Committees
The BIZ has three very active volunteer committees who work to improve the West End in the areas of Communications, Safety and Street Enhancement. These committees are comprised of board members and local business owners. At their meetings they develop and review programs, set agendas, oversee grant applications and perform other related duties.
Communications Committee
The Communications Committee focuses on member communication, advocacy and promotion of the West End area and its member businesses. The committee meets seven times per year.
Members
Melanie Matheson, Chair - Rolling Rhino Communications
Stacey Erlendson - Federated Insurance
Gord Partridge - Spectrum Health Centre
Diane Poulin - University of Winnipeg
Shane Storie - SRS Signs & Service
Safety Committee
The Safety Committee's role is to address safety concerns through advocacy and programming. The committee meets six times per year.
Members
John Unger, Chair - John's The Hair Designers
Charles Allsop - Winnipeg Police Service
Jeremy Epp - Independent Jewellers
Brian Gagnon - First Glance Print
Kevin Gamble - Manitoba Housing
Dodie Graham - Daniel McIntyre/St Matthews Community Association
Marty Granger - University of Winnipeg
Wade Parke - Central Neighbourhood Development Corporation
Lance Rosolowich - Pet Traders
Cortney Sinclair - Spence Neighbourhood Association
Gary Stevenson - Norampac Winnipeg
Brian Timmerman - Exchange District BIZ
Street Enhancement Committee
The Street Enhancement Committee focuses on projects that enhance the appearance of the BIZ environment. The committee meets seven times per year.
Members
George Ingram, Chair - Ingram Consulting
James Houldsworth - City of Winnipeg, Public Works
Melanie Matheson - Rolling Rhino Communications
Bob Okabe - City of Winnipeg, Public Works
Martin Pasieczka - City of Winnipeg, Planning Property & Development
Colin Stewart - Winnipeg Parking Authority
Tripper Stollery - Pet Traders
Shane Storie - SRS Signs & Service
Rennie Zegalski - CB Richard Ellis
