{"id":3170,"date":"2020-08-25T13:31:00","date_gmt":"2020-08-25T18:31:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/downtownwinnipegbiz.com\/?p=3170"},"modified":"2020-10-16T16:11:54","modified_gmt":"2020-10-16T21:11:54","slug":"campaign-helps-downtown-businesses-build-trust-with-customers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/downtownwinnipegbiz.com\/campaign-helps-downtown-businesses-build-trust-with-customers\/","title":{"rendered":"Campaign helps downtown businesses build trust with customers"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong>August 25, 2020, Winnipeg, MB<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 The Downtown Winnipeg BIZ is showing the public that downtown is\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/downtownwinnipegbiz.com\/our-downtown-is-openwithcare\/\">#OpenwithCare<\/a>\u00a0by providing businesses with PPE and materials to demonstrate their commitment to safety.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The #OpenwithCare toolkit includes:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Disposable masks that can be given to customers free-of-charge<\/li><li>Refillable hand sanitizer<\/li><li>Door decals outlining provincial health guidelines<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Downtown businesses can also take the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/forms.gle\/1GVwPmNmeAJELeicA\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">#OpenwithCare pledge\u00a0online<\/a>. Those who take the pledge will be listed on\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/downtownwinnipegbiz.com\/our-downtown-is-openwithcare\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Downtown Winnipeg BIZ\u2019s website<\/a>\u00a0and featured on social media.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cWe heard through our COVID-19 surveys that the safety of customers and staff are downtown businesses\u2019 top concern,\u201d says Kate Fenske, CEO of Downtown Winnipeg BIZ. \u201cThe Open with Care campaign and materials are there to help our member businesses demonstrate their commitment to operating safely.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The campaign is designed to show customers that businesses are making health and safety a top priority. It\u2019s 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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cWe know Winnipeggers are making decisions about where they\u2019re going to shop, eat, and seek essential services based on where they feel safe,\u201d says Benjamin Gillies, one of the owners of Fools &amp; Horses Coffee Co. \u201cThis Downtown Winnipeg BIZ campaign let\u2019s folks know that we\u2019re open, and taking all precautions to keep them safe. It builds trust.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The public can also do their part to keep downtown #OpenwithCare by practicing physical distancing and washing or sanitizing their hands often, and staying home if they feel sick.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Downtown Winnipeg BIZ has contributed to pandemic-related assistance to businesses in the zone by:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Offering a $1,000 micro-grant program to small businesses negatively impacted by COVID-19<\/li><li>Providing designated curbside pickup locations<\/li><li>Working with the city to provide one-hour free parking downtown<\/li><li>Enhancing cleaning measures for high-traffic areas like bus shelters<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">-30-<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Pamela Hardman, Director of Marketing, Engagement and Communications<br>Cell: 204-806-2506, Email:&nbsp;<a href=\"mailto:pamela@downtownwinnipegbiz.com\">pamela@downtownwinnipegbiz.com<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>August 25, 2020, Winnipeg, MB\u00a0\u2013 The Downtown Winnipeg BIZ is showing the public that downtown is\u00a0#OpenwithCare\u00a0by providing businesses with PPE and materials to demonstrate their commitment to safety. 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