Council has approved service agreements with three organizations that entertain, beautify and support businesses in the city.
Festivals 麻豆精选鈥檚 has a new three-year deal that sees the group receive $256,000 annually.
The non-profit society, incorporated in 2007, produces arts-based, community-focused, outdoor events and programs in parks and public spaces throughout 麻豆精选.
Festivals 麻豆精选 produces Canada Day celebrations, Pianos in the Park, Parks Alive, 麻豆精选 Buskers Program, Arts on the Avenue and New York New Year鈥檚 Eve.
The Downtown 麻豆精选 Association (DKA) had its funding renewed at $1,148,954 for 2023.
The DKA is responsible for Meet Me On Bernard, Downtown After 5, Small Shop, Block Party, Show N Shine Bernard, the Winter Street Market, and the Downtown On Call Team.
Council also approved funding for the Uptown Rutland Business Association (URBA) for 2023 at $222,547.
URBA supports member businesses, hosts After Hours, the 9 & Dine Golf, and operates the Uptown Mural Project.
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