ON this episode with Haley Clarke from The Coast. Haley is going to tell us all about Halifax Burger Week 2021, including what we can expect and look forward to this year. Paul MacKinnon, CEO of Downtown Halifax Business Commission, is back with some updates on Nova Scotia’s Proof of Full Vaccination Policy and how it will affect businesses Downtown, and what to expect as we more forward in a more cautious approach to Phase 5 of the provincial’s Re-Opening Plan. And on Biz Buzz, we have a few business updates and milestones to share, we’ll tell you about some upcoming events in Downtown Halifax, and we’ll share some ideas of some fun things to do and see this fall in Downtown Halifax. Producers: Ivy Ho and Allana MacDonald Mills Downtown Halifax Business Commission (DHBC) 104-1546 Barrington Street, Halifax, Nova Scotia, B3J 3X7 (902) 423-6658 Hosts: Allana MacDonald Mills and Ivy Ho Guests: Paul MacKinnon, CEO of Downtown Halifax Business Commission https://downtownhalifax.ca/ Haley Clarke, The Coast https://www.thecoast.ca/ Bizz Buzz: Gabrielle Malone, Marketing and Communications Coordinator Michael Boyd, owner of Podcast Atlantic Recorded & Edited by: Michael Boyd of Podcast Atlantic michaelboyd@podcastatlantic.com Music: “Patching Holes (in a Sinking Ship)” by Bigideas Visit us at: downtownhalifax.ca Follow us on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram: @DowntownHalifax Email us at: ivy@downtownhalifax.ca or allana@downtownhalifax.ca

Downtown Lowdown with Downtown Halifax Business Commission

Episode 58: Haley Clarke - The Coast

Today, Ivy will be talking to Jessica Pettigrew, Downtown Halifax Business Commission’s new Membership Engagement Manager. Jessica is responsible for connecting the members of DHBC with the organization, primarily through personal contact, engaging volunteers, managing the Downtown Halifax Welcome Centre, maintaining DHBC’s Member database, and helping maintain a membership-based culture throughout the organization. On Biz Buzz, we have some business updates and milestones to share, we’ll tell you about some upcoming events in Downtown Halifax including the Prismatic Arts Festival and Burger Week, and we’ll also talk about Off the Eaten Path and the Downtown Halifax Holiday Gift Guide. Producers: Ivy Ho and Allana MacDonald Mills Downtown Halifax Business Commission (DHBC) 104-1546 Barrington Street, Halifax, Nova Scotia, B3J 3X7 (902) 423-6658 Hosts: Allana MacDonald Mills and Ivy Ho Guests: Jessica Pettigrew, Downtown Halifax Business Commission Membership Engagement Manager Bizz Buzz: Gabrielle Malone, Marketing and Communications Coordinator Michael Boyd, owner of Podcast Atlantic Recorded & Edited by: Michael Boyd of Podcast Atlantic michaelboyd@podcastatlantic.com Music: “Patching Holes (in a Sinking Ship)” by Bigideas Visit us at: downtownhalifax.ca Follow us on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram: @DowntownHalifax Email us at: ivy@downtownhalifax.ca or allana@downtownhalifax.ca

Episode 57: to Jessica Pettigrew, Downtown Halifax Business Commission’s new Membership Engagement Manager

Jonathan Goldson, Downtown Halifax Business Commission’s new Placemaking Manager. Jonathan is responsible for the management and execution of DHBC’s placemaking programs, events, and initiatives. He has a passion for creating vibrant and inclusive public spaces with a strong understanding of how such spaces impact the community.  On Biz Buzz, we have business updates and milestones, we’ll tell you about some upcoming events in Downtown Halifax including the Art of City Building Conference, and we will also tell you about the Merchant Validation Program with HotSpot. Producers: Ivy Ho and Allana MacDonald Mills Downtown Halifax Business Commission (DHBC) 104-1546 Barrington Street, Halifax, Nova Scotia, B3J 3X7 (902) 423-6658 Hosts: Allana MacDonald Mills and Ivy Ho Guests: Jonathan Goldson, Downtown Halifax Business Commission’s new Placemaking Manager Michael Boyd, owner of Podcast Atlantic Recorded & Edited by: Michael Boyd of Podcast Atlantic michaelboyd@podcastatlantic.com Music: “Patching Holes (in a Sinking Ship)” by Bigideas Visit us at: downtownhalifax.ca Follow us on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram: @DowntownHalifax Email us at: ivy@downtownhalifax.ca or allana@downtownhalifax.ca

