We are the Brandon Downtown BIZ, an inclusive group of owners and operators of businesses and organizations in the downtown core of Brandon, MB.
At the core of Brandon lies the Brandon Downtown BIZ, dedicated to the transformative development of our downtown area. Here, business owners, service providers, and community members collaborate to amplify their voices, championing safety, beautification, and economic vitality. As the proactive bridge to local authorities, we ensure your concerns and aspirations directly influence change-making decisions.
Our members benefit from exclusive access to security, maintenance programs, and powerful marketing initiatives that not only promote individual businesses but also enrich the community tapestry. By joining us, you become a key player in the narrative of Brandon’s ongoing renaissance. Welcome to the hub of community action, advocacy, and progress.
Be part of an empowered community effort that strategically enhances our downtown lifestyle, paving the way for a thriving local economy and enriched urban living.
At Brandon Downtown BIZ, we elevate local businesses and organizations by orchestrating social events and raising awareness of downtown's lively scene. This is what we do — connecting people, promoting places, and celebrating the pulse of our city.
Born and raised in Vancouver, BC, but calling Manitoba home since 2005, Emmy is keenly dedicated to the revitalization of Downtown Brandon. With 16 years experience in EMS, a background in residential construction, particularly the restoration of character homes, decades of experience in project management, and an education in Human Resources, Emmy’s background gives her a perfect skill set to bring into her role as Executive Director. Working with the Brandon Downtown BIZ since its resurrection in 2023, Emmy has found a passion in advocacy for, and promotion of, the hundreds of businesses and business owners that make up the downtown business community.
In addition to a lifelong love of downtowns, Emmy also brings her belief of collaboration to her role in building cooperative relationships with the other downtown stakeholders, as well as a seemingly endless supply of personal energy, optimism, and genuine interest in learning from the people she meets in her BIZ adventures.
When Emmy is not working on the BIZ, she spends her time with her 4 children, her 3 bonus children, and her partner Daniel, a downtown business owner. Finding time each day for exercise and keeping a tidy home rounds out her life schedule.
Curious about how joining the Brandon Downtown BIZ can benefit you? Connect with us and discover the array of advantages and opportunities awaiting you as a member.
