Vanier BIA’s Ignite Beechwood project received My Main Street support to draw visitors and increase local vibrancy in Vanier and Beechwood Village.
Dec 3, 2024 – OTTAWA, ON – The Vanier BIA is pleased to announce that our Ignite Beechwood Project was selected for the My Main Street Community Activator stream and has received support to enhance programming and infrastructure at St Charles Square.
Ignite Beechwood will support programming and lighting projects at the historic St Charles Market, supporting the expansion of the musical summer series called Akoustik, programming and Support to BeechFest. In addition, it will help the BIA develop and invest in a holiday lighting scheme for St Charles Market and create a holiday version of the popular Akoustik series.
“We’re thrilled that My Main Street selected the Vanier BIA again to help us contribute to the vibrancy on Beechwood Avenue”, says Vanier BIA Executive Director Nathalie Carrier. “These funds will help us continue to grow our Akoustik series and create holiday events too!”
These funds will ensure that the BIA can continue to offer diverse and inclusive program and invest in infrastructure to allow these types of events to thrive for years to come.
For more information about these events, please visit VanierBIA,com.
My Main Street is built on the principle of supporting community economic development and creating vibrant and diverse neighbourhoods which will enhance the overall quality of life for residents while also promoting sustainable and inclusive community development. My Main Street is delivered by the Canadian Urban Institute (CUI), and supported by a Government of Canada investment through the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev Ontario) to foster the stabilization and revitalization of main streets across southern Ontario. Learn more about the My Main Street program at mymainstreet.ca.
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Media Contacts
Nathalie Carrier
Executive Director
ZAC Vanier BIA
[email protected]
Samantha Staresincic
Communications Manager
My Main Street
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Background:
About My Main Street: The My Main Street program has returned with an additional Government of Canada investment, building on an initial investment in 2021, through the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev Ontario) to spur local economic recovery. To date, the initial investment has supported nearly 4,500 businesses and organizations, nearly 7,500 jobs and leveraged nearly $19 million in additional investment. The funding aims to revitalize neighbourhood main streets with a healthy retail mix while generating inclusive economic opportunities. The program now features two streams – the Business Sustainability Program stream and the Community Activator stream. My Main Street is delivered by the Canadian Urban Institute (CUI).
About Canadian Urban Institute (CUI): The Canadian Urban Institute is a leading organization dedicated to advancing urban solutions. CUI collaborates with city builders, researchers, and community leaders to create thriving, equitable, and sustainable urban spaces across Canada.