Episode 56: Jonathan Goldson, Downtown Halifax Business Commission’s new Placemaking Manager

After a brief summer hiatus, we are back with an in-person interview with Erin Esiyok-Prime, Director of Marketing and Communications for Events East Group. Erin will be talking to Allana about the re-emergence of events in Downtown Halifax, and how conventions, events, and festivals will play a crucial role in the economic recovery of the Downtown area. She’ll also tell us about some upcoming events to look forward to this fall. On Biz Buzz, we have some business updates and milestones to share, we’ll tell you about our new Placemaking Manager, Jonathan Goldson, we’ll talk things to do this September in Downtown Halifax, and we’ll touch quickly on patio season, parking in Downtown Halifax, and the new Merchant Validation Program with HotSpot for businesses. Producers: Ivy Ho and Allana MacDonald Mills Downtown Halifax Business Commission (DHBC) 104-1546 Barrington Street, Halifax, Nova Scotia, B3J 3X7 (902) 423-6658 Hosts: Allana MacDonald Mills and Ivy Ho Guests: Paul MacKinnon, CEO of Downtown Halifax Business Commission https://downtownhalifax.ca/ Esiyok-Prime, Director of Marketing and Communications for Events East Group https://www.eventseast.com/ Michael Boyd, owner of Podcast Atlantic Recorded & Edited by: Michael Boyd of Podcast Atlantic michaelboyd@podcastatlantic.com Music: “Patching Holes (in a Sinking Ship)” by Bigideas Visit us at: downtownhalifax.ca Follow us on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram: @DowntownHalifax Email us at: ivy@downtownhalifax.ca or allana@downtownhalifax.ca

Erin Esiyok-Prime, Director of Marketing and Communications for Events East Group

In this episode, Allana will be chatting with Wendie L. Wilson. Wendie is a visual artist and the creator and designer of the African Nova Scotian flag that was unveiled earlier this year during African Heritage Month. Wendie is going to tell us about the new flag, and how businesses and individuals can honour and participate in the first official Emancipation Day on August 1st. On Biz Buzz, we have a few business updates to share, and we’ll talk about Patio Season in Downtown Halifax, Pups on Patios and The Patio Lantern Festival. We’ll also tell you a bit more about our new Meet Me Downtown and Parking campaigns; and we’ll finish with an update on Tunes at Noon. Producers: Ivy Ho and Allana MacDonald Mills Downtown Halifax Business Commission (DHBC) 104-1546 Barrington Street, Halifax, Nova Scotia, B3J 3X7 (902) 423-6658 Hosts: Allana MacDonald Mills and Ivy Ho Guests: Paul MacKinnon, CEO of Downtown Halifax Business Commission https://downtownhalifax.ca/ Wendie L. Wilson - Visual Artist and the Creator and Designer of the African Nova Scotian Flag Bizz Buzz: Lauren Andrews, Marketing and Communications Coordinator Michael Boyd, owner of Podcast Atlantic Recorded & Edited by: Michael Boyd of Podcast Atlantic michaelboyd@podcastatlantic.com Music: “Patching Holes (in a Sinking Ship)” by Bigideas Visit us at: downtownhalifax.ca Follow us on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram: @DowntownHalifax Email us at: ivy@downtownhalifax.ca or allana@downtownhalifax.ca

Episode 54: Wendie L. Wilson - Visual Artist and the Creator and Designer of the African Nova Scotian Flag

