
July 2, 2020 – Reduced Parking Rates, Modified Pop-Up Parks & More
June 26, 2020 – Safe downtown = Vibrant downtown. Mass investment to make this happen
June 18, 2020 – June 21 Phase Three details and excitement for our downtown
June 12, 2020 – Phase three reopening tentatively planned for June 21
June 9, 2020 – Extended deadline to take the COVID-19 survey
June 4, 2020 – The Road to Recovery: please take next COVID-19 survey
May 28, 2020 – Province announces details for phase two of the provincial reopen
May 20, 2020 – Your opportunity to provide feedback on the Province’s phase two reopen plan
May 8, 2020 – COVID-19 Survey #2
May 4, 2020 – Province of Manitoba Restoring Safe Services Plan and Physical Distancing Signage
April 29, 2020 – Restoring services outlined in three phases with phase one beginning May 4
April 23, 2020 – COVID-19 survey results reveal financial support and advocacy are top needs
April 16, 2020 – COVID-19 survey for Downtown Winnipeg BIZ members and other updates
April 14, 2020 – Public Health Orders extended to April 28
April 9, 2020 – ‘Operation Safe Apart’ Enforcement Strategy Effective Immediately
April 3, 2020 – Additional Supports for Businesses Announced and Skywalk Closure
March 31, 2020 – Clarification on the provincial government’s Public Health Act
March 30, 2020 – Province Orders the Closure of all Non-Critical Businesses
March 26, 2020 –Free Webinar: Business Continuity and Crisis Recovery
March 23, 2020 –Province of Manitoba Updates and Safety Tips for closed businesses
March 20, 2020 – Province of Manitoba Declares State of Emergency
March 18, 2020 –Federal government announcement of $82 billion in economic measures
March 17, 2020–COVID-19 information and Business Credit Availability Program