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Episode 1: The Risk Takers We are beyond thrilled to present the first in a video series celebrating the Uptown Waterloo BIA’s 50th anniversary! We celebrate The Risk Takers: Emily Peat of The Underdog Dance Corp. and Gosia Jurgiel of Unique Boutique. Opening your own...
The Uptown Waterloo Tessellation Tiles are an original laser-cut tessellated shape that can be assembled in any direction. Inspired by the Waterloo Region’s Belong Together project, each tile will be finished by a different member of our incredible community and,...
Faces & Places of Uptown Waterloo Photo contest Attention photographers of all ages! This is a call for both professional and amateur photographers! We want you to help celebrate the Uptown Waterloo BIA’s 50th Anniversary by submitting your favourite photos to...
Written by Alyssa Di Sabatino; Image by Shaquille De Peazer “I feel like it just makes it so much more personal. I really missed this kind of atmosphere.” Nikolina Kupcevic of Nikolina Art & Design, Market Vendor & Community Member If you ever actually needed...
Get into the Uptown Waterloo Father's Day Gift Guide. From the foodie dad to the pampered dad, these Uptown shops have got you covered! View below or download the interactive PDF version here.
Stuck at home? Bored with nothing to do? Yeah, we know. It’s a full time job in itself to come up with fun and creative ways to keep our energies high. And with everything done from home – work, school, play – it can be tough to log off and truly unwind. That’s why...
"One of the most significant inequities of the pandemic has been the impact on small business owners and their employees who have faced significant restrictions." ~ Minister Bethlenfalvy It is common knowledge that COVID-19 has greatly affected main street businesses...
Our uptowns and downtowns help to showcase a story about our community – who we are, who we were and how history has shaped us. They directly reflect the pride, prosperity and investment of our cities. We can visit our main streets to explore our community’s unique...
By Kristin Sainsbury, Economic Development Officer, City of Waterloo As businesses across Canada settle into the new reality of COVID-19 restrictions, it can seem a bit daunting. From managing cash flow to determining if there is any component that can be conducted...
During this time of global uncertainty, I think many would agree that the local economy, including our small businesses and independents, will be weighed down by the impact of COVID-19, especially as we implement practices like social distancing and self isolation....