We begin this episode with Mike Leigh, owner of The Bitter End Martini Bar & Restaurant and The Loose Cannon Scottish Public House. We are going to discuss with him the challenges he has faced as a food and beverage business owner during the pandemic, and how they are moving forward now that we are into the third phase of the provincial Re-Opening Plan. And Paul MacKinnon, CEO of Downtown Halifax Business Commission, is back with some updates on Phase 3 of the provincial Re-Opening Plan, Small Tourism Operators Restart Program, Tourism Accommodations Restart Customer Attraction Program, and extension of the Small Business Real Property Tax Rebate Program. On Biz Buzz, we have a few business updates to share, and we’ll talk about Patio Season in Downtown Halifax, Pups on Patios and The Patio Lantern Festival. We’ll also tell you a bit more about our new Meet Me Downtown and Parking campaigns; and we’ll finish with an update on Tunes at Noon. Producers: Ivy Ho and Allana MacDonald Mills Downtown Halifax Business Commission (DHBC) 104-1546 Barrington Street, Halifax, Nova Scotia, B3J 3X7 (902) 423-6658 Hosts: Allana MacDonald Mills and Ivy Ho Guests: Paul MacKinnon, CEO of Downtown Halifax Business Commission https://downtownhalifax.ca/ Mike Leigh, owner of The Bitter End Martini Bar & Restaurant and The Loose Cannon Scottish Public House Bizz Buzz: Lauren Andrews, Marketing and Communications Coordinator Michael Boyd, owner of Podcast Atlantic Recorded & Edited by: Michael Boyd of Podcast Atlantic michaelboyd@podcastatlantic.com Music: “Patching Holes (in a Sinking Ship)” by Bigideas Visit us at: downtownhalifax.ca Follow us on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram: @DowntownHalifax Email us at: ivy@downtownhalifax.ca or allana@downtownhalifax.ca

Episode 53: Mike Leigh, owner of The Bitter End Martini Bar & Restaurant and The Loose Cannon Scottish Public House

We begin this episode with Tracey Barbrick, Associate Deputy Minister of Departments of Labour & Advanced Education, Community Services. We discuss with her the province’s COVID-19 vaccine roll-out and what more we can do as a community to encourage vaccination. On Biz Buzz, we have a few business updates to share, and we’ll talk about What’s Open in Downtown Halifax, Patio Season, Pups on Patios, and our new ‘Meet Me Downtown’ and Parking campaigns.  Producers: Ivy Ho and Allana MacDonald Mills Downtown Halifax Business Commission (DHBC) 104-1546 Barrington Street, Halifax, Nova Scotia, B3J 3X7 (902) 423-6658 Hosts: Allana MacDonald Mills and Ivy Ho Guests: Paul MacKinnon, CEO of Downtown Halifax Business Commission https://downtownhalifax.ca/ Tracey Barbrick, Associate Deputy Minister of Departments of Labour & Advanced Education, Community Services Bizz Buzz: Lauren Andrews, Marketing and Communications Coordinator Michael Boyd, owner of Podcast Atlantic Recorded & Edited by: Michael Boyd of Podcast Atlantic michaelboyd@podcastatlantic.com Music: “Patching Holes (in a Sinking Ship)” by Bigideas Visit us at: downtownhalifax.ca Follow us on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram: @DowntownHalifax Email us at: ivy@downtownhalifax.ca or allana@downtownhalifax.ca

Episode 52: Tracey Barbrick, Associate Deputy Minister of Departments of Labour & Advanced Education, Community Services. Vaccine Roll-out.

We are back with another special COVID-19 episode. This episode was recorded via video conferencing as we are all working remotely during the third wave of this pandemic. So, we apologize in advance for any issues with the sound quality. In this episode, we are joined by Paul MacKinnon, CEO of Downtown Halifax Business Commission, who will be discussing the recently launched Provincial Re-Opening Plan. Paul will also update us on the provincial advocacy efforts by 12 business improvement districts, including Downtown Halifax Business Commission. On Biz Buzz, we’re going to talk about Patio Season in Downtown Halifax, Pups on Patios, Open City, the Patio Lanterns Festival, and the special giveaway from our 50th Downtown Lowdown episode. We also have lots of art in Downtown Halifax, including a new mural on the waterfront, the Self-Guided Downtown, and Art Argyle Fine Art’s Poster Pole Gallery. Producers: Ivy Ho and Allana MacDonald Mills Downtown Halifax Business Commission (DHBC) 104-1546 Barrington Street, Halifax, Nova Scotia, B3J 3X7 (902) 423-6658 Hosts: Allana MacDonald Mills and Ivy Ho Guests: Paul MacKinnon, CEO of Downtown Halifax Business Commission https://downtownhalifax.ca/ Bizz Buzz: Lauren Andrews, Marketing and Communications Coordinator Michael Boyd, owner of Podcast Atlantic Recorded & Edited by: Michael Boyd of Podcast Atlantic michaelboyd@podcastatlantic.com Music: “Patching Holes (in a Sinking Ship)” by Bigideas Visit us at: downtownhalifax.ca Follow us on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram: @DowntownHalifax Email us at: ivy@downtownhalifax.ca or allana@downtownhalifax.ca

