Winter graffiti removal
This is the time of year that temperatures are below freezing more than they're above. That means there are some slight changes to how we do graffiti removal. But have no fear, all graffiti can be removed throughout the winter. The changes all depend on the surface...
IDA conference coming to Winnipeg
One of the biggest events for BIZs/BIDs/BIAs in North America is taking place in Winnipeg in 2017: The 63rd Annual International Downtown Association Conference. The International Downtown Association (IDA) conference attracts business district managers, executive...
First mural unveiling of the season: A Women’s Parliament
This week we had our first mural unveiling of the summer. The mural celebrates 100 years since the vote was first extended to some women in Manitoba in 1916. The mural portrays a scene from the play “The Women’s Parliament,” a performance put on by Manitoba...
Newest West End Mural Remembers Suffragist History
'Never explain, never retract, never apologize. Just get the thing done and let them howl.' -Nellie McClung, 1915 For Immediate Release – Monday July 25th, 2016 Winnipeg, MB – On Tuesday July 26th, at 10:30 AM the West End’s BIZ will be unveiling the latest addition...
New condo development coming to former ‘Pal’ site
Want to live in a community where all the amenities are just a short jaunt from your front door? The West End has it all and with our growing condo market, it’s easier than ever to buy a home that’s the right size for you. The latest development coming to the West End...
Any way you slice it, Slice’s Pizza is about family
http://www.slicespizza.com/ When you’re a small business owner, often your business life becomes just an extension of your personal life. Slice’s Pizza on Portage Avenue is a perfect illustration of the dedication that smaller business owners have to their business...
What we’ve been up to
Heading into summer, here is a quick recap of what we have been up to! As usual, winter is a time for us to catch up on all the things that were put on the back burner over the super busy summer. This winter was a particularly productive season for us. The West End...
Commuter Challenge coming up
The Green Action Centre (GAC) is sending out the call to Manitobans to join their co-workers in the Commuter Challenge. This national event encourages everyone to try new, sustainable modes of commuting during the week of June 5th to 11th. Walk, run, bike, bus,...
Daniel McIntyre Ward 2016 City’s Budget Consultation
Date: Monday, March 14, 2016 Venue: 999 Sargent Avenue, Cindy Klassen Recreation Complex Time: 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm City Councillor Cindy Gilroy will be talking about the budget with constituents of her ward. Come and learn about the 2016 City Budget and provide your...
Erin and Wall Update
Last summer our Program Support Assistant, Aaron, surveyed businesses in the Erin and Wall corridor to learn about what businesses in that area would like to see happen in our neighbourhood. From these surveys, we have put together a package with resources for our...
2016 grants now available
It's a new year and that means we are taking grant applications once again. Have you got a major project on your to-do list that you keep meaning to get to? We've got the perfect thing to help you get started on it: cash! We offer grants to our members to do...