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POLL OF THE WEEK
What are you most excited about that's happening downtown this winter?
Jets Hockey Games
Santa Claus Parade
Festival of Trees and Lights
All of the above
None of the above
POLL OF THE WEEK

 
 
 
Making Downtown Winnipeg Better…Together

Here are a few ways you can get involved:
  • Join a Downtown BIZ Committee. Choose from Community Safety, Image & Cleanliness, Transportation, Parking & Transit or Marketing & Events
  • Organize a Downtown Tour for your office and learn more about the area. The BIZ will tailor a tour for you and take you around downtown. Call our Downtown Watch ambassadors at 958-4627.
  • Sign up to receive the Downtown BUZZ e-newsletter to stay on top of downtown events and happenings.
  • Volunteer for a downtown event like Doors Open Winnipeg or the Winnipeg Fringe Festival.
  • Take it upon yourself to pick up one piece of litter every day.
  • Become a downtown cheerleader or champion, and every time you hear something negative about downtown, contradict it.
  • Write to your City Councillors, Mayor or a local paper about how to improve downtown.
  • Bring out of town guests to the city centre to check out all the great things.
  • Does the property around your work have a litter or cigarette butt problem? Phone the BIZ to get it under control: 958-4624.
  • Phone the Downtown BIZ to get posters of downtown to put up in your office: 958-4623.
  • Nominate a downtown business to receive a Downtown BIZ Achievement Award
  • Place brochures or downtown maps in your office foyer so people can learn more about Downtown BIZ. Call the BIZ at 958-4623. Brochures like the “Get More” guide are ideal for Winnipeggers or downtowners to help find all the shops, entertainment and dining spots downtown.
  • Call the BIZ to become an official Downtown Contact for your workplace. We’ll send you brochures and posters to distribute to your co-workers.
  • Organize a Clean-up Day for your office or group to go out and pick up litter. The BIZ will help! Call 958-4624.
  • Report graffiti to the City of Winnipeg’s Graffiti Hotline: 986-1234.
  • Plan outings downtown for your co-workers or a group you belong to: choose from an IMAX film, a lunchtime concert, an exhibit at the Winnipeg Art Gallery or the Dalnavert Museum. Take the Downtown Spirit to The Forks or go for a ride on the waterbus.
  • Be creative! Got any great ideas for downtown? Let us know!