Episode 51: Downtown Halifax Covid 19 Report 12, June 8, 2021

Mike Savage was first elected Mayor of Halifax Regional Municipality in 2012, with a mandate to make Halifax the most livable, entrepreneurial, and inclusive city in Canada. He’s going to talk to us about what it’s been like to run a municipality during the pandemic. He will also be joined by Paul MacKinnon, CEO of Downtown Halifax Business Commission. Paul will update us on provincial advocacy efforts by 12 business improvement districts, including Downtown Halifax Business Commission. On Biz Buzz, we have a few business milestones to share, we’ll talk about what’s open in Downtown Halifax and how you can continue to support our local businesses during this lockdown. We’ll also talk about Asian Heritage Month, Open City 2021, the Patio Lanterns Festival, and our special giveaway for our 50th Downtown Lowdown episode. Producers: Ivy Ho and Allana MacDonald Mills Downtown Halifax Business Commission (DHBC) 104-1546 Barrington Street, Halifax, Nova Scotia, B3J 3X7 (902) 423-6658 Hosts: Allana MacDonald Mills and Ivy Ho Guests: Paul MacKinnon, CEO of Downtown Halifax Business Commission https://downtownhalifax.ca/ HRM Mayor Mike Savage @MikeSavageHFX Bizz Buzz: Lauren Andrews, Marketing and Communications Coordinator Michael Boyd, owner of Podcast Atlantic Recorded & Edited by: Michael Boyd of Podcast Atlantic michaelboyd@podcastatlantic.com Music: “Patching Holes (in a Sinking Ship)” by Bigideas Visit us at: downtownhalifax.ca Follow us on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram: @DowntownHalifax Email us at: ivy@downtownhalifax.ca or allana@downtownhalifax.ca

Episode 50: A very special 50th episode with guest, Mayor Mike Savage

We begin this episode with Joyce Liu, Founder and CEO of Lumi Studios, a media and production company in Downtown Halifax. They specialize in community storytelling, offering mix-media services to local businesses and corporations. And Paul MacKinnon, CEO of Downtown Halifax Business Commission, is back. Paul is going tell us about the new developments with provincial economic relief programs, and the new video campaign that Downtown Halifax Business Commission, in partnership with 11 other business improvement districts across the province. On Biz Buzz, we’ll talk about what’s open in Downtown Halifax and how you can continue to support our local businesses during this lockdown, and we’ll tell you about our new giveaway with The Coast for Asian Heritage Month and a giveaway that we will be doing for our 50th episode. Producers: Ivy Ho and Allana MacDonald Mills Downtown Halifax Business Commission (DHBC) 104-1546 Barrington Street, Halifax, Nova Scotia, B3J 3X7 (902) 423-6658 Hosts: Allana MacDonald Mills and Ivy Ho Guests: Paul MacKinnon, CEO of Downtown Halifax Business Commission https://downtownhalifax.ca/ Joyce Liu, Founder and CEO of Lumi Studios https://www.lumistudios.ca/ Bizz Buzz: Lauren Andrews, Marketing and Communications Coordinator Michael Boyd, owner of Podcast Atlantic Recorded & Edited by: Michael Boyd of Podcast Atlantic michaelboyd@podcastatlantic.com Music: “Patching Holes (in a Sinking Ship)” by Bigideas Visit us at: downtownhalifax.ca Follow us on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram: @DowntownHalifax Email us at: ivy@downtownhalifax.ca or allana@downtownhalifax.ca

