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Quick Links: Downtown Trends Market Research Report & Pedestrian Counts Downtown Retail Plan Free Workshops & Presentations Free Pressure Washing Setting up a Downtown Patio PowerPoint Presentations Downtown Trends Market Research Report & Pedestrian Counts Downtown Trends, the BIZ’s market research report, features survey results and pedestrian counts for entrepreneurs, realtors and current retailers. The report was circulated to commercial realtors across Canada. Local commercial realtors also enjoyed a tour of local office and retail spaces to inform them about opportunities downtown. The initiative was sponsored by CentreVenture, Destination Winnipeg, Exchange District BIZ and Winnipeg Realtors®. Check out the Market Research. Downtown Retail Plan Downtown stakeholders and a New York City retail consultant are working on a retail retention and recruitment plan to attract prospective retailers to key downtown shopping areas. Free Workshops & Presentations The Downtown BIZ runs workshops throughout the year for the interested public on topics such as safety and an introduction to downtown Winnipeg, as well as for our business members on issues including retail improvement and marketing. Marketing Workshops (free!) The BIZ also supports business members by sponsoring them to workshops with the Manitoba Marketing Network. (LINK TO http://www.manitobamarketingnetwork.ca/adsWorkshop.aspx) The sessions are held from 6pm to 10pm at a downtown hotel and are free for Downtown BIZ members (regular cost is $35). Please call 945-1230 for more information. Business counselling is also available. Customer Service Workshop (free!) Are you looking to improve staff moral, team building, and personal development while taking your customer service to a level of excellence? Then this workshop is for you! The Downtown BIZ offers dynamic and exciting customer service training presentations to all BIZ members for absolutely no charge. Presentations can be customized for one hour or one full day depending on your needs and requirements. Downtown Watch Ambassador, Lisa McIntyre said, “I can’t believe the positive impact this session had on my personal development and approach to customer service, this presentation is a must for everyone!” If your business would like to learn more or participate in a session, please contact BIZ Volunteer Coordinator, Craig Strike at 204.958.4644 or craig@downtownwinnipegbiz.com. Presentations for non-BIZ members are also available for a nominal donation to The Change for the Better program. Safety Presentations (free!) Sort out reality from misperceptions and gain some tools to stay safe. This workshop, presented by a Downtown Watch ambassador supervisor, also informs you about the various initiatives currently in place to make our downtown a safer place. Would you like us to present to your group? Contact Chad Kendel at chad@downtownwinnipegbiz.com or (204) 958-4627. Welcome to Downtown Winnipeg! (free!) This presentation is great for future or new employees to downtown Winnipeg, or those who are simply looking to learn more about the exciting happenings here. Would you like us to present to your group? Contact the Downtown BIZ at info@downtownwinnipegbiz.com or (204) 958-4640. Free Power Washing Every spring the Downtown BIZ Clean Team offers free pressure washes to downtown businesses to help in their spring cleaning efforts. Downtown businesses are invited to contact the BIZ at 958-4640 to book a pressure wash to remove the springtime dust and mud from their storefront buildings. The Clean Team use pressure washers to spray down small businesses’ façades, awnings, windows and doors in minutes. It’s all part of the Downtown BIZ’s efforts to make downtown sparkle through the half million dollar Downtown Clean Team program, which receives support from the City of Winnipeg department of Public Works. Every summer, the 17-person team is out in full force picking up litter, removing graffiti and planting flowers. Setting up a Downtown Patio Patios add life to downtown’s streets and create a feeling of vibrancy and action which rubs off on your restaurant or business. Plus, what better way to enjoy a beautiful summer day than relaxing on a patio with friends or co-workers and a refreshing cold beverage? Interested but don’t know where to begin? We’re here to help. Please call BIZ Project Co-ordinator Stephanie Voyce at 958-4621. Want to try it out? The Downtown BIZ wants to help you set up a patio in front of your restaurant. We’ll even lend you the patio furniture and fencing, and you pay the fees.
PowerPoint Presentations  Introduction and Retail Recruitment / RetentionStefano Grande, Downtown BIZ Executive Director Downtown Winnipeg Retail: What we really are, what we really needMichael Berne, MJB Consulting President Welcome to Downtown Winnipeg Why Locate your Office in Downtown Winnipeg |
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