Business Improvement Zones

The City works with 5,000 businesses in 16 Business Improvement Zones. These zones attract businesses of all kinds, creating unique destinations around Winnipeg.

Directory, bylaws & map

Annual General Meeting guidance

The following materials are helpful when planning your AGM:

AGM preparation & check list

City of Winnipeg Business Improvement Procedures By-law 8111/2002

Budget template

This document helps Business Improvement Zones submit annual budget requests to the City Clerk’s Department after being approved at an Annual General Meeting.

Business Improvement Zone budget

Board nomination form

This document includes requirements from the Business Improvement Zone Procedures By-law 8111/2002 regarding how to apply for a position on a BIZ board.

Board nomination form template

Insurance forms

The City of Winnipeg’s core insurance program is extended to Business Improvement Zones, providing property, equipment breakdown, and liability insurance. This arrangement is subject to full disclosure and reporting of any incidents to City insurance and the City’s Legal Services Department. To be eligible for insurance coverage, each BIZ must provide its operations, programming and inventory to the City every year.

Insurance claim form
The BIZ must notify the City of Winnipeg Claims Branch within 24 hours of an incident and submit a claim form within seven days of an incident.
Incident reporting form
Business Improvement Zones must submit the incident reporting form if a BIZ employee causes damage or injury to others.
Waiver of liability
This form is required if a Business Improvement Zone uses volunteers to help with an event, program or project, or for a vendor or small contractor providing service (if they do not have a certificate of insurance).

Other resources

Temporary Patios

Application Steps for a Sidewalk and On-Street Patio

Mayor's Business Improvement Zone Awards

The Mayor's Business Improvement Zone (BIZ) Awards recognize those who have made significant contributions to promote economic development in their local Business Improvement Zone and make Winnipeg's neighbourhoods and our city a better place to live, work and do business.

Awards are presented for significant contributions in one or more of the following categories: community program delivery, "place making" (beautification and streetscape enhancements), special events, marketing, promotion, and safety initiatives.

The call for 2023 nominations is now open. Submit nominations by following three easy steps:

Review the Nomination Procedures
Complete the Nomination Form
Submit the completed form to the Executive Director of your Business Improvement Zone by September 15, 2023. Refer to the BIZ Directory for contact information.

Awards are presented for significant contributions in one or more of the following categories:

community program delivery
place making (beautification and streetscape enhancements)
special events
marketing
promotion
safety initiatives

Contact

Martin Pasieczka, BIZ Liaison

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