Episode 49: Joyce Liu, Founder and CEO of Lumi Studios - Asian Heritage Month plus a Covid Update

On today's episode, Ken Kelly, Project Manager with International Downtown Association, or IDA Canada. Ken is going to tell us about his role with IDA Canada and how he sees downtown and main street areas recovering from the pandemic.  And Paul MacKinnon, CEO of Downtown Halifax Business Commission, is back. Paul is going tell us about the new developments with provincial economic relief programs, and the new communications campaign that Downtown Halifax Business Commission, in partnership with 11 other business improvement districts across the province, has launched in response to how the Government of Nova Scotia’s economic relief programs need to better target small business. And on Biz Buzz, we have a few milestones to tell you about, we’ll remind you of how you can continue to support our local businesses during this lockdown, and we’ll chat quickly about What’s Open in Downtown Halifax and Asian Heritage Month. Producers: Ivy Ho and Allana MacDonald Mills Downtown Halifax Business Commission (DHBC) 104-1546 Barrington Street, Halifax, Nova Scotia, B3J 3X7 (902) 423-6658 Hosts: Allana MacDonald Mills and Ivy Ho Guests: Paul MacKinnon, CEO of Downtown Halifax Business Commission  https://downtownhalifax.ca/ Ken Kelly, Project Manager with International Downtown Association  Bizz Buzz: Lauren Andrews, Marketing and Communications Coordinator Michael Boyd, owner of Podcast Atlantic Recorded & Edited by: Michael Boyd of Podcast Atlantic michaelboyd@podcastatlantic.com Music: “Patching Holes (in a Sinking Ship)” by Bigideas Visit us at: downtownhalifax.ca Follow us on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram: @DowntownHalifax Email us at: ivy@downtownhalifax.ca or allana@downtownhalifax.ca

Episode 48: Ken Kelly, Project Manager with International Downtown Association & a Covid-19 Update

We are back with a special COVID-19 episode. Paul MacKinnon, CEO of Downtown Halifax Business Commission is going tell us about the new developments with provincial and federal economic relief programs as well as a couple of new DHBC grants. We’ll also talk about what’s going on with businesses in Downtown Halifax since the province of Nova Scotia has declared another lockdown and everyone is encouraged to stay home. We’ll finish with a list of what Downtown Halifax businesses are open and what’s open online, and a few gift suggestions for Mother’s Day. Producers: Ivy Ho and Allana MacDonald Mills Downtown Halifax Business Commission (DHBC) 104-1546 Barrington Street, Halifax, Nova Scotia, B3J 3X7 (902) 423-6658 Hosts: Allana MacDonald Mills and Ivy Ho Guests: Paul MacKinnon, CEO of Downtown Halifax Business Commission https://downtownhalifax.ca/ Bizz Buzz: Lauren Andrews, Marketing and Communications Coordinator Michael Boyd, owner of Podcast Atlantic Recorded & Edited by: Michael Boyd of Podcast Atlantic michaelboyd@podcastatlantic.com Music: “Patching Holes (in a Sinking Ship)” by Bigideas Visit us at: downtownhalifax.ca Follow us on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram: @DowntownHalifax Email us at: ivy@downtownhalifax.ca or allana@downtownhalifax.ca

