MEMOs
Recent MEMO e-newsletters for Downtown Winnipeg BIZ members
If you are a downtown Winnipeg business who would like to receive the MEMO, please email info@downtownwinnipegbiz.com.
- January 21, 2021 – New public health orders for Saturday, January 23
- 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