WELCOME TO THE MULTICULTURAL WEST END!
Thought you knew the West End? With recent expansions to the University of Winnipeg west campus, renovations to historic Central Park, the completion of the International Village Gateway Feature and new businesses and residents moving into the area, the West End is undergoing some exciting changes. Encompassing the diverse neighbourhoods of Central Park, Spence, Daniel McIntyre, St. Matthews, Sargent Park and Minto, the 1,000+ businesses and 35,000 residents are proud to call the West End home. If you want unique shopping, a world of culture and ethnic dining, world-class recreational and educational institutions, or you are looking for a great place to set up a business or buy a home, the West End is where you want to be!
Winnipeg's West End - All We Need is You!
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MY COMMUNITY: Student Essay a Project of Love - January 16
This essay was submitted by a West End resident/student at Sister Macnamara School as part of a writing contest at the school. Her enthusiasm for the community she lives in is contagious:
"I Love my community because I Live Close to my friend's and family is because I go visit my grandma to knit, bake bannock and play cards. I Love to go in the community graden in summer and winter because I like to build snowman in the winter and gradening in the summer. Also I Love to go to my neighborhood stores to eat. When I walk down Sargent I run into people and Say "hi" even the people I don't know. I like going to the thrift store on young St and Seeing the cat armani and giving him treats. The parks are fun to, Central park is the most fun because of the water park. There are a few favourit restaurants that I Like to go to the vietman one on blamoral and buger plus and Soap Opera. It is really nice to go for walks in the evening in the summer right through fall. Halloween is really fun we go from balmoral All the way to sherbrook. I like how I feel Safe with the cadet's, police and west end biz patrols. When i go to the mall I like to check out the sales. I like when we have Street party's, all the people on the street's come and we get togethere to come and see Who lives on the street. I really like where I go to school, all the teacher's are all nice."
INTRODUCTIONS: 2012 BIZ Management Board- January 9
Jeremy Epp - Independent Jewellers
Stacey Erlendson - Federated Insurance
Wayne Gelfant - McNaught Automotive
Gerry Harms - Winnipeg Building & Decorating
George Ingram - Ingram Consulting
Melanie Matheson (Vice-Chair) - Rolling Rhino Communications
Gord Partridge - Spectrum Health Centre
Dieter Scheffer - Frank Motors
Gary Stevenson - Norampac Winnipeg
Shane Storie (Chair) - SRS Signs & Service
John Unger (Secretary) - John's The Hair Designers
Rennie Zegalski (Treasurer) - CB Richard Ellis
The board is excited to serve the West End BIZ' members over the coming year, with exceptional programming and innovative projects that show off the West End at its best.
CHRISTMAS EVE FEAST: Meaningful Community Meal - January 3
The sixth annual Christmas Eve Feast took place on the afternoon of December 24. Hosted by the Sons of Italy, Sorrento's on Ellice, West End BIZ and X-Cues Billiards & Cafe, the event saw community members and recent immigrants to the city, who have settled in the West End, attend the meal at X-Cues. The festive event featured traditional and Italian dishes, live music, a visit with Santa and Mrs Claus, as well as treats for everyone present.
Many businesses, other sponsors and volunteers generously contributed to the event with their donations of time, money and goods. The success of the event would not have been possible without their contributions. We gratefully acknowledge them!
WEST END STARS: BIZ Distributes Awards - November 16
The West End BIZ held its Annual General Meeting on November 15 at UWinnipeg’s Richardson College for the Environment. As part of the presentation, a number of awards were presented to deserving West End businesses and partners.
A 'Community Star Award' was presented to The University of Winnipeg for their passion and commitment to the West End community and support of BIZ initiatives.
A 'Lifetime Star Award' was presented to Independent Jewellers for outstanding commitment to the area, community support and becoming a Winnipeg icon. In business for over 75 years, they are known for service, quality and knowledge.
The 'Rising Star Award' went to Awesome Co., one of Manitoba’s fastest growing companies. Their unique designs and creative marketing ideas have them just about everywhere.
Congratulations to the Award Recipients!
And special thanks to Diversity Foods and UWinnipeg's events dept for their contributions to making the AGM a great one. And to Mordens' of Winnipeg for their donation of the door prizes. Press Release
For those who weren't able to attend this year's AGM, feel free to review our Annual Report