Episode 47: Covid 19 Report for May 4, 2021

Allana will be talking to Gordon Stewart, Executive Director of the Restaurant Association of Nova Scotia. They will be discussing the new restrictions that were just announced and how the restrictions will affect the food and beverage industry, and the new dogs on patio rule that came into effect in late March. On Biz Buzz, we have business updates and milestones, how to best support local with the new restrictions, we’ll tell you about a few virtual events coming up, and more.  We’ll also talk about scheduled summer pedestrian-friendly street closures, waived patio fees, and a COVID-19 report on newly announced Public Health restrictions. Paul MacKinnon, CEO of Downtown Halifax Business Commission gives us updates on summer pedestrian-friendly street closures, waived patio fees, and small-business highlights from the federal budget.  Producers: Ivy Ho and Allana MacDonald Mills Downtown Halifax Business Commission (DHBC) 104-1546 Barrington Street, Halifax, Nova Scotia, B3J 3X7 (902) 423-6658 Hosts: Allana MacDonald Mills and Ivy Ho Guests: Paul MacKinnon, CEO of Downtown Halifax Business Commission · https://downtownhalifax.ca/ Gordon Stewart, Executive Director of the Restaurant Association of Nova Scotia https://www.rans.ca/ Bizz Buzz: Lauryn Andrews, Marketing and Communications Coordinator Michael Boyd, owner of Podcast Atlantic Recorded & Edited by: Michael Boyd of Podcast Atlantic michaelboyd@podcastatlantic.com Music: “Patching Holes (in a Sinking Ship)” by Bigideas Visit us at: downtownhalifax.ca Follow us on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram: @DowntownHalifax Email us at: ivy@downtownhalifax.ca or allana@downtownhalifax.ca

Episode 46: Gordon Stewart, Executive Director RANS - Dogs on Patios and new Covid lockdown

Ivy will be talking to Tareq Hadhad, Founder and CEO of Peace By Chocolate. Tareq will be sharing his story about his journey as a Syrian refugee and successful entrepreneur.  In Biz Buzz, we have business updates and milestones. We’ll also talk about EGGcellent window decorating for Easter and Easter gift ideas, Open City, Soli Productions’ The-Fabric-of-our-DNA, and picking up after your dog. Producers: Ivy Ho and Allana MacDonald Mills Downtown Halifax Business Commission (DHBC) 104-1546 Barrington Street, Halifax, Nova Scotia, B3J 3X7 (902) 423-6658 Hosts: Allana MacDonald Mills and Ivy Ho Guests: Paul MacKinnon, CEO of Downtown Halifax Business Commission · https://downtownhalifax.ca/ Tareq Hadhad, Founder and CEO of Peace By Chocolate https://peacebychocolate.ca/ Bizz Buzz: Lauryn Landry, Marketing and Communications Coordinator Michael Boyd, owner of Podcast Atlantic Recorded & Edited by: Michael Boyd of Podcast Atlantic michaelboyd@podcastatlantic.com Music: “Patching Holes (in a Sinking Ship)” by Bigideas Visit us at: downtownhalifax.ca Follow us on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram: @DowntownHalifax Email us at: ivy@downtownhalifax.ca or allana@downtownhalifax.ca

Episode 45: Tareq Hadhad, Founder and CEO of Peace By Chocolate

Ivy will be talking to Ross Jefferson, President and CEO of Discover Halifax, and Paul MacKinnon, CEO of Downtown Halifax Business Commission. Ross will be telling us all about the Discover Halifax’s recently launched Integrated Tourism Master Plan. On this episode in Biz Buzz, we have business updates and milestones, we’ll talk about March Break and free parking during March Break, Around the World in 80 Plates International Food Festival, extended Dine Around, and Downtown Halifax Live.  Producers: Ivy Ho and Allana MacDonald Mills Downtown Halifax Business Commission (DHBC) 104-1546 Barrington Street, Halifax, Nova Scotia, B3J 3X7 (902) 423-6658 Hosts: Allana MacDonald Mills and Ivy Ho Guests: Paul MacKinnon, CEO of Downtown Halifax Business Commission · https://downtownhalifax.ca/ Ross Jefferson, President and CEO of Discover Halifax https://discoverhalifaxns.com/ Bizz Buzz: Lauryn Landry, Marketing and Communications Coordinator Michael Boyd, owner of Podcast Atlantic Recorded & Edited by: Michael Boyd of Podcast Atlantic michaelboyd@podcastatlantic.com Music: “Patching Holes (in a Sinking Ship)” by Bigideas Visit us at: downtownhalifax.ca Follow us on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram: @DowntownHalifax Email us at: ivy@downtownhalifax.ca or allana@downtownhalifax.ca

Episode 44: Discover Halifax Ross Jefferson

Downtown LowDown, produced by the Downtown Halifax Business Commission, will keep listeners up-to-date with what is happening in Downtown Halifax. Each episode includes a feature interview with individuals from the Downtown area as well as a look at new businesses, upcoming events and so much